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[OMFG] Volunteer “Ninjas” Catch Rude Theatergoers And “Hush” ‘Em
One of the big reasons I hate going to the movies is because none of the theaters do anything about people using their cellphones during the show. The Alamo Drafthouse gives a stern pre-show warning, while various other chains also “ask nicely” during the trailer presentations. It doesn’t do anything, and I think all of us can attest to this.
With rising ticket prices, it pisses me off that there aren’t watchdogs sitting in the back of theaters, or in the projection booth, shooting a red laser on the phones that light up the theater. It’s an easy way to call out the perp without causing a scene. If it continues, escort them out. Here in Los Angeles we pay upwards of $15 a ticket – you’re telling me that can’t pay someone $8 an hour whose sole job is to stop people from using their phones? Cheap bastards.
The kids at /Film report on The Prince Charles Cinema in London where cinephiles offer “Ninja” services in exchange for free tickets. When they spot a patron talking, texting, throwing popcorn, kicking seats, or otherwise engaging in rude behavior, they swoop down to give the jerk in question a talking-to. One of the program’s recent targets, moviegoer Abdul Stagg, recounted his experience to the site:
“I normally hate noisy people in cinemas, but I got a call from my friend just as the movie started and thought I could get away with taking it. The last thing I expected was two completely blacked-out people suddenly appearing by our seats and give me and my mates a warning to shut up. It was actually pretty terrifying at first, but then I realised it was a bit of a laugh and a great way to make it clear what I was doing was having an impact on those around me. It certainly made me hang up and shut up for the rest of the film.”
I’ll tell you right now that, as cool as an idea this may be, there’s a lawsuit waiting to happen. These “Ninjas” are not employees. If violence were to ensue because of an altercation, the theater is going to be held responsible. Get ready for a followup to this…
The killer tomatoes are back in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence, and the offiical poster for the brand new movie has been unleashed tonight.
Additionally, we’ve learned that the film’s theatrical release is set for this August, with a panel set for San Diego Comic-Con this month featuring the world premiere of the trailer.
While you wait, check out the official poster down below.
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence will be released in select cities across the US beginning August 7th in major cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Diego, and others, and expanding to further locations throughout the month.
The fifth installment in the horror-comedy franchise pits the eternal power of nature against AI’s best and brightest.
In Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence, a young biotech prodigy develops a revolutionary genetically engineered vegetable designed to solve humanity’s problems. But when the experiment spirals out of control, it unleashes a new generation of killer tomatoes, setting the stage for another outrageous chapter in the long-running cult franchise.
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes co-creators Costa Dillon and J. Stephen Peace return to write and executive produce. David Ferino directs.
The film features an ensemble cast led by franchise icon John Astin (The Addams Family), reprising his role as Professor Gangreen, comedy legend David Koechner (Anchorman), Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight), horror favorite Catherine Corcoran (Terrifier), comedy veteran Dan Bakkedahl (Veep), Myrna Velasco (Star Wars Resistance), Vernée Watson (Shrinking, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), and Paul Bates (Coming to America).
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes launched in 1979, followed by 1988’s Return of the Killer Tomatoes, 1991’s Killer Tomatoes Strike Back, and 1992’s Killer Tomatoes Eat France.
The franchise also spawned an animated series in 1990.
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