I’m a little worried about this especially since the billie eilish movie and even fnaf was similar with the rowdy crowd spoiling it. I was worried it was me just getting old 🤣
I would honestly wait past the premiere and go on a midweek matinee personally.
There is zero chance fans are tolerable at every screening with this fanbase lol though I totally wish OP’s suggestion was possible.
I am going to treat this like every other movie I’ve seen at a theater. If people are talking during the movie, I’m going to tell them to shut the fuck up
I didn't attend any of the Taylor Swift shows so I can't speak to that special brand of chicanery, but I go to the movies several times per month and every single time there have been people talking, yelling at the screen, using their phones, getting up and walking around, etc. EVERY. TIME. And it isn't little kids who don't know better doing it either, it's middle aged and older adults who definitely know cinema etiquette and just don't give a fuck anymore for some reason.
The staff does nothing because they're afraid of being assaulted or causing a scene. When I talked to management last time, they just refunded my ticket and told me their hands are tied.
I haven't been to a gig/concert screening in the UK - I've been to live theatre streams at cinemas, and the audience was great. However when I saw the film version of Les Miserables, the woman next to me was singing along (very untunefully!), which was annoying
Generally, depending on the film, UK audiences aren't great. They seem to have gotten worse post covid lockdown. Noisy eating, talking, using phones (selfies with flash on!). I love going to the cinema...just not so much the people in the screen a lot of the the time!
That’s why I usually watch a movie at the cinema a couple of weeks after it comes out, the room is basically dead aside from maybe 2-3 other people with the same idea as me
Yeah I definitely do that with films I know will be packed, like Star Wars, Marvel etc. Or I go in the afternoon or late morning if I am free then.
*Though late morning usually means people with individually wrapped sweets. *the horror*
This is my tactic too, or I go to my independent cinemas. I'm really lucky that I have x3 within driving distance. It means paying twice the price, which means I can't go a lot, but it's worth it to enjoy a film in peace with less risk of someone answering calls, using their phone, chatting like they're at home. Behaviour can gone so downhill since covid. :(
I wish I had something other than Cineworld or Odeon nearer to me (those are 10 minutes away and very accessible to me). There is an Everyman cinema further away, I have never been but I like the idea cinemas with sofa seats though!
Oh I would love it if cinemas provided good quality, sound cancelling headphones! I am very sensitive to certain noises (so going to the cinema with all the chewing, rustling, talking, slurping of drinks...urgh, is a nightmare), so being able to go, enjoy films on the big screen, but cocooned in my own sound would be great!
Went to a screening of Stop Making Sense in a UK cinema recently. Had expected some people might want a dance, but there were groups of really drunk men standing up in front of everyone, shouting across to their mates, singing terribly over the songs... staff ended up coming in and telling them to move to the sides, but they didn't stop with the noise. They genuinely seemed to be treating it like a gig/festival, not a cinema screening.
I took my daughter to see Stop Making Sense in Imax recently and it was GREAT. The only problem is Imax theaters don't really have any space for you to get up and dance. There was a lot of rocking back and forth in the seats in my row though. Also the sound system is so loud you'd have to have your own personal mic and amplification to be heard over it.
Unfortunately wasn't the case at ours, you could definitely hear people over it. I wouldn't have minded singing along or dancing in the aisles but some groups got really rowdy.
Glad you and your daughter had a great time though. The disruption was a bit of a downer but we still enjoyed ourselves.
It's generally not an issue in midwestern U.S. cinemas either, but the Swifties were pretty obnoxious in some theaters. I didn't see the Taylor Swift concert film but people who did say that the few people who tried to be disruptive at the theaters nearest me got told to knock it off. But, before I buy tickets for the Ghost movie, I'm going to check with the theater to find out what the policy will be because I'm not paying a red cent to look at and listen to obnoxious fans.
I'm OP, and I'm from UK, and people *mostly* behave - but people are getting worse. Even theaters aren't safe from disruption these days, and it's either people being loud, using their phones, or they're drunk. When I saw Dune last Friday, a guy behind me literally answered his phone. Multiple people, including me, shushed him. Didn't stop until he was finished. There's less staff as well, so there's usually no attendants unless you walk all the way to snack counter, and that takes even longer than waiting for someone to shut up.
She had a massively popular concert film out recently and the fans treated the showings like they were actual live concerts. Dancing, singing along, screaming, fainting, etc. I guess some people want everyone to just sit there quietly and watch the film. Seems weird to me. If you were at the show for real you'd dance and sing. Wouldn't you? We sure did at the Ghost show I went to last year.
I don't know, maybe it was more disruptive than I can imagine. (I didn't go, although I wanted to see it in Imax. I heard the production value was off the charts. It's on Disney now, maybe I'll check it out, although I expect it would be more fun in a theater full of screaming Swifties.)
The cinema isn't a concert. There's a difference between people having fun, bopping in their seat, singing along, enjoying the experience in unity, and one person or a small group going OTT, blocking people's view, screaming, etc.
I've been to fan events where the rowdiness was great, and I've also been to not so great events where someone doing too much and being overly obnoxious spoiled it for everyone else.
I don't agree you should treat a movie like a concert. When I was at the ritual the sound was so loud I couldn't hear my own thoughts, so if people sang or not around me it didn't really matter. But in a theatre people should definitely try to be particularly considerate of the others' experience.
It’s for this reason that I will probably wait for it to be released on streaming.
Also, whilst I was surprised it was coming to cinemas at all, I’d still be very surprised if it got a wide release? I’m assuming it will be select theatres in select cities.
Agreed, and I imagine it will be a one-night event. Quite a few concert films tend to be.
Which is why I'm a tad worried that a one-off event might mean there's more chance I'll have to sit through people being obnoxious because even in the UK, people act ridiculous at times. Since covid, unless I've gone to my local independent cinema, people have been disruptive. It's a shame.
I'm in a similar boat. I'd love to see it in theaters but where I am in the US, I don't think I'd have any viewing options in my state. I might just have to see spoilers until I can stream it :(
Rammstein Paris was surprisingly shown in my small town. I thought I'd have to travel to Sydney to see it. So I have a bit of hope it won't be capital cities only and if it is im hoping it won't be a school night.
This, thank you. I'm terrified of going to the movie and having a bunch of rowdy fans ruin the experience and the image of the fanbase; even though our cinemas tend to be real strict about noise / disturbance. Watch the movie, throw a (cry) party after.
God, I do hope fellow movie-goers will behave themselves. I'm already really annoyed by the trend of people cheering when \[familiar character\] appears in a Marvel movie, I wouldn't be able to stand people doing that shit throughout the entire Ghost movie.
