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Los Angeles Theater Closes After Credible ‘Joker’ Threat

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A Huntington Beach based movie theater closed down Thursday night after what local police authorities called a credible threat for screening the new Joker movie from Warner Bros.

The movie has been mired in controversy, even eliciting a warning by U.S. Military Intelligence warned about mass possible shooters at screenings of the film. ”

Joker has sparked wide concerns from, among others, the families of those killed during the 2012 mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado.

RELATED: U.S. Military Warns About Possible Mass Shooter at Screenings of Joker: WATCH

According to Variety, “In a statement, the Huntington Beach police department said it deemed the threat was credible enough to provide a uniformed presence at the theater. As the investigation continued, our officers worked with the managers of the theater, who determined they would cancel the final two showings of the movie and close the theater out of an abundance of caution. Based on the investigation, and in working with theater management, it was determined that the theater could safely reopen today and resume normal operation.”

“The Huntington Beach Police Department will provide patrols at Century Theater for the rest of this weekend,” the police added. “We are working in conjunction with the theater’s management as well as mall security to provide a safe environment to the public. This incident is currently under investigation, and no further details will be provided.”

Joker is on track for a record October opening of upwards of $90 million Variety reports.

 

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