It’s a staple of horror films that an annoying character will be among the first to die in some grotesque way.
Humorless Aliens
Alien plans for subjugating or exterminating the human race are called off when it becomes apparent to one sensitive alien, who has spent time on Earth, that the human capacities such as love, humor, creativity, and spontaneity are worth saving.
Artificial Intelligence
Complex computer systems become self aware and a crisis ensues between man and technology.
No Groceries
What apocalyptic drama would be complete without a trip to a chaotic, depleted supermarket filled with looters and mayhem?
Fearsome Tiny Animals
There are many comic bits involving small animals that leap onto the face of an unsuspecting character, holding on viciously while the actor flails his arms and turns around helplessly.
Men in Dresses
Men disguised as women appear in many comedies. Cross dressing has been common in comedy for centuries. Since Shakespearean actors were all male, there were many opportunities to explore this humor.
Cars and Cliffs
If a car reaches a cliff, you can be sure it will either fly off the edge and explode dramatically or it will teeter precariously on the edge for a while.
General Idiocy
When faced with unprecedented crises, military leaders will always advocate the wrong solution whereas the hero – who is a relative nobody with a checkered past – has a better solution that saves the day.
Arm Wounds? No Problem
Soldiers who are shot in the arm and shoulder are able to use the arm to continue fighting. This is especially true of a heroes, who are only temporarily bothered by what should be life-threatening wounds.
Pets Survive
Against all odds the family dog or cat will generally survive a disaster that has taken the lives of almost everyone else in the region.