Deliberate mistake: In crime films, when the protagonist is being stalked by the villain and manages to alert law enforcement, it will always be only one cop showing up. This isn't how actual crime procedure works, as cops are required to work with a partner or backup in potentially risky situations, and the lone cop will always let their guard down or not observe their surroundings carefully enough. This gives the villain a chance to kill them and crush not only the hero's hopes, but the audience's as well.
Common movie and TV mistakes since 22 Mar '25, 12:16
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