Man ‘Traumatizes’ Roommate’s Girlfriend with Horror Movie Prank

Meet our protagonist (21M), who lives with his two friends, James (23) and Emma (24). When James’ girlfriend, Sarah (23), moves in after losing her job and flat due to the pandemic, things take a turn for the worse. Initially, Sarah is chill, but soon starts to dictate everything in the house, from movie choices to hot water usage. Our protagonist and Emma are big horror fans, which Sarah despises. The tension escalates when Sarah throws away a cherished horror poster, and our protagonist decides to get a little petty revenge.

The New Roommate Arrives

Sarah’s Dictatorship Begins

The House Rules Change

Tensions Escalate

The Horror Poster Incident

Standing Their Ground

The Petty Revenge Plan

The Horror Movie Prank

The Prank Unfolds

The Aftermath ️

Sarah’s Exaggerations

The Edit: Clarifications

Talking to Sarah and James ️

Sarah’s Accusations

The Current Situation ️

Petty Revenge or Justified Payback?

Our protagonist, tired of Sarah’s controlling behavior, decides to pull a horror movie prank on her. He waits for a quiet moment during the movie Hereditary and does a tongue click, causing Sarah to freak out. While he admits it was childish, he was stressed and fed up with her actions. Sarah has since exaggerated the story, claiming she was traumatized and even had a panic attack. The housemates have tried talking to Sarah and James about the situation, but it remains tense. They’re now looking for affordable places to move out, hoping to resolve the issue. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this spooky situation… ️‍♀️

Roommate’s girlfriend has phobia, but Sarah is the real AH

Poster prank leads to emotional outburst and relatable camaraderie

Roommate’s girlfriend crosses the line, NTA stands up for himself

NTA, but roommates need to address Sarah’s behavior and boundaries

NTA OP’s roommate’s girlfriend threw OP’s possessions and invaded personal space

Roommate’s girlfriend complains about horror movies but watches them anyway

Roommate’s girlfriend traumatized by prank. NTA for revenge, but theft is unacceptable.

Roommate’s girlfriend not so delightful? NTA agrees.

Roommate’s girlfriend gets a taste of her own medicine. NTA

Roommate’s girlfriend throws out property, NTA suggests moving out.

Setting boundaries with shameless roommate’s girlfriend. NTA but a jerk

NTA comment suggests drastic action against ‘horror movie’ victim

Uninvited girlfriend overstaying lease? EIAH but good advice.

Horror movie prank victim complains, commenters say grow up.

Horror movie prank signed by Jeffrey Combs, NTA wins.

Household power struggle leads to ESH judgement ‍♂️

When rent is due but the roommate’s girlfriend won’t leave ‍♂️

NTA. Roommate’s girlfriend is taking advantage of hospitality

Demanding compensation for trashed property and trauma. NTA

Roommate’s girlfriend throws away poster, acts entitled, NTA response.

Roommate’s girlfriend takes advantage of hospitality, NTA sets boundaries

Commenter defends horror movie prank as girlfriend overreacts

NTA. Stand your ground

Commenter finds horror movie prank hilarious

Stand up for yourself and set boundaries in your own home

NTA comment defends roommate and calls out girlfriend’s behavior.

NTA and blunt reply sparks controversy

Commenter sympathizes with OP, condemns girlfriend’s behavior.

Roommate’s girlfriend overreacted, NTA. Warn her or evict her.

Setting boundaries with a freeloader roommate

NTA. Suggestions to fine her and get locks. Petty but effective.

NTA. Roommate’s girlfriend is manipulative and controlling. Leave or escalate.

Roommate should pay for property damage and trauma caused. NTA

Roommate’s girlfriend is awful, NTA for kicking her out

Prank justified, but throwing away her things is too far

Stand up for yourself and set boundaries with your roommate’s girlfriend

Roommate’s girlfriend is overstepping boundaries, NTA for horror prank.

Stand up for yourself and kick her out. NTA

Roommate’s girlfriend throws away belongings, NTA for prank.

Roommate’s girlfriend called a freeloading control freak. NTA strikes again

Become a master of jump scares to solve roommate problems

Harsh response to roommate’s girlfriend, YTA sentiment.

Roommate’s girlfriend enters rooms without permission, commenter says NTA

Girlfriend problem solved? NTA suggests break-up.

NTA commenter advises moving out due to disrespectful roommate’s girlfriend

Lying about panic attack, NTA. That’s a**hole move.

Uninvited guest throws away belongings, NTA for horror prank

Roommate’s girlfriend causing trouble, NTA for asking her to leave

Signed poster revenge! Landlord to the rescue

Setting boundaries is important to avoid future conflicts. NTA

Roommate’s girlfriend causing havoc, NTA stands up for himself

Commenter calls out OP for childish behavior and wasted time

Comment suggests continuing prank or recording it for future use

Don’t simp for the traumatized girlfriend, tell her to leave

Roommate’s girlfriend crosses the line, needs to leave

Respect boundaries! NTA but Sarah needs to back off

Horror movie prank leads to poster revenge. NTA wins.

Roommate’s girlfriend causing trouble? Give her a friendly reminder

Poster drama: NTA evicts girlfriend for overstepping boundaries

NTA: Hereditary movie consent = sleepless nights

Not the a**hole for the horror movie prank

Locks and compensation justified for horror movie prank revenge

NTA and a savage burn on Sarah

NTA. Justice served.

Petty revenge is sweet! NTA and go for it

Setting boundaries with roommates’ significant others

NTA wins against a difficult roommate’s girlfriend

Stand up for yourself and kick the thief out!

Petty revenge or justified? Commenter suggests throwing away girlfriend’s things.

Re-animator is sick and the poster design is cool. NTA.

NTA stands up for justice in horror movie prank gone wrong.

NTA for wanting to confront James and evict Sarah

Commenter advises to stop letting girlfriend control roommate’s life. NTA.

Roommate gets revenge on disrespectful girlfriend. NTA

Roommate’s girlfriend causing trouble, NTA for wanting her gone

Roommate’s girlfriend can’t handle horror movies, man defends his turf

Prankster gets approval for scaring roommate’s girlfriend

Roommate’s girlfriend invaded privacy, commenter says NTA

Roommate’s girlfriend invaded privacy and deserved to be kicked out. ‍♂️