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An AMC Theater in L.A. had a bit of a meltdown over the weekend, and it seems like even legendary director Martin Scorsese got caught up in the chaos. According to witnesses, the drama unfolded on Saturday night at the AMC Century City location. A fire alarm went off, causing confusion and prompting the theater to cut short all screenings around 7 PM PT. Moviegoers were left scratching their heads as AMC staffers failed to provide clear instructions or information. With no guidance, people began to leave the theaters and congregated in the lobby. In the midst of the confusion, some individuals even panicked, fearing an active shooter situation due to the lack of communication. It was a chaotic situation to say the least. Eventually, frustrated moviegoers formed a long line, looking for refunds or compensation. AMC guest relations did step in and accommodate the disgruntled audience, offering either refunds or movie vouchers for future visits. According to our sources, everyone eventually received their money back or a voucher, even for the premiere event featuring Taylor Swift. However, the entire process was far from smooth. Scorsese just surprised our theater and came out to introduce KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON at Century City AMC. pic.twitter.com/H5iww5Qylv — Jason Overbeck (@bentclouds) October 22, 2023 @bentclouds
Interestingly enough, Scorsese himself was present at the AMC Century City on Saturday night, where he was introducing a screening of his film ‘Killers Of the Flower Moon.’ While it’s unclear if Scorsese was still at the theater when the alarm went off, eyewitnesses confirm that his screening was also disrupted.
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