Dreams are put forth as reality -- then the person awakes with a start: The SNL parody also touched upon this one. I'm on guard against this so much that I have to wait until the credits roll before I believe that the entire movie wasn't just a dream.
Horror Clichés: Dreams
By Mark H. Harris, About.com Guide
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