Streaming services sometimes offer "closed captions" that cover crucial visual gags (like the tiny hat on the killer’s mask).
Cindy froze. She looked down at the screen. The text changed instantly. [CINDY STOPS EATING BECAUSE SHE IS SCARED] scary movie 1 subtitles
The movie references Macy Gray, The Real World , and Clinton-era politics. If you aren’t reading along, a joke about "I like you, but I don't love you… meet me at the bleachers after the game" might just sound like noise. Subtitles clarify the references. The Real World
Cindy spun around, but the hallway was empty. When she looked back at the TV, the subtitles were mocking her. [LOL, MADE YOU LOOK. BUT SERIOUSLY, CHECK THE KITCHEN.] a joke about "I like you