- The last survivor in slasher films is a girl
- Girls hate boys from misunderstandings/miscommunications but ends up forgiving him after he shows how much he cares for her
- The protagonist has low confidence in him/herself
- The antagonist is mad at the world for an accident he/she has been
- A gun is being pointed at someone without the holder shooting with it
- A lot of scenes fade constantly in movie trailers
- Slow motion scene during a kill
- Parents and adults will not believe their kids about something bad
- Abusive parents/step parents
- Annoying supporting character
- Two or more guys and a girl