A new video game adaptation, Minecraft, hit theaters last week, causing widespread disruptions. The film’s trailer featured a rare in-game reference that became a meme, but it was the actual movie experience that sent audiences into a frenzy.
At a screening attended by teens, tweens, and adults, a specific line from Jack Black’s character sparked a reaction unlike any other. The crowd erupted into pandemonium, with people shouting, fistfuls of popcorn flying through the air. The scene was reminiscent of chaos seen in horror movies like Terrifier 3.
While the author’s screening was relatively tame, reports of similar incidents have been flooding in from theaters across North America. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains unclear what is driving this collective reaction to the Minecraft Movie.
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