A distracted film/TV character steps off the curb and is suddenly killed by a speeding automobile. It’s a done-to-death plot device used by desperate writers to increase ratings.
Watch a short compilation of such scenes, put together by the funny people at CollegeHumor.
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Huh, didn't realize Lost had killed the guy from Heroes. Guess I was distracted.
hold on, the best one is missing. Isn't there a movie with Johnny Depp as death and there's a similar scene? Except the body is being hit by two cars. Should have been the ultimate.
That would be Brad Pitt in 'Meet Joe Black', and not Johnny Depp. And yes, they should have included that death in the list.
that's the one
The doubble Whammy!
That would be Brad Pitt in 'Meet Joe Black', and not Johnny Depp. And yes, they should have included that death in the list.
that's the one
The doubble Whammy!