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Regal Cinemas Institutes Bag Checks After Theater Attacks
Posted on 8/20/15 at 9:09 am
Posted on 8/20/15 at 9:09 am
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Regal Cinemas has started checking bags in the wake of two separate movie theater attacks this summer.
The move from the country’s largest theater chain comes amid a larger debate about safety measures that has provoked calls for metal detectors and armed guards. Most major exhibitors haven’t followed suit. While National Amusements has banned backpacks in its theaters, insiders say most chains are hesitant to institute bag checks.
On its website, Regal acknowledged that the move could inconvenience some customers but said in a statement: “Security issues have become a daily part of our lives in America. Regal Entertainment Group wants our customers and staff to feel comfortable and safe when visiting or working in our theatres.”
Other chains didn’t expound upon their practices. A spokesman for AMC declined to comment on its security procedures, and a spokeswoman for Cinemark said the chain had no comment. A spokeswoman for Carmike said the company constantly reviews its safety procedures, but has not instituted bag checks at this time.
The move by Regal is a sign that the exhibition industry is concerned that more measures may be needed to insure that more attacks like the ones that took place this summer don’t become commonplace. The movie business was stunned after a gunman killed two patrons and himself during a showing of “Trainwreck” in Lafayette, La. last July. That attack was followed a week later by a separate incident in Nashville, Tenn., during which a hatchet- and pellet gun-wielding man unleashed pepper spray in a showing of “Mad Max: Fury Road.” He was later killed by police.
Both attacks brought back memories of a 2012 shooting at a screening of “The Dark Knight Rises” in Aurora, Colo. that left 12 people dead. The gunman, James Holmes, was recently sentenced to life in prison for the attack.
In a recent survey by research group C4, nearly 50% of moviegoers said they would pay $1 or more extra to support additional security measures in theaters. The issue for exhibitors is that installing metal detectors or arming security personnel could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars per location and would create problems in terms of seating people in a timely fashion.
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Posted on 8/20/15 at 9:10 am to RLDSC FAN
Didn't the Colorado guy gain access through an emergency exit anyway? This won't fix anything.
Posted on 8/20/15 at 9:12 am to CSB
Did the Lafayette guy have a bag?
Posted on 8/20/15 at 9:12 am to CSB
Start giving free admission to CHL holders.
Posted on 8/20/15 at 9:13 am to RLDSC FAN
So now we can't sneak liquor in as easily? This sucks.
Posted on 8/20/15 at 9:13 am to RLDSC FAN
Well shite, my wife puts a bottle of wine in her purse for movies.
Guess the fun is over
Guess the fun is over
Posted on 8/20/15 at 9:14 am to RLDSC FAN
YeaH this is awesome because the last two theater shooting guys had bags
Posted on 8/20/15 at 9:14 am to RLDSC FAN
Does this mean that my wife can no longer sneak in my bottle caps for me?
Posted on 8/20/15 at 9:18 am to RLDSC FAN
Where do people carry their guns?
Hint: not in a damn bag.
Hint: not in a damn bag.
Posted on 8/20/15 at 9:19 am to RLDSC FAN
I haven't been to a movie without a concealed firearm in over 3 years. If metal detectors become commonplace, I'm probably done with going to the movies.
Posted on 8/20/15 at 9:21 am to RLDSC FAN
TSA for movie theatres. Been saying we need it for years to stop those terrorists
Posted on 8/20/15 at 9:22 am to CSB
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Posted on 8/20/15 at 9:28 am to SundayFunday
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TSA for movie theatres. Been saying we need it for years to stop those terrorists
Not only do we get to stop terrorists, think of the jobs this will create. And you can now experience the thrill of a crotch pat every time you visit the cinema!
Posted on 8/20/15 at 9:31 am to LucasP
awesome.
i hope every business i frequent starts to implement pat downs complete with taking my shoes off.
WE GONNA DEFEAT SOME TERRORISTS
i hope every business i frequent starts to implement pat downs complete with taking my shoes off.
WE GONNA DEFEAT SOME TERRORISTS
Posted on 8/20/15 at 9:31 am to RLDSC FAN
Basically, the shootings gave them a GREAT excuse to check bags and not let candy and drinks in. The safety part is a disguise to stop people bring food and drinks in. Concession is where they make their money.
This post was edited on 8/20/15 at 9:33 am
Posted on 8/20/15 at 9:44 am to Abikaasa_Posti_Teel
Duh. Surprised they didn't trot out the What About The Children excuse too.
Posted on 8/20/15 at 9:52 am to RLDSC FAN
So women will primarily be searched while men aren't checked?
Posted on 8/20/15 at 9:56 am to jivy26
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Well there goes the sneaking in candy from outside.
What's stopping me from strapping my "skittles" to my leg and waltzing in anyway?
Posted on 8/20/15 at 9:59 am to RLDSC FAN
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