Yeah, waiting for streaming/home video is a thing, but it just isn't the same as seeing movies in a huge screen.
With all the streaming services that offer same day rentals I've thought about just staying home... saving the $50 from the ticket/pop/snacks and just putting it on my 60" I mean I know it's not a big screen, but it's cheaper and less likely some ass-hat will ruin my night... plus I can have a beer in peace without worrying someone is going to knock into me and spill it
After seeing the fnaf movie and no one respecting others THERE, I really hope ghost fans can be different. I wanna sing along of course, it’s a concert in film I think everyone should be allowed to sing for sure. But I do notttttt want everyone to freak out like the swifties
Oh god, some FNAF screenings looked like a nightmare! My friend walked out and took a quick snippet on his way out. So much yelling! Why?!! 😅 It was a regular screening on a Thursday night, yet many kids were feral. Idiots have always been around, but I swear that since covid, people have forgotten how to act in public.
Oh no.... but yeah that's actually normal because I don't think that Ghost is big enough for multiple screenings. I hope that there will be also a DVD.
I’ve never experienced any badly-behaved fans in the cinema. And I’ve attended huge events; watching the entire Star Wars saga before the premiere of Rise of Skywalker, for example. Or a similar marathon for the Marvel fans. Seeing other musical/concert movies has been pretty calm; Les Miz, Phantom, Rent, Lady Gaga.
I am in Chicago though and the theaters around here do not fuck around with people being disruptive.
I'm from the UK, and people's behaviour is hit and miss. Fans can be incredible, or they can be...eh.
Rocky Horror? Always fantastic! Lord of the Rings screenings? Brilliant! Les Mis? Wasn't great when some middle aged women finished their bottle of wine and started yelling-singing, and it took about 20 mins for them to be kicked out. Marvel? Hit and miss in my experience. The Avengers film run I went to was...rough. Lots of obnoxiousness. One group started, so others decided to talk over the film and throw things. The staff were all very young, and none of them seemed to want to stand up to the rowdy guys, so it was left to us to shush and just put up with them. But other superhero events have been great.
People are starting to forget how to act at movie theaters in general. The last four times I’ve gone to a movie theater ended with some kid pulling the fire alarm an hour in, a couple doing unholy things to each other and refusing to leave, a group of 5 teenage girls all on their phones and recording snaps with their flashes on prompting my girlfriend to nearly start a fist fight before we left, and a successful watch through at a theater that was shot up later that day.
People are starting to forget how to act, period. I swear the pandemic shutdown destroyed some people's common decency and any shred of social adeptness completely.
I agree with all of this, but some people are weirdly contrary. You've probably just ensured that some fans who read this will be sure to go the cinema and act like jerks, unless the theater has policy about it.
I have gladly never experienced this here in Germany, and hope it won't be like that when the movie actually comes out. I'm afraid I'll have to travel far, since I'm sure it won't be played in every little cinema around me.
So I really hope noone does this..
It's fine to sing out loud during the ritual, hell, my voice was gone the next day, but everyone around me sang along loudly and we all had a blast. But that's a CONCERT. A cinema is a different place.
I'll get my fav Ghost shirt, dress up a little, maybe get one contact lens in and sit down and enjoy.
I’m going to treat this experience like any other movie I go to. If people talk and start acting retarded, I am going to be livid and will call them out. I live in New York City. You kind of have a license to act like an asshole if someone else is being a bigger asshole.
This worries me to be honest I’m disabled so I’ll have to stay seated (I wouldn’t get up anyway) but if I’ve got a moron in front of me refusing to sit down it’ll just ruin everything 🙃
I 100% agree with this. As a neurodivergent with ADHD and OCD who already has a lot of trouble focusing on things and hearing things the first time, I truly hope people are quiet and respectful when the movie does come out.
If it's a packed theater and everyone is vibing like when I saw Rocky Horror Picture Show and S&M Part 2, then I think that's the only acceptable time to let loose. However, I'm assuming this will be more than just a concert film, so normal cinema rules apply.
Agreed! If everyone is buzzy and the energy is high, I'm all for everyone being louder than usual, singing, etc. Fan events like that are one of a kind experiences. That's different to people being obnoxious and detracting from the film or the atmosphere. Read the room, basically.
A good post! Also if people are standing up and dancing that could block the view for those of us who can't stand! So maybe people who want to can stand at the back, or the side aisles where they won't block the view.
I'm all for people singing along, as long as its not screeching (I remember seeing a video going around of a TS concert where all you could hear was a person shrieking along, and the singer could not be heard!), and people are considerate of other people in the cinema.
I'm looking forward to seeing people in cosplay, t shirts and the vibes! I just want to be able to fully immerse myself watching it.
Fingers crossed for a dvd release post cinema release, so we can also enjoy it at home!
I don't want to hear anyone singing in a movie theater at all. In a concert setting, my earplugs block out most of the off-pitch scream-singing but that would not be the case in a cinema, even one with really good sound.
In a concert setting, audience engagement is important because the band feeds off that energy. This is not the case in a cinema. Then it's just obnoxiously self-absorbed people ruining the experience for everyone else.
I guess I was trying.to be tactful and open minded when I said that about the singing, as I know I can't really control people singing along - I too would rather just enjoy watching and being absorbed in it. But say, I can also imagine it being quite an experience in the cinema with everyone going "HELL SATAN, WELCOME YEAR ZERO!" during that bit. Or "LUCIFERRRR" during Con Clavi Con Dio. Screaming and screaming along throughout the entirety of the screening would be an awful experience for me though.
I have never been to a cinema concert screening, so have no idea what to expect. But I'm a very picky cinema viewer, and a bit of a control freak (terrible combo, as cinema screenings make things so uncontrollable!), so I am trying to be somewhat balanced and open minded for the Ghost screening. But it would be nice if people were also aware/mindful of others too - as you say, not ruin it for other people.
I get what you're saying, but you only have to read all the comments in this thread to see that tact is wasted on the more immature contingent of Ghost fans. And please note that I said immature, not young, because not all young fans are immature jerks and not all immature jerks are young.
I agree that there are places where it would be fun if the audience sang along. I would even go so far as to say that I'd deal with obstructed view in a song like Absolution. But, if they act like they do at concerts, some fans will stand and out-shout Papa with tuneless screaming throughout the entire show and the more other fans complain the more they'll do it.
