Nope

Every middle-schooler who’s rented Cabin in the Woods from Redbox has asked themselves why characters in horror movies insist on splitting up or going back into that creepy room. Nope has 2 responses to this. Firstly, any and all risks are taken in the name of profit and the perception of something to gain. And the second response is in the title, Nope, refusing to act at all. Both of these are in relation to the worth of their actions, and if they alone have enough control over the situation to make it worth it. From family horse wranglers, a fading child actor, or even a TMZ reporter, this is where every character finds his way into the story, seeking every opportunity they can until realizing the dire reality of the situation. Of course, this is a meaningless projection of opportunistic capital by the characters not shared by this creature in the slightest. Our need for control is instead met with unfathomable chaos. Still, this rarely deters the characters, and often they fail to distinguish this being from an investment and a threat, forcing some to relive their worst nightmares and others to make it out with their head on barely.