Why doesn't the crate beast attack Dexter?

Because Charlie was younger and more gastronomically juicier, Dex was way past his sell by date and was probably riddled with STD's due to his womanising ways and the creature sensed this.

Seriously though, I think Dex is sort of covered by the wall which he is leaning against and the creature comes directly behind Charlie, probably from somewhere towards the back of the other side of the wall or around a corner?

Fluffy probably didn't attack Professor Stanley in either case, as he had already started 'preparing his meal' if you will, each time it only seems like a 'Feck off Dex... Don't disturb my dinner!' snarl/growl.

Another reason maybe is, each time, the victims were in the closest vicinity to the crate, the first 2 in relation to Dexter – Janitor stupidly throwing his hand in (Even though Dexter was close, the janitor was evidently far too close!) Charlie kneeling right in front of it, Wilma leaning against it, maybe each time the creature felt its territory/home was threatened? So it opened up a big furry can of whoop-ass.

The main reason is jump scare. But if doesn't attack Dexter because it's busy gobbling up people while Dexter escapes.


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bad theory time: the creature in the crate was attracted to Dexter. it attacked the janitor; seeing him as competition. now go watch the Tales from the Darkside episode, 'Inside the Closet.'

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0716953/?ref_=ttep_ep8

I don't think so. I think it was hiding in the shadows where Charlie couldn't see him under the stairs. Once Charlie stepped inside, the creature blocked his path and attacked him. As to not eating Dexter, he is busy with Charlie and Mike (the janitor) eating them, so Dexter has enough time to run away.

I can't remember all the points but some people have developed the theory that dexter and henery are the ones who killed all those people. it's on another thread in this board. Henrys murderous imaginings of billy and dexter's "im at a breaking point" forms a Folie à deux killing spree.

You should probably watch the movie again, or at least just the Crate segment. Charlie is in the opening under the stairs, which is about 5 feet wide. Fluffy is somewhere under the stairs and then he attacks Charlie. He doesn't sneak up on him from behind, but rather the side. Dexter is a good ten feet behind Charlie in the stairwell. May I ask why you think the scene is unusual? It felt safe under the staircase, not just the crate.

The crate beast liked Dexter's haircut so it left him alone. 😀

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