I heard about a production assistant on a horror movie set. They were responsible for making sure all the special effects equipment was set up correctly for a particular scene. But they overlooked a crucial cable connection. When the scene was about to be filmed, the special effects didn't work at all. The scene was supposed to be a really scary moment with a lot of build - up, but it ended up looking really lame. The director was so disappointed and had to re - plan the whole scene, which was not easy as they had a tight schedule and a limited budget.
One common type is miscommunication. For example, if a PA misunderstands the director's instructions regarding the schedule, it can lead to actors and crew arriving at the wrong time or not being ready for a shoot. Another is equipment failure due to improper handling by the PA. If they don't check or set up equipment correctly, it can ruin a take or even an entire day of filming. Also, prop problems are common. Like a PA losing an important prop or not having it on set when needed.
There was an assistant in Hollywood who was helping with the promotion of a horror movie. They had to spend a lot of time in a small, dimly lit office looking at promotional materials that were filled with disturbing images from the movie. One night, while working late, they started to feel like they were being watched. They turned around and thought they saw a shadowy figure in the corner. But when they turned on more lights, there was nothing there. However, from that night on, they always felt an eerie presence whenever they were in that office.
One horror story is when a medical assistant misread a patient's chart and almost administered the wrong medication. Luckily, another staff member double - checked at the last minute. It was a terrifying situation as that wrong drug could have had serious, even life - threatening consequences for the patient.
One horror story is when a personal assistant misinterpreted a voice command. A user said 'call mom' but it called the wrong number which happened to be a scammer. The scammer started tricking the user into giving out personal information.
One horror story is when a dental assistant accidentally dropped a dental tool on a patient's tongue during a procedure. The patient was in a lot of pain and there was some bleeding. It was a very scary moment for both the patient and the dental assistant.
One horror story is when a nursing assistant was overworked and made a medication error. A patient was given the wrong dose, which led to serious complications. It was a chaotic shift with too many patients and not enough time to double - check everything.
There was a case where an executive assistant misread the schedule and booked the CEO for two important meetings at the same time in different locations. The CEO ended up missing one important deal - signing session which cost the company a great business opportunity. It was a nightmare for both the assistant and the company.
The casting process could have had its own horror stories. There might have been actors who were initially chosen but then dropped out at the last minute for various reasons. This would mean the production team had to scramble to find replacements, which could disrupt the whole filming schedule and require additional rehearsals for the new actors.
One horror story could be a physician assistant misdiagnosing a serious condition as something minor. For example, mistaking early signs of a heart attack for indigestion. This led to the patient not getting the proper immediate treatment and the situation worsening over time.
One horror story could be when a celebrity assistant was overworked to the point of a mental breakdown. They were constantly on call, had to handle multiple tasks like scheduling, dealing with paparazzi, and personal errands all at once. There was no time for rest, and it took a huge toll on their well - being.