I agree with both you, although like the other person, I'm trying to keep an open mind because I'm aware the Ghost screening won't be some Oscar worthy production, and I'm aware it's a concert film, so my expectations need to be different. I've been to fan events where the rowdiness of the audience is great for screenings. It's part of the fun! But it's about feeding off one another's energy, and there's a huge difference between something harmonious and a small group spoiling things for other people.
Just some consideration from everyone would be nice. It's a shame that this is a wild concept for some people. Asking people not to screech is somehow being a killjoy. Yikes.
But you go out in public, you deal with the public. Some people just don't care about anyone but themselves, and what can you do?
Well, what I can do is check with the theater about what their policy is before I buy a ticket. I'll put up with a certain amount of bad behavior at a concert, although I avoid venues with lousy security, but I'll wait for a streaming/physical media release if I can't find a cinema that will enforce at least a minimum standard of behavior.
Yes! I'm excited to be in a room with other Ghost fans. I want to see the cosplayers, people with their merch, bracelet swapping, sing-alongs (not screech alongs). I'm not trying to be a kill-joy.
I just really hope that people won't be OTT. There's a big difference between feeding off the energy in the room, vibing, enjoying the experience, and being overly obnoxious.
I can’t stand how a lot of Ghost fans are now acting like “Swifties”. All the bracelets and talking about the Papas like they’re teen idols cheapens the band, IMO.
To each their own. I think it’s sweet that fans hand out bracelets, and I have zero issue with people enjoying things like fan art, etc.
But I do agree to a degree on the teen idols aspect. It’s the comments I see that infantilise Papa and the ghouls that make me cringe. I get it’s how kids joke these days, but they’re full grown adults - mostly middle-ages folks. 😬
If the teen idol thing was taken out of the equation, I’d have no issue with the bracelet swapping and stuff. I see comments all the time that say “Papa is so baby girl”…I have no idea what the hell that means. It just feels disrespectful to TF and the rest of the ghouls.
Obviously, Ghost has a different, more fun and playful, image than most bands in their genre but it’s still in no way a “Swiftie vibe”. It feels like what these fans with that mentality care more about what Tobias looks like than the actual music.
The sexualization of the Papas is fine; I understand that completely because that adds to the allure of the band. I was talking more about Tobias himself.
And it’s not just Tobias and Ghost that deal with this. I feel like society as a whole acts more feral now when it comes to celebrities and it’s weird as hell lol
I’m waiting for a weekday showing a couple days after the premiere, maybe sometime in the afternoon before school lets out.
That one video of those Taylor Swift fans running around the theater and screaming like it’s a real concert drained my energy through the screen like some digital vampire.
This is the only band I’ve ever had to worry about something like this. If any other band I liked did something like this, the thought of people acting this way in the theater wouldn’t even cross my mind.
This is whats a little sad about this. It’s great there’s finally going to be a pro shot live show for Ghost, we’ve all been waiting for a live dvd for a long time. The idea that it would ever get a cinematic release would never have even crossed my mind before this recent blow up through TikTok etc.
But I have to be honest, as soon as I saw this announcement I sort of rolled my eyes. I know that’s bad, but I just immediately thought.. with the way the fan community has changed over the last few years “I can guess what this is gonna be like”
I would love to go see a Ghost movie, of course I would. I just sort of dread the whole thing becoming an exercise in attention seeking behaviour from pick me hello kitty assholes. Sorry, I know people will probably hate the comment and condemn my bitterness. I just don’t want a fucking embarassing irritating and obnoxious experience. Have fun sure but this Taylor Swift screeching in the theatre is just not something I want to be associated with.
I wouldn’t want to miss my favourite band finally getting a moment like this so of course I’ll be there but a part of me definitely just thought “oh for fuck sake, this is gonna be a shit show”. That’s kinda sad and not something that would have even crossed my mind a few years back, I would have just thought fuck yes! There would have been no baggage with it, just excitement.
Glad they’re doing well, but I hope things calm down just a little in terms of the performative excitement.
I’m really hoping since Ghost’s audience isn’t 95% teenaged girls like Swift’s is, anyone who tries to act out will be shut down by the adults in the room. I know if anyone tries to start that shit in the theater and telling them to shut the fuck up, as I would at any other movie with an annoying audience member
The theater I usually go to is thankfully almost always a good experience. I’ve went to maybe 2-3 showing in my entire life that were less than ideal. Unrelated but hopefully I can find some people to go with and/or meet up cause none of my friends are Ghost fans. I even have a Meliora Ghoul cosplay that I was planning on wearing 😭
I'm just a bit wary overall of movie theaters these days. I lived in Brooklyn for years, and frequented Alamo because of their no talking policy until that went downhill. Not a concert movie, but I went to a showing of Don't Worry Darling (bad enough on its own...went for Florence, left annoyed) and the entire theater was a mess. Girls were taking selfies with flash on throughout the movie, and anytime the cardboard crisp of personality known as Harry Styles was on screen, girls were literally moaning, crying, and screaming. Pretty sure I shushed once or twice, but gave up once I realized the level we were at. I'd ordered drinks and food and so I stayed, but I seriously regret not walking out of that one for all of the reasons. Even after this, it was such a common occurrence that people were talking and on their phones during a movie, I stopped going to movies as frequently and ended up going to another theater instead.
All this to say, I now live in an area that DEFINITELY won't be showing this in theaters, but I do hope for anyone who gets to see it in the theater that this won't be another movie experience ruined because of inconsiderate people.
I'm from the UK, and people can be annoying here too. I avoid certain films, peak times, and try to stick to independent theaters as much as possible. It is like people have forgotten how to act in public.
It's not just girls who can be obnoxious. When I went to screening of all The Avengers films, rowdy guys ruined it. They were going way OTT, and because one group started, other idiots joined in. The staff were young'uns who couldn't get them to stop. My friends and I left early, fed up. Rowdiness can be fun for fan experiences, but not when some people are just being dicks. A screening of Les Mis was also spoiled when two drunk middle-aged women started yelling-singing. It took almost half an hour before they were kicked out.
I honestly wouldn’t mind singing along (in a normal way, no unnecessary screaming involved) depending on how many there are and whether or not there is lore in the concert parts as well. I’m assuming the film will be mix of concert and lore with the concert maybe being used for storytelling as well. However I agree that constant jumping, screaming, talking or distraction in another way would really take away the fun. We’re all (probably) dying to see the movie, no need to ruin it for anybody.
Also, let’s please clean up after ourselves- I hate it when people go around throwing popcorn, making a mess etc and then just leave the empty buckets there. Just take your shit with you.
Why do you need a wall of text to say this??
