13 Dumb Movie Deaths That Could’ve Been Avoided

Movies often show us heroes who die in amazing ways. Their deaths are brave and meaningful. They sacrifice themselves for a greater good. These moments are powerful and memorable. We remember these characters for their courage.

But sometimes, a character’s death in a movie is just plain dumb. It’s not heroic or noble. It’s frustrating to watch. These are deaths that could have been easily avoided. A simple different choice would have saved them. This list looks at 13 such deaths in movies.

Dr. Evil in ‘Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery’ (1997)

Dr. Evil had a simple chance to kill Austin Powers. He could have just shot him. He had a gun and Austin was right there. This would have ended his problems with the spy.

Instead, he chose a very complicated plan. He decided to put Austin in a chamber that would slowly dip him into a pool of sea bass. This gave Austin plenty of time to escape. Dr. Evil’s love for dramatic plans was his own downfall.

The T-1000 in ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ (1991)

The T-1000 was a powerful and smart villain. It could change its shape and was almost unstoppable. Throughout the movie, it was a terrifying enemy. It seemed like nothing could beat it.

But at the end, it made a silly mistake. Instead of just killing Sarah Connor, it chose to taunt her. It poked her in the eye with its finger. This gave her the chance she needed to fight back. The delay allowed the heroes to push it into molten steel.

The “Little Pig” Man in ‘Saw’ (2004)

In the ‘Saw’ series, characters are put in deadly traps. They have to make hard choices to live. The “Little Pig” man’s test was to get through a hallway full of razors.

He was told to crawl on the floor to be safe. But he panicked and tried to rush through the sharp wires. This led to his quick and painful death. If he had stayed calm and followed the instructions, he could have survived.

Russell Franklin in ‘Deep Blue Sea’ (1999)

Samuel L. Jackson’s character, Russell Franklin, gives a big speech. He talks about how the group needs to stick together to survive. He wants everyone to unite against the smart sharks.

Right in the middle of his speech, a shark jumps out of the water and eats him. He was standing too close to the edge of the pool. It was a shocking moment, but it could have been avoided. He should have been more aware of his surroundings.

Dr. Kaneda in ‘Sunshine’ (2007)

Dr. Kaneda was the captain of the spaceship Icarus II. The ship’s mission was to restart the dying sun. A key part of the ship, the shield, was damaged.

Kaneda went outside to fix it. He knew it was a dangerous job. He managed to make the repairs. But he took too long and was killed by the sun’s heat. His death could have been prevented if the crew had found a better solution.

Zerbe in ‘The Omega Man’ (1971)

Charlton Heston’s character Neville is captured by a cult of mutants. The cult leader, Matthias, wants to execute him. He orders his followers to do it.

One of the followers, Zerbe, is clumsy. He accidentally falls and gets tangled in a rope. This causes a series of events that sets Neville free. Zerbe’s own mistake led to his death and the hero’s escape.

The Coma-Doof Warrior in ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ (2015)

The Coma-Doof Warrior was a memorable character. He played a flame-throwing guitar on a massive truck. He provided the soundtrack for Immortan Joe’s army. His music motivated the warriors.

During a big chase, he keeps playing his guitar. He is so focused on his music that he doesn’t see the danger. He gets knocked off his vehicle and dies. If he had paid attention, he might have survived the fight.

The “Get a Gripper” Guy in ‘RoboCop’ (1987)

In a tense scene, a criminal holds a city official hostage. The police and RoboCop are trying to save him. The criminal is very unstable.

The official, instead of staying calm, insults the criminal. He tells him he can’t shoot because he doesn’t have a “gripper.” The criminal gets angry and shoots him in the leg, and he bleeds out. A little bit of quiet patience could have saved his life.

Donald Gennaro in ‘Jurassic Park’ (1993)

Donald Gennaro was the lawyer who came to inspect Jurassic Park. When the T-Rex escapes its enclosure, he panics. He runs away from the group and hides.

He chooses to hide in a bathroom stall. This was a terrible hiding spot. The T-Rex easily knocks down the stall and eats him. If he had stayed with the others, he might have had a better chance.

The Sheriff in ‘The Lawnmower Man’ (1992)

Jobe Smith gains powerful mental abilities. The sheriff is afraid of him. He goes to Jobe’s house to confront him.

He enters a virtual reality simulation created by Jobe. In the simulation, he is killed. His mind is destroyed. He should not have gone alone to face someone with such powers.

The Girl on the Tracks in ‘A Quiet Place’ (2018)

In a world with creatures that hunt by sound, silence is survival. A family tries to live without making any noise. They have strict rules to stay safe.

The youngest child is given a toy rocket. The parents take the batteries out to be safe. But the child secretly takes them back. When the toy makes a noise, a creature immediately attacks and kills the child. This death shows how dangerous any sound can be.

The Cops in the Elevator in ‘Dawn of the Dead’ (1978)

During a zombie outbreak, a group of SWAT officers clears an apartment building. They are trained to handle dangerous situations. They know the building is full of zombies.

Two of the officers decide to take an elevator. This is a very bad idea in a power outage. They get stuck, and the zombies easily attack them. Taking the stairs would have been a much safer choice.

The Mayor of Amity in ‘Jaws’ (1975)

The mayor of the town of Amity is warned about a dangerous shark. Police Chief Brody wants to close the beaches. He knows people will be in danger.

The mayor refuses to close the beaches. He is worried about losing tourist money. This decision leads to more shark attacks and deaths. The mayor’s greed and refusal to listen to experts caused a lot of harm.

Now it’s your turn to tell us about any other foolish movie deaths you can think of in the comments below.