The Horror Film Character's Survival Guide

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1. If you're searching for something that caused a noise and find
out that it's just the cat, leave the room immediately if you
value your life.

2. When you have the benefit of numbers, never pair off or go it
alone.

3. Do not search the cellar, especially if the electricity has
just gone out.

4. As a general rule, don't solve puzzles that open portals to
hell.

5. Never stand on, in, above, below, beside or anywhere near a
grave, crypt, tomb, mausoleum or any other house of the dead.

6. If appliances start operating by themselves, move out.

7. Stay away from certain geographical locations, some of which
are listed here - Amityville, Elm Street, Transylvania, the
Bermuda Triangle.

8. Beware of strangers bearing tools such as chainsaws or hedge
trimmers.

9. If your car runs out of petrol at night, do not go to the
nearby deserted-looking house to phone for help.

10. When you have killed the monster, NEVER check to see if it's
really dead.





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