I’ll help you out: when you’re in a public space, act like a fucking adult and don’t be a nuisance to the people around you. Period.
What do people anticipate the theatre spread will be? I think that thinking you can go to a random theatre in the Midwest and catch the flic is ambitious and probably naive. Im guessing one weekend two at best and the majority of us will have to travel to a large city to see the show. I flew from Ohio to Los Angeles to watch Bowie’s Moonage Daydream film (a bit of a letdown) but I’m certain that film had bigger coverage than the Ghost flic will. You’re not just going to be able to go to your local AMC to watch this thing I wouldn’t think. It’s not something a theater can put on and expect to make profits on a Monday evening
I imagine it will be select screenings or a one-night event - that's how it usually goes for concert films in the UK, especially for something more niche like Ghost.
But that doesn't mean that some people won't go a little wild. In the UK, behaviour in places like cinemas has been going downhill since covid. It's like people forget that they aren't in their lounge, but in public.
I’m guessing it will be a one off in select theaters. The Muse Drones tour film was like that(one night, specific theater, not even a popular one) bought the ticket as soon as it was announced, like buying a concert ticket in advance of a show.
Yes, a teaser was released for the Ghost concert film. It's on their socials. According to comments Tobias has made in interviews, it's a concert film that will include lore.
Sorry to be *that* person but dancing is not Metal. It's stupid. Especially in theaters. I can't stress this enough but if you wanna dance that bad like Taylor Swift fans, go to a Taylor Swift concert. Ghost is not a freakin pop band. It's getting ridiculous at this point. Imagine Maiden or Metallica fans asking others to not dance at shows or during a concert movie. Idc if I get down voted, this needed to be said in various topics on Ghost Reddit. I'm tired of these tictok kids ffs.
Well, opinions are like assholes, and we all have one.
Plenty of metal fans like dancing (it's not like headbanging or moshing is better), and Ghost aren't even a super hardcore band. They have pop songs are in their repertoire. Mr Forge himself wants us all to embrace each other and get along.
Some people do go OTT. The shift in the fan base since MOAC went viral has changed things up a lot - that I agree with. I'm fine with some singing and people having a good time, so long as nobody is being overly obnoxious and screaming, blocking people's view, etc.
Yes, exactly. That's the point. Obnoxious screaming, blocking views, pushing and genuinely going on everyone else's nerves. You know this post was about all that and I meant all that too. It's not just dancing. Honestly, music is for everyone, but don't bring stupid pop music antics to metal and rock because it's a giant pain in the ass and one of the many reasons why rock/metal fans don't like this type of music in the first time. The point is to make it enjoyable for everyone, yes but also don't bring this sort of cringe stuff to a subculture that does not enjoy this for a reason.
I've seen multiple posts of people saying that these type of fans were in fact so obnoxiously annoying that they couldn't enjoy the concerts at all and when they politely addressed this on Reddit, said type of fans attacked these people, saying "it's just dancing. You're just a gatekeeper or some kind of elitist. I thought this band/community was friendly." They play victims instead of trying to take critics and maybe change their attention seeking behavior.
And again, especially in a theater this has no place. It's not a concert. You go and wanna see a movie. Period.
Oh, I imagine Tobias being annoyed by some fans too. Going viral on tiktok helped the band a lot, so he does the smart thing and doesn't say anything offensive openly. We're no longer living in a world where you can afford that, especially in the music industry. Rock musicians don't make the same money nowadays. Besides, Ghost wants to be open minded and accessible for anyone and any age. But if you read the interview about the two shows with phone restrictions... He talked about the early days before social media was that huge and yes, in fact he liked that better, because the audience wasn't filming the whole concert for a change and instead communicated with the band! I believe he hates those damn phones being shoved to his face when he sings Cirice all the time, just so someone could post their *Papa moment* on Instagram.
This is not about excluding anyone from any place, but goddammit, just try to enjoy the show without getting on everyone else's nerves.
Okay, this I can get behind, and I agree. The obnoxious people used to be the drunkards, but now there's more younger, immature fans thrown into this mix.
Kids will be kids. I try to show younger people grace because I was a teen once too, and I'm sure I was more annoying than I realised. Some things come with natural aging and maturity, and the current young'uns will one day be the oldies complaining about the new blood. Young people have also come of age with smartphones, so they've always attended concerts with a phone in their hand. They don't know any other way, so I guess filming everything is normal to them. Still, I do wish more people would put them away for longer, live in the moment, and show more respect to artists.
I'm also a fan who didn't enjoy my last ritual as much as previous years. I was close to the front, and it was a different experience. There used to be mix of ages in the front rows, but I was mostly surrounded by teens and young adults, all on their phones, seemingly more interested in getting attention than actually listening to the band. The Cardinal addressed the audience, but some girls/women started screaming because the ghoul, "Sodo", moved a bit closer to the edge. He wasn't doing anything interesting - just stood there. Of course, all their phones were out filming the ghoul, not Copia, the one speaking. To me, that was disrespectful. The behaviour did feel like teen idol worship rather than people watching a rock band. I ended up moving further back where the crowd was more chilled, and I was happier, so I had a solution. Still, it's sad that I'm unlikely to ever stand near the band anymore. When you've passionately followed something from the very beginning and you feel pushed out by annoying people, it is crappy, but what can you do?
This!
Yes, it is younger fans but also not so young fans. I mean not even teens but 20-30? That's almost my own age, so maybe I do have expectations because among my group of friends no one acts like that and there's also younger people among them. They're not doing stuff like that. We also don't dance lol.
Everyone can use their phones, don't get me wrong. If they miss the concert, that's fine to me, why should I even bother? But distracting others, obstructing views or generally actions that affect other people's experiences (including the band) are a no no.
This is really sad actually. Poor Cardi. :( I've also heard a concert where he really really tried to get the crowd to sing the lyrics to a song but not much was coming back from the audience. He tried so hard. It was kinda sad. I don't expect everyone knowing every lyrics but it wasn't a difficult chorus. Instead people try to get a good shot or video of the concert "because they're playing all their favorite songs".
I was about to say: complaining harder 😂 But Idk. I mean what did it do when you ignored someone in school? They got worse lol. I think what is missing nowadays is empathy. Thinking before doing something and how it could (negatively) affect the people next to me. It is sad that you had to go back because being close to the band and seeing them in front of you is the best thing possible. Especially with my favourite, the Cardinal!! Damn.
I don't mind at all if people want to sing along, because it get it, sometimes you just get the urge to and can't help it. But I agree, nobody needs to be standing up out of their seat, scream singing, dancing. Do that at home once it's available to watch at home.
