A really memorable SNL horror story involves a miscommunication between the writers and the actors. The actors thought they were doing one version of a sketch and the writers had made last - minute changes that they didn't communicate well. So, when the sketch started, the actors were completely thrown off and had to struggle through it, trying to make sense of the new lines and plot points. It made for a very jumbled and almost unwatchable sketch.
There was an incident where a special effects prop didn't work as planned. It was supposed to create a big 'wow' moment in a horror - themed sketch on SNL. But instead of the intended spooky effect, it just fizzled out and looked really lame. The actors tried to play it off, but it was clear that the whole moment had fallen flat and the energy of the sketch just died right there.
Mike Myers is another one. His work on SNL, especially with his character Austin Powers which was first introduced on the show in a way. SNL helped him hone his comedic skills and the character became so popular that it led to a very successful movie franchise. This shows how SNL can be a springboard for creating and launching long - lasting and successful concepts.
Definitely 'I always thought my cat had a staring problem. She does. From inside the walls.' This one is memorable because it starts with a rather common thought about a pet but then takes a very dark and spooky turn.
There's this story that stands out. A girl started having vivid nightmares after following a strange Tumblr account. In her dreams, she was being chased by a faceless figure. The figure got closer each night. She tried to block the account but the nightmares continued until she completely deleted her Tumblr and the nightmares stopped. It's a story that makes you think twice about what you engage with on the platform.
There was this ttrpg where the story took place in a small, isolated village. The villagers were all under the influence of a dark cult. The players' characters were outsiders who came to investigate some strange disappearances. But they quickly found themselves in over their heads. The cultists started performing dark magic on them, and the players had to fight not only for their characters' lives but also their sanity. The whole experience was very intense and left a lasting impression.
A memorable one is when a student went to the wrong exam room and by the time they realized, it was too late. They were marked absent for that exam.
The scariest elements are often the unexpected supernatural events. For example, in some stories, the stage suddenly becomes a haunted place with ghosts and spirits appearing out of thin air. It's really terrifying when the normal set is transformed into a spooky realm.
In some SNL horror stories, the costume department might have had major issues. For example, an actor was supposed to wear a really elaborate and important costume for a key sketch. But at the last minute, they discovered a rip or a missing part. They had to quickly improvise some sort of fix, like using safety pins or other makeshift solutions. This not only affected the look of the sketch but also made the actor a bit self - conscious and it showed in their performance.
The story of the phantom stagehand is also quite popular. Supposedly, there's a ghostly figure that mimics the actions of a real stagehand. People have seen it adjusting lights or moving scenery in a way that seems otherworldly. It's like the ghost is still trying to be part of the SNL production process.
I recall a horror story where the web application was hacked because of a simple security flaw. It was a SQL injection vulnerability that the developers had overlooked. The hackers were able to access user data and it was a huge mess. We had to shut down the application, fix the vulnerability, and then do a lot of damage control to regain the trust of the users. It was a very costly and time - consuming process.
At my office, we had a really strict boss who was always very proper. One day, a huge spider dropped right on his head during a meeting. He completely lost his composure, jumping up and swatting at his head. His face was so red, and we all tried really hard not to laugh out loud. It was a funny office horror story because it was so unexpected, especially for someone as uptight as him.