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We’ve all seen them: the hacker typing furiously while yelling “I’m in,” the hero walking away from an explosion without flinching, or the villain who just has to explain their entire evil plan.

These movie moments are iconic… but they’re also completely overdone.

In this poll, we’re putting the cheesiest and most eye-roll-worthy movie tropes to the test. Vote for the ones that drive you the craziest and see if the world agrees with your picks.

Whether you’re a casual viewer or a full-on film nerd, this is your chance to purge the clichés once and for all. Lights, camera… cringe!

#1

Splitting Up In A Haunted House

Dark eerie mansion at night with fog and bare trees, perfect for a worst movie tropes quiz setting in horror films.

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sbj
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4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There wouldn't be much of a plot or any suspense if they all stayed together

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    #2

    The "Bad Boy" With A Haunted Past, Who Rides A Motorbike, And Is Always In A Leather Jacket

    Man wearing sunglasses riding a motorcycle at night on an empty urban street for worst movie tropes quiz.

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    martymcmatrix
    Community Member
    4 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If this picture shows the »Terminator«, a haunted past is rather ironic, because actually he's hunting in the past...🤷🏽

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    #3

    The Hero Walks Away In Slo-Mo From An Explosion Without Looking Back

    Group of men walking confidently away from a large fire explosion, illustrating a classic worst movie tropes scene.

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    Luke Branwen
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's also unrealistic - given the nature of massive explosions, it'd launch the hero into stratosphere and burn him to a crisp.

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    #4

    The Main Lead's Wife Or Girlfriend Being A Total Sweetheart Only To Die Soon After

    Man with a scarred face in the foreground and a woman sitting in the background highlighting common worst movie tropes quiz scenes.

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    Luke Branwen
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's subvert "fridging" by making the wife/GF alive. Imagine the brooding, badass hero having conversation like: "I'm doing all of this for only one reason... my wife." "You lost a wife? I'm so sorry." "Nope, she's at home waiting for me, I just love her very much, y'know"

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    #5

    The Hacker Always "Hacks" Into Everything In 5 Seconds And Says, "I'm In"

    Screen showing criminal information and court judgment text, referencing character Lauren Murphy in Worst Movie Tropes Quiz.

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    Rose the Cook
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Movies are too short to spend time while they try for ages.

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    #6

    Fake Dating That Turns Real Or Turns Enemies Into Lovers

    Couple embracing awkwardly at a party while others look on, illustrating a worst movie tropes quiz scene.

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    JenC
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Enemies to lovers is always annoying- no basis for a long term relationship. If he drove you nuts before, he's going to continue to annoy you.

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    #7

    Running Through The Airport Or Rain For Love Because Of A “Misunderstanding”

    Airport terminal showing departure and arrival signs with travelers waiting, illustrating worst movie tropes quiz theme.

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    SchadenFreudian Psychology
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You couldn’t do it in most modern airports. It takes forever to get through security….and you have to have a boarding pass to get through security.

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    #8

    The Female Lead Drops Everything On The Ground, Then Makes Intense Eye Contact With Her Main Love Interest When He Helps Her Pick Everything Up

    Young woman in a cozy sweater handing an item to a man in a suit during a friendly gathering, worst movie tropes quiz theme.

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    Serial pacifist
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many soap operas evolve around staring contests between two characters with dramatic back tune (and “remembering” events from past (episodes), when you have to fill in a newer episode).

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    #9

    Phone Battery Dies At The Worst Time

    Person holding a smartphone showing a low battery icon, illustrating frustration with common worst movie tropes quiz scenarios.

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    Λjvo
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Batteries DO have the unfortunate habit of dying in worst possible moment though.

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    #10

    “It’s Probably Just The Wind”

    Dark, foggy forest with bare tree branches creating an eerie atmosphere for a worst movie tropes quiz background.

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    LillieMean
    Community Member
    4 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The sounds of footsteps in the attic? You have a vivid imagination, this is an old house, the pipes are just old and pathetic. The figure behind the window? Nonsense, the moon is just creating shadows from the tree branches. The missing knife from the rack? Oh, honey, it must be in the dishwasher.