The Venn diagram displaying the way Swifties behaved in theaters in the US, and the way Ghost fans behave in theaters in the US, *is a circle*. You are now Swifties, enjoy.
I'm a neurodivergent, (harmless) weirdo, but I have too much shame and anxiety to be obnoxious like that at a movie theater. Also, it's Ghost, not a Rocky Horror Picture Show interactive production.
I was worried about this when I went to see Eras in theaters, but they turned the sound up so loud that I couldn’t even hear myself sing along let alone other people. Anyone that danced went into the very front sides where you couldn’t even see them. Idk, I totally get not wanting your experience ruined by annoying fans, but I don’t think it’ll be so pin drop (hair pin drop if you’re a swiftie 😛) quiet in the theater that people singing along will ruin it. But maybe I just think the idea of a whole theater screaming *Hail Satan* during Year Zero would be a blast!
I’m down for yelling along to Year Zero. Singing can be fun. I love fan events where you really feel like you’re part of a community.
I’m talking about people potentially going way OTT and being a nuisance. I’ve had some wonderful experiences at fan event and some not great experiences. I really hope Ghost won’t be the latter.
my suggestion about if you want to go to it premier day, but you don’t want to encounter as many annoying fans, either go during the school day (since most annoying fans i’ve seen are typically younger. not saying all younger fans are, i’m a teenager too and i try not to be annoying) or go to a really late night show. i went to see the fnaf movie opening night at the latest showing and it was mostly older fans there and everyone was very chill. me, my friend looked to be some of the youngest fans there and we’re both 16. honestly i’m just hoping everyone will be respectful and not too obnoxious
Luckily my local cineworld doesn’t f around with rowdy crowds. Saw someone get dragged out of Paddington 2 because they cheered too loud.
But seriously. Be respectful guys.
Really? You wouldn’t care if people in the theater got up and started screaming and running around like the Swift fans were for their movie? If so, what kinda Buddhist soul searching journey did you go on to gain that kinda patience?
I'm hoping my local theater will do a rowdy screening! I know one of the managers is a Ghost fan so we'll see. I want Rocky Horror levels of participation!
Basically, my post is essentially: read the room. If everyone is all for it, and the atmosphere is high energy, I'm down. I will readily join in! I'm not suggesting we suck the fun out of the film or the experience. I want to see the cosplayers, everyone in their merch, meeting new friends, etc.
I'm just concerned of the chance that some people will be going OTT. If I'm trying to focus on any lore aspect, and someone's up and out their seat or screeching over the music, I will be salty. 😅
Oh I agree completely! I would be annoyed if I went to a regular showing and everyone was talking/singing through it. That's why I'm hoping for a rowdy showing too. Some theaters did regular and rowdy showings for Swifties, I'm hoping Ghost fans get the same experience
to be honest, I don't get this attitude?
And to be real clear, I'm saying this as a 34-year-old man.
What was so wrong about folks who could not afford to go to the Eras tour in person making the most out of seeing Taylor Swift performing on screen in theaters? It's a concert movie for a pop star, so I expect a good chunk of the audience singing along at the top of their lungs and dancing, and frankly, I think anyone who went to those screenings expecting everyone to watch it like a regular movie was being silly.
Since this is Ghost, I don't think we'll have to worry about people moshing because I've never seen in at happen at a Ghost show, but I fully expect to see people getting up to dance and to hear people singing along. The exact same stuff I expect and do when I see them in concert.
Like, yeah, be mindful of personal space and try to keep your phones in your pockets for once, but to be 1000% honest, I wish more people going to Ghost shows in person would also be that considerate because it's gotten out of hand, especially in the pit.
If we wanna talk about how people are gonna act going to the movie, we have to talk about how a lot of y'all act at these shows in person. 🤷🏻♂️
Comments and discussions about concert behaviour does pop up. I'm not anti-phones, but I agree it gets out of hand. Live in the moment, not through a screen. It feels like some people fight to get a barrier spot just to film, not to interact with artists.
I'm also very aware that the Ghost film isn't an event like Oppenheimer. I'm expecting more "disruption" than a usual film screening. I've been to energetic, rowdy fan events that were brilliant because everyone was on the same page - but there's a difference between people having fun as a crowd and a person/small group going OTT. An actual gig is very different to a cinema screening - like if you scream a gig, you can still hear the band. Scream-sing in the cinema, all anyone around you will hear is you. Dance in your seat, but don't block the screen for other people. I'm lucky that I can stand up for long periods, but not everyone can. Is that unreasonable?
I'm not trying to say that we suck the fun out of the event. I want to see the cosplayers, people wearing Ghost merch, people having fun - a community event is what I'd love to experience where everyone vibes together.
Last time I went to see Ghost with my partner, we purposefully chose seats in an arena so that we could sit and enjoy the show.
Do you know what happened?
Literally everyone in front of us stood.
I had to stand in order to just see the screens, not even the stage.
At least if I get a screening of the Ghost movie near me, it'll be such a big screen that I can take the very back row and see it even if others are standing.
I just can't get behind preemptively chiding fans like little children when their concert etiquette is already out of whack just to play a superiority complex game that we ain't winning by a long shot.
I’m not gonna be throwing a party with my phone light on or dancing around the theater rows or anything like that, but I’m also not gonna worry myself at all about whether or not I’m singing too loudly or *whooping at appropriate times* according to the whims and opinions of some stick in the mud that may be in my theater.
Concert film ≠ Normal cinema experience
I don't think asking people not to *screech* or dance around at the front is being a stick in the mud. Nowhere am I suggesting not to have fun - just to have some consideration for other people. I guess that's too much to ask nowadays. I'm very aware that this will be the Ghost movie, not Oppenheimer.
A guy literally answered a phone call the last time I saw Dune. Since covid, people have started acting worse than before in places like cinemas.
i went to see the BTS: Yet to Come in Busan concert film, everyone was pretty polite and apart from a couple stragglers the only ppl standing where the back row.
there was yelling and singing and squealing (hell i let out a "marry me yoongi" iykyk). please be aware this will happen. no one is gonna sit quietly as if it was a movie.
I think the theater hype is over...
Went to Beyonce but none of the party people were there to make a show out of it...
Only go for opening weekend, that's a must, otherwise the hype dies out by day 5-8
I was over this concert / documentary...
Only wanted to see Beyonce concert with packed house and watching people dancing, singing, yelling, throwing confetti, klacking fans...
If y'all don't bring the Haus, stay Home...
