In the movie "The Shawshank Redemption," Johnny's security guard laughs when he finds out that Johnny is trying to escape. What was he laughing at?The security guard was laughing at Johnny's attempt to escape. He found it amusing that Johnny thought he could actually escape from the prison. He was also laughing at the fact that Johnny was so determined to escape, despite the fact that the prison walls were so high and thick. It was a humorous moment in the movie, and it showed the security guard's admiration for Johnny's courage and determination. The security guard's laughter also showed that he had a soft spot for Johnny, despite his job of keeping him locked up.