In a typical horror movie, the usually teenaged hero at some point turns to a trusted source for help. It might be a parent, teacher, clergyman, or police officer. Then, to his horror, the young person learns that the ogre got there first. He finds that the once trusted source of help has been compromised — killed or perhaps even taken over by the monster.
We have reached a moment in history that none of us will forget. We are literally standing on the precipice of the unthinkable, and most people don't even realize it.