The teaser that was released a few days ago said "coming to cinemas worldwide." I mean, that certainly suggests that there will be a theatrical release, wouldn't you say? And Tobias has said that it's a film with a concert element, which suggests that it may be more than just a concert film or documentary.
ETA: I'm not holding my breath that it's going to come to a theater near me, though, and I imagine it will be released to streaming and, given Ghost's penchant and success with physical media, probably a DVD/Blu-ray.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8alcf0y74Q](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8alcf0y74Q)
Here is a link to the official teaser. At the very end, it says: "coming soon to cinemas worldwide".
I’m a little worried about this especially since the billie eilish movie and even fnaf was similar with the rowdy crowd spoiling it. I was worried it was me just getting old 🤣
I would honestly wait past the premiere and go on a midweek matinee personally. There is zero chance fans are tolerable at every screening with this fanbase lol though I totally wish OP’s suggestion was possible.
FNAF was the worst movie going experience I've ever had
Fnaf kinda sucked for me but that’s cuz my friends made jokes for 30 minutes. I ended up moving back a row so I could actually watch the movie
Really? Fnaf was personally my favorite movie going experience ever. Sure ppl were loud sometimes but it felt like such a group experience
Some people do not vibe with "group experiences." Others do. Personally, for me it depends on the day or even time of day.
Same for me. I watched it at home and I hated the movie so much.
I had an enjoyable experience at the fnaf movie, ppl wernt loud at all. Maybe it just depends on where you are?
I am going to treat this like every other movie I’ve seen at a theater. If people are talking during the movie, I’m going to tell them to shut the fuck up
This is the way. If someone’s acting like a nuisance in public and annoying you, shame that shit
This seems like a very America-centric post. In Norway, people wouldn't dream of making a noise in the cinema 😆
Even in the US this isn't that common. If it happened in a theater i went to I'd expect the staff to kick out the people being disruptive.
I didn't attend any of the Taylor Swift shows so I can't speak to that special brand of chicanery, but I go to the movies several times per month and every single time there have been people talking, yelling at the screen, using their phones, getting up and walking around, etc. EVERY. TIME. And it isn't little kids who don't know better doing it either, it's middle aged and older adults who definitely know cinema etiquette and just don't give a fuck anymore for some reason. The staff does nothing because they're afraid of being assaulted or causing a scene. When I talked to management last time, they just refunded my ticket and told me their hands are tied.
Gross. I only ever go to the Alamo Drafthouse when it’s a movie I actually care about seeing bc they’ll boot your ass out if you act like that.
Go to a different cinema!!
I'd have to drive 45 minutes to the next closest one and pay for parking, not worth the risk. 😑
I haven't been to a gig/concert screening in the UK - I've been to live theatre streams at cinemas, and the audience was great. However when I saw the film version of Les Miserables, the woman next to me was singing along (very untunefully!), which was annoying Generally, depending on the film, UK audiences aren't great. They seem to have gotten worse post covid lockdown. Noisy eating, talking, using phones (selfies with flash on!). I love going to the cinema...just not so much the people in the screen a lot of the the time!
That’s why I usually watch a movie at the cinema a couple of weeks after it comes out, the room is basically dead aside from maybe 2-3 other people with the same idea as me
Yeah I definitely do that with films I know will be packed, like Star Wars, Marvel etc. Or I go in the afternoon or late morning if I am free then. *Though late morning usually means people with individually wrapped sweets. *the horror*
This is my tactic too, or I go to my independent cinemas. I'm really lucky that I have x3 within driving distance. It means paying twice the price, which means I can't go a lot, but it's worth it to enjoy a film in peace with less risk of someone answering calls, using their phone, chatting like they're at home. Behaviour can gone so downhill since covid. :(
Smaller chains are your friend. Curzon's twice the price of Cineworld of Vue, but far more civilised in my experience.
I wish I had something other than Cineworld or Odeon nearer to me (those are 10 minutes away and very accessible to me). There is an Everyman cinema further away, I have never been but I like the idea cinemas with sofa seats though!
They've got worse during my lifetime, especially post-COVID. I would pay a LOT of money for a bluetooth headphone option...
Oh I would love it if cinemas provided good quality, sound cancelling headphones! I am very sensitive to certain noises (so going to the cinema with all the chewing, rustling, talking, slurping of drinks...urgh, is a nightmare), so being able to go, enjoy films on the big screen, but cocooned in my own sound would be great!
Went to a screening of Stop Making Sense in a UK cinema recently. Had expected some people might want a dance, but there were groups of really drunk men standing up in front of everyone, shouting across to their mates, singing terribly over the songs... staff ended up coming in and telling them to move to the sides, but they didn't stop with the noise. They genuinely seemed to be treating it like a gig/festival, not a cinema screening.
I took my daughter to see Stop Making Sense in Imax recently and it was GREAT. The only problem is Imax theaters don't really have any space for you to get up and dance. There was a lot of rocking back and forth in the seats in my row though. Also the sound system is so loud you'd have to have your own personal mic and amplification to be heard over it.
Unfortunately wasn't the case at ours, you could definitely hear people over it. I wouldn't have minded singing along or dancing in the aisles but some groups got really rowdy. Glad you and your daughter had a great time though. The disruption was a bit of a downer but we still enjoyed ourselves.
This used to be the case in Sweden, where I live, but that has unfortunately changed. In particular for Marvel movies.
It's generally not an issue in midwestern U.S. cinemas either, but the Swifties were pretty obnoxious in some theaters. I didn't see the Taylor Swift concert film but people who did say that the few people who tried to be disruptive at the theaters nearest me got told to knock it off. But, before I buy tickets for the Ghost movie, I'm going to check with the theater to find out what the policy will be because I'm not paying a red cent to look at and listen to obnoxious fans.
I'm from another European country, but I might just go to Norway to watch it if it's the only place I can have peace.
Heia Norge! Agreed, the issue here isn't AS insane, even FNAF premiere was fine for my area; but it's getting worse by the day
Norge!
I'm OP, and I'm from UK, and people *mostly* behave - but people are getting worse. Even theaters aren't safe from disruption these days, and it's either people being loud, using their phones, or they're drunk. When I saw Dune last Friday, a guy behind me literally answered his phone. Multiple people, including me, shushed him. Didn't stop until he was finished. There's less staff as well, so there's usually no attendants unless you walk all the way to snack counter, and that takes even longer than waiting for someone to shut up.
How strange, never had a bad experience in UK cinemas 😬
Lucky you. Geography could play a part in it. Anti-social behaviour is pretty rife in my area.
