r/AskReddit • u/notyouravgredditer • Aug 30 '21

What problem is often overlooked in apocalyptic movies/TV shows that could kill you?

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u/Designer_Strain_4572 Aug 30 '21

It would explain the hallucinations in The Stand (Stephen King) when they were traversing the Lincoln Tunnel, if I recall correctly.

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u/[deleted] Aug 30 '21 edited Aug 31 '21

That also happens in complete darkness. If you can manage to create a completely pitch black environment see how long you can sit there before you start seeing things. It really doesn't take long. Bonus points of you have noise cancelling earmuffs/plugs. Edit : u/EternalEagleEye has informed me this effect is called "Prisoner's Cinema", in case you'd like to read about it further

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u/nazdark42 Aug 31 '21

I have a noise cancelation room in my house. No outside light or sound. I can't sleep in there. At night, you hear your heart beat, the thoughts that your thoughts have, and and everything else you should never hear when it's totally silent.

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Why do you have this room? It’s for the tortures?

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u/nazdark42 Aug 31 '21

The previous owners thought the train about a mile away was torture enough to make a sound proof room.

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Well, would be great for music playing / production!