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MOVIE HORROR STORIESby Laslo H. Not long ago, the IMAX Super Screen theater near my house had a midnight screening of Alien. Being a huge fan of *two* films from that series, and having never seen it on the big screen, my wife and I naturally went. Now, as everyone knows, Alien is one of the classic sci-fi/horror films of all time. With the blood, "gotcha" moments, and general creepiness, it would seem a no-brainer that young kids ought to be left at home. Right? Imagine my surprise to see a mom and dad leading in their three kids, ranging in age from around six or seven all the way down to one who was young enough to still wear diapers! Remember - this is Alien ... midnight ... super screen ... the freakin' monster is three stories tall, for cryin' out loud! While the film itself was great, the experience as a whole was tarnished by the fact that these poor kids ended up getting severely traumatized - at least, that's the way it sounded by the way their sobs filled the theater. Even worse was the fact that the parents didn't seem to care. C'mon people... common sense! We're all supposed to have it! Johnny: Ah, reminds me of the grand ol' time when I saw Team America and there was a 10-year-old sitting two seats down from me. By far, it was one of the most uncomfortable movie-going experiences I've ever suffered through. Moral of the Story: Movies are rated R for a reason. Please choose not to be selfish for once and put your child ahead of your own desires. I know it's asking a lot, but do it for the children. Believe it or not, there are better things for sub-10-year-olds to do than watch sexually explicit or extremely violent movies. Send your stories to me and let the whole world know just how dangerous going to the movies can be. |
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