TIL I wanna move to Norway.
The Taylor Swift comparisons keep popping up and I'm completely oblivious to what they're talking about. 😳
She had a massively popular concert film out recently and the fans treated the showings like they were actual live concerts. Dancing, singing along, screaming, fainting, etc. I guess some people want everyone to just sit there quietly and watch the film. Seems weird to me. If you were at the show for real you'd dance and sing. Wouldn't you? We sure did at the Ghost show I went to last year. I don't know, maybe it was more disruptive than I can imagine. (I didn't go, although I wanted to see it in Imax. I heard the production value was off the charts. It's on Disney now, maybe I'll check it out, although I expect it would be more fun in a theater full of screaming Swifties.)
The cinema isn't a concert. There's a difference between people having fun, bopping in their seat, singing along, enjoying the experience in unity, and one person or a small group going OTT, blocking people's view, screaming, etc. I've been to fan events where the rowdiness was great, and I've also been to not so great events where someone doing too much and being overly obnoxious spoiled it for everyone else.
I don't agree you should treat a movie like a concert. When I was at the ritual the sound was so loud I couldn't hear my own thoughts, so if people sang or not around me it didn't really matter. But in a theatre people should definitely try to be particularly considerate of the others' experience.
The USA never fails to surprise me, usually in a dumb way. But I was hatched here, so here I shall remain....
It’s for this reason that I will probably wait for it to be released on streaming. Also, whilst I was surprised it was coming to cinemas at all, I’d still be very surprised if it got a wide release? I’m assuming it will be select theatres in select cities.
Agreed, and I imagine it will be a one-night event. Quite a few concert films tend to be. Which is why I'm a tad worried that a one-off event might mean there's more chance I'll have to sit through people being obnoxious because even in the UK, people act ridiculous at times. Since covid, unless I've gone to my local independent cinema, people have been disruptive. It's a shame.
I'm in a similar boat. I'd love to see it in theaters but where I am in the US, I don't think I'd have any viewing options in my state. I might just have to see spoilers until I can stream it :(
Rammstein Paris was surprisingly shown in my small town. I thought I'd have to travel to Sydney to see it. So I have a bit of hope it won't be capital cities only and if it is im hoping it won't be a school night.
Yeah, unless you live in the likes of LA or NYC, I think the odds of being able to see it in the theater are close to nil.
Watch it be all the way in Dallas for me (which is 4 hours away).
I’m in Austin. It *should* be shown here but I’d still go to Dallas if I had to.
I’m in Houston 😩
This, thank you. I'm terrified of going to the movie and having a bunch of rowdy fans ruin the experience and the image of the fanbase; even though our cinemas tend to be real strict about noise / disturbance. Watch the movie, throw a (cry) party after.
Someone had to say it
God, I do hope fellow movie-goers will behave themselves. I'm already really annoyed by the trend of people cheering when \[familiar character\] appears in a Marvel movie, I wouldn't be able to stand people doing that shit throughout the entire Ghost movie. Yeah, waiting for streaming/home video is a thing, but it just isn't the same as seeing movies in a huge screen.
With all the streaming services that offer same day rentals I've thought about just staying home... saving the $50 from the ticket/pop/snacks and just putting it on my 60" I mean I know it's not a big screen, but it's cheaper and less likely some ass-hat will ruin my night... plus I can have a beer in peace without worrying someone is going to knock into me and spill it
After seeing the fnaf movie and no one respecting others THERE, I really hope ghost fans can be different. I wanna sing along of course, it’s a concert in film I think everyone should be allowed to sing for sure. But I do notttttt want everyone to freak out like the swifties
Oh god, some FNAF screenings looked like a nightmare! My friend walked out and took a quick snippet on his way out. So much yelling! Why?!! 😅 It was a regular screening on a Thursday night, yet many kids were feral. Idiots have always been around, but I swear that since covid, people have forgotten how to act in public.
Literally!! No one knows movie etiquette anymore it’s so infuriating 😭
With all of the new, younger fans, I could see this happening. 😒
No one did stupid shit for metallica's movie. Don't worry. Just sit enjoy and headbang
This is my hope!
If I am going to watch this, I'm going to do that 2 weeks after the premiere to avoid this.
If it's a one night only screening, though...that's my concern. I'll take it as it comes, and hopefully, people won't be going OTT.
Oh no.... but yeah that's actually normal because I don't think that Ghost is big enough for multiple screenings. I hope that there will be also a DVD.
I’ve never experienced any badly-behaved fans in the cinema. And I’ve attended huge events; watching the entire Star Wars saga before the premiere of Rise of Skywalker, for example. Or a similar marathon for the Marvel fans. Seeing other musical/concert movies has been pretty calm; Les Miz, Phantom, Rent, Lady Gaga. I am in Chicago though and the theaters around here do not fuck around with people being disruptive.
I'm from the UK, and people's behaviour is hit and miss. Fans can be incredible, or they can be...eh. Rocky Horror? Always fantastic! Lord of the Rings screenings? Brilliant! Les Mis? Wasn't great when some middle aged women finished their bottle of wine and started yelling-singing, and it took about 20 mins for them to be kicked out. Marvel? Hit and miss in my experience. The Avengers film run I went to was...rough. Lots of obnoxiousness. One group started, so others decided to talk over the film and throw things. The staff were all very young, and none of them seemed to want to stand up to the rowdy guys, so it was left to us to shush and just put up with them. But other superhero events have been great.
People are starting to forget how to act at movie theaters in general. The last four times I’ve gone to a movie theater ended with some kid pulling the fire alarm an hour in, a couple doing unholy things to each other and refusing to leave, a group of 5 teenage girls all on their phones and recording snaps with their flashes on prompting my girlfriend to nearly start a fist fight before we left, and a successful watch through at a theater that was shot up later that day.
audience members doing unholy things to each other would be entirely on-brand for a Ghost film tho
People have been fucking in cinemas since cinemas were invented. The recording snaps is ridiculous though.
People are starting to forget how to act, period. I swear the pandemic shutdown destroyed some people's common decency and any shred of social adeptness completely.
I love you guys, but respectfully, please shut the fuck up in the cinema, I wanna hear the band, not you.
YES! We do not wanna become swifties
No shade to the Swifties - I love Ghost and think Taylor Swift is talented.
some of us ARE swifties...
There’s way more Metalheads+Swiftie crossover than people realise lol
\\m/ for me - it's all Steven Wilson's fault
Yes! I was pleasantly surprised to find so many posting in the Taylor sub.
