KUALA LUMPUR – Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) has taken a light-hearted jab at a family that purportedly distracted moviegoers during a recent screening of Evil Dead Rise.
This came after a viral TikTok video detailed an incident where a family had reportedly walked out of one of its theatres halfway through the screening of the horror movie after their children became petrified by its scenes.
On Instagram, the cinema operator shared a poster with a horrifying image of a ghost, reminding parents to refrain from bringing young children to films classified as 18+.
“We have already informed (moviegoers) before buying the tickets that this movie is only for viewers aged 18 years and above,” GSC said in the post’s caption.
“Do not bring children!”
The American horror movie Evil Dead Rise, which was written and directed by Lee Cronin, released in Malaysia on April 20, and is the fifth instalment of the Evil Dead film series.
In the short TikTok clip, @natashadaud96 advised parents against bringing their young children to watch the film as it was “stomach-churning and scary”.
She said this after claiming a child had screamed during the screening, forcing the family to exit the cinema before the show ended.
However, several netizens pointed the finger at the company’s staff for allowing children into theatres screening 18+ films.
“Was the steward sleeping, why allow children to (watch) 18+ films?” Instagram user @sarvvv_03 asked.
“Who told the staff at the front to not properly check (entries)? That one day, I wanted to report to your staff, luckily one came by at the last minute to ask parents to take their children out (from the theatre),” user @alvin_life said.
In response, the movie company lamented that some parents are resourceful at finding ways to sneak their children in, especially at locations with big crowds.
“If there are several halls opened for entry, people are good at sneaking in,” it said.
“It’s not that we’re finding an excuse. If we see them, we will not allow them to enter. But, sometimes the audience also has to be self-aware.
“Before buying the tickets, we have pop-up (notifications) stating the movie is rated 18+. Even when the movie starts, the logo is there. How can you not see it?” it added.
The film itself received mixed views from netizens, with some saying censorship had diluted its cinematography. Most viewers, however, praised its gore and spine-chilling scenes. – The Vibes, April 28, 2023