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    #11

    The Nerd Gets Hot And Is Suddenly Popular

    Two young women sitting in a car wearing school uniforms, illustrating a scene for the worst movie tropes quiz.

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    LillieMean
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At the point when the character's glow-up involves removing glasses, I take mine off too because I've seen enough.

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    #12

    The Villain Is Related To The Hero

    Two men in detailed futuristic costumes having a serious conversation in a sci-fi setting for worst movie tropes quiz.

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    Serial pacifist
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the eternal: “You and me, we are alike/the same”, said by usually a homicidal, child-eating sadistic maniac to a flower loving hero and a father of five.

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    #13

    Hearing A Mysterious Sound While Home Alone

    Dark narrow hallway with dim lighting, creating a suspenseful atmosphere often seen in worst movie tropes scenes.

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    B
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mostly the strange noises I hear are my stomach telling me it's snack-o-clock.

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    #14

    The Dressing Room Montage With Upbeat Pop Music

    Clothes hanging on hangers in a closet with colorful dresses and empty hangers, illustrating worst movie tropes quiz concept.

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    Luke Branwen
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially the "makeover montage" where they take a cute, quirky girl and turn her into boring, conventionally attractive diva (looking at you Princess Diaries).

    #15

    One Human Hero Defeats 20 Guys Solo

    Three men in dark clothing engage in a fight inside a mirrored room, illustrating common worst movie tropes.

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    B
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    19 of the 20 wait patiently (okay, maybe scowling and trying really hard to look mean) while the first guy gets beaten up. Because, y'know, that's realistic in a fight.

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    #16

    The Car Explodes After A Small Crash

    Volcanic eruption with bright orange lava and thick smoke, illustrating intense scenes for worst movie tropes quiz.

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    Janissary35680
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    Premium
    4 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a great joke scene in one episode of South Park when a car goes off a cliff, lands, and then sits there just long enough for you to think "Why didn't it explode?" before it explodes. 💥

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    #17

    Someone Survives A Skyscraper Fall By Holding On To The Edge Of The Ledge Without Losing Grip

    Scene from an action movie showing a man climbing a tall structure against a city night backdrop, illustrating worst movie tropes.

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    Serial pacifist
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How about one falling and the other grabbing the first person’s hand while holding on with one hand on to some ledge.

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    #18

    The Damsel Who Can’t Stop Screaming

    A woman in a dimly lit room holding a phone, evoking suspense typical of worst movie tropes quiz scenes.

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    Orysha
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm very happy when that one gets ki.lled.

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    #19

    The “Not Like Other Girls” Girl

    Close-up of a young woman with red hair looking concerned, illustrating common worst movie tropes in film scenes.

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    Danni
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair they toned down the manic pixie girl roles dramatically in Hollywood. Not totally gone but at least not every lead in any romantic role.

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    #20

    The Villain Wasn’t Really Dead After All

    Character in dark armor and hood crouching against a wall, representing worst movie tropes quiz theme.

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    #21

    The Football Jock Is Secretly A Reader

    Young man with curly hair smiling and winking at a woman in a close-up scene from a worst movie tropes quiz.

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    Luke Branwen
    Community Member
    4 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can assure you that if you want a guy who's a genuine bookworm / nerd, he's not gonna look like Chris Hemsworth. Those "BookTok" girlies who post pictures of hot, ripped, shirtless men in glasses holding a book like "I love men who read so much 😍" are in for a big disappointment 😅

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    #22

    The City Gets Destroyed During A Superhero Battle… And There Are No Consequences

    Man in a red cape falling from a skyscraper, illustrating a dramatic scene typical of worst movie tropes quiz topics.

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    Λjvo
    Community Member
    4 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, should we watch the construction work afterwards too? Edit: Maybe it would make a good sequel... Spiderman: The Reconstruction - 2 hours of construction workers complaining about the stupid superheroes.

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    #23

    Happily Ever After

    A woman in a blue ball gown on a swing with a man in white kneeling nearby, illustrating worst movie tropes.

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    #24

    Mean Girls In Matching Outfits

    Three young adults in holiday costumes, with two wearing Santa hats, in a scene illustrating worst movie tropes quiz.

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