A scary clown, a creepy giant baby and a seven-foot escaped convict – it must be giffgaff’s latest Halloween story, of course!
Following 2013’s bloody (and we mean bloody) ‘Different Takes Guts’ video, this year the mobile network has brought together a bunch of the most popular horror clichés for their “When you’re scared, you’re not the boss’ campaign.
Directed by French music video makers Megaforce – who’ve worked with the likes of Dizzee Rascal, Metronomy and Yeah Yeah Yeahs – the 60-second short was filmed in the actual haunted Trent Country Park in Enfield. The location is said to be haunted by the ghost of Geoffrey De Mandeville, Earl of Sussex and Hertfordshire and Constable of the Tower of London since the 12th Century!
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Nine ways to be the boss at the movies this Halloween
Taking your date to see a scary movie may seem like a cliché, but under the guise of Halloween this first date classic becomes acceptable, even maverick (in an ironic sense, of course) – and is an opportune way to show off your protective side (even if you’re the one quaking in your boots).
Read on for James’ top tips on how to impress during a horror film date:
1) Do your homework. Research the scariest films and tell your partner that you’ll see it together. Text a few times about the film, saying you’ve heard how petrifying it is. Build up the anticipation well in advance – so they’ll arrive at the cinema more scared than you.
2) Perfect your ‘Poker Face.’ Even if you are terrified, you want to give the impression that you aren’t remotely bothered. You want to display cool, calm body language. That means no folding your arms, biting your nails or slouching.
3) If you want them to be as scared as possible, sit at the very front. That way you’ll have nobody in front of you as a distraction to take you out of the experience
4) Popcorn can be a great distraction if you are feeling nervous – just focus on the food rather than the film.
5) Hold hands as the tension builds – but don’t do it suddenly or you’ll make them jump. Instead, do it reassuringly as the music signals something is coming.
6) Accept your fear. The best way to stay in control of it is to enjoy the feeling.
7) Breathe. Anxiety can make you sweat, which is never a sexy look. Take a slow but subtle deep breath in through your nose for about five seconds. Hold it for about six seconds then breathe out slowing for another seven seconds. Repeat ten times and you’ll feel much calmer.
8) You’ve technically just survived a zombie apocalypse or an overnight stay at a haunted house – so talk about the movie experience together afterwards. It’s these shared experiences which help with bonding, especially the ones that are out of your comfort zone.
9) Calm down quickly by remembering this is just a film and the terrifying faces are the result of actors sat for hours in a sweaty makeup chair. The chopping/changing camera angles and fake special effects can be a constant reminder of this as well.
As the UK’s leading Dating Expert and Dating Coach, James Preece is a consultant for many dating sites and is involved in a wide variety of different areas, such as personal dating coaching, Online Dating, speed dating and matchmaking.