Factual error: Hollywood tends to greatly exaggerate people who are killed as dying immediately, when the reality is that most people tend to bleed out or "shut down" gradually. Even seemingly lethal methods, such as a bullet to the head, are not a guaranteed instant kill; a non-example is in Reservoir Dogs, where it takes a bit of time for a character to die after being shot in the head. This is often most used for story and plot demands, though it can also be easier for filming as well.
Common movie and TV mistakes since 2 Jan '25, 00:05
This is a list of mistakes, things done wrong, etc. that happen so frequently onscreen we barely notice any more. 'Movie logic', stupid behaviours, and everything related.
Character mistake: In a lot of crime dramas, the main protagonist will often touch evidence with their bare hands. For example, in many episodes of Columbo, Columbo will often pick up a murder weapon and get his fingerprints on it. When any protagonist does this, they've contaminated evidence.
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