10 Dumb Decisions Made By Extremely Smart Horror Movie Characters
3. Leave The Phone On Silent - World War Z
In World War Z, the United Nations order one of their retired investigators, Gerry Lane, to lead an operation to stop the zombie pandemic. Although Gerry hasn't worked for the UN in years, they know he's the best man for the job.
He's a pilot, a sharpshooter, a medical expert, and a tactical genius. During the outbreak, he kills the undead with guns and basic weapons, builds ad hoc armour, performs surgery, prevents the virus spreading by hacking off the infected limbs of people, and successfully creates an antidote to combat the zombies. So, not only is he intellectual gifted, he is infinitely resourceful and reliable.
But sometimes, he's kind of an idiot. While he and a group of soldiers investigate an army base, Gerry's wife rings him. But because Gerry didn't switch his phone off, the blaring ringtone alerts the zombies, causing them to attack.
Look, if the average person can remember to set their phone to silent while in church or in the cinema, a super-genius probably wouldn't forget while surrounded by flesh-eating creatures that are triggered by the slightest sound.