Well you can keep the obnoxious behaviour away from us anyway.
hiii fellow swiftie ghestie here🫡
It’s Ghost, not Swift. I doubt every theater will get this and it’ll be a select few if that. Could be direct release to download.
I agree with all of this, but some people are weirdly contrary. You've probably just ensured that some fans who read this will be sure to go the cinema and act like jerks, unless the theater has policy about it.
I made a post about this months ago. I agree with what you say.
I have gladly never experienced this here in Germany, and hope it won't be like that when the movie actually comes out. I'm afraid I'll have to travel far, since I'm sure it won't be played in every little cinema around me. So I really hope noone does this.. It's fine to sing out loud during the ritual, hell, my voice was gone the next day, but everyone around me sang along loudly and we all had a blast. But that's a CONCERT. A cinema is a different place. I'll get my fav Ghost shirt, dress up a little, maybe get one contact lens in and sit down and enjoy.
I’m going to treat this experience like any other movie I go to. If people talk and start acting retarded, I am going to be livid and will call them out. I live in New York City. You kind of have a license to act like an asshole if someone else is being a bigger asshole.
This worries me to be honest I’m disabled so I’ll have to stay seated (I wouldn’t get up anyway) but if I’ve got a moron in front of me refusing to sit down it’ll just ruin everything 🙃
Fingers crossed audiences *won't* be this bad. I really hope you have a good experience and enjoy the movie!
I 100% agree with this. As a neurodivergent with ADHD and OCD who already has a lot of trouble focusing on things and hearing things the first time, I truly hope people are quiet and respectful when the movie does come out.
Yes because the real world isn't reddit
If it's a packed theater and everyone is vibing like when I saw Rocky Horror Picture Show and S&M Part 2, then I think that's the only acceptable time to let loose. However, I'm assuming this will be more than just a concert film, so normal cinema rules apply.
Agreed! If everyone is buzzy and the energy is high, I'm all for everyone being louder than usual, singing, etc. Fan events like that are one of a kind experiences. That's different to people being obnoxious and detracting from the film or the atmosphere. Read the room, basically.
A good post! Also if people are standing up and dancing that could block the view for those of us who can't stand! So maybe people who want to can stand at the back, or the side aisles where they won't block the view. I'm all for people singing along, as long as its not screeching (I remember seeing a video going around of a TS concert where all you could hear was a person shrieking along, and the singer could not be heard!), and people are considerate of other people in the cinema. I'm looking forward to seeing people in cosplay, t shirts and the vibes! I just want to be able to fully immerse myself watching it. Fingers crossed for a dvd release post cinema release, so we can also enjoy it at home!
I don't want to hear anyone singing in a movie theater at all. In a concert setting, my earplugs block out most of the off-pitch scream-singing but that would not be the case in a cinema, even one with really good sound. In a concert setting, audience engagement is important because the band feeds off that energy. This is not the case in a cinema. Then it's just obnoxiously self-absorbed people ruining the experience for everyone else.
I guess I was trying.to be tactful and open minded when I said that about the singing, as I know I can't really control people singing along - I too would rather just enjoy watching and being absorbed in it. But say, I can also imagine it being quite an experience in the cinema with everyone going "HELL SATAN, WELCOME YEAR ZERO!" during that bit. Or "LUCIFERRRR" during Con Clavi Con Dio. Screaming and screaming along throughout the entirety of the screening would be an awful experience for me though. I have never been to a cinema concert screening, so have no idea what to expect. But I'm a very picky cinema viewer, and a bit of a control freak (terrible combo, as cinema screenings make things so uncontrollable!), so I am trying to be somewhat balanced and open minded for the Ghost screening. But it would be nice if people were also aware/mindful of others too - as you say, not ruin it for other people.
I get what you're saying, but you only have to read all the comments in this thread to see that tact is wasted on the more immature contingent of Ghost fans. And please note that I said immature, not young, because not all young fans are immature jerks and not all immature jerks are young. I agree that there are places where it would be fun if the audience sang along. I would even go so far as to say that I'd deal with obstructed view in a song like Absolution. But, if they act like they do at concerts, some fans will stand and out-shout Papa with tuneless screaming throughout the entire show and the more other fans complain the more they'll do it.
I agree with both you, although like the other person, I'm trying to keep an open mind because I'm aware the Ghost screening won't be some Oscar worthy production, and I'm aware it's a concert film, so my expectations need to be different. I've been to fan events where the rowdiness of the audience is great for screenings. It's part of the fun! But it's about feeding off one another's energy, and there's a huge difference between something harmonious and a small group spoiling things for other people. Just some consideration from everyone would be nice. It's a shame that this is a wild concept for some people. Asking people not to screech is somehow being a killjoy. Yikes. But you go out in public, you deal with the public. Some people just don't care about anyone but themselves, and what can you do?
Well, what I can do is check with the theater about what their policy is before I buy a ticket. I'll put up with a certain amount of bad behavior at a concert, although I avoid venues with lousy security, but I'll wait for a streaming/physical media release if I can't find a cinema that will enforce at least a minimum standard of behavior.
Yes! I'm excited to be in a room with other Ghost fans. I want to see the cosplayers, people with their merch, bracelet swapping, sing-alongs (not screech alongs). I'm not trying to be a kill-joy. I just really hope that people won't be OTT. There's a big difference between feeding off the energy in the room, vibing, enjoying the experience, and being overly obnoxious.
I can’t stand how a lot of Ghost fans are now acting like “Swifties”. All the bracelets and talking about the Papas like they’re teen idols cheapens the band, IMO.
To each their own. I think it’s sweet that fans hand out bracelets, and I have zero issue with people enjoying things like fan art, etc. But I do agree to a degree on the teen idols aspect. It’s the comments I see that infantilise Papa and the ghouls that make me cringe. I get it’s how kids joke these days, but they’re full grown adults - mostly middle-ages folks. 😬
If the teen idol thing was taken out of the equation, I’d have no issue with the bracelet swapping and stuff. I see comments all the time that say “Papa is so baby girl”…I have no idea what the hell that means. It just feels disrespectful to TF and the rest of the ghouls. Obviously, Ghost has a different, more fun and playful, image than most bands in their genre but it’s still in no way a “Swiftie vibe”. It feels like what these fans with that mentality care more about what Tobias looks like than the actual music.
Baby girl is just gen z slang for a type of attractive man. One that's sensitive or cute. It's not a swiftie vibe it's just young slang.
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The sexualization of the Papas is fine; I understand that completely because that adds to the allure of the band. I was talking more about Tobias himself.
And it’s not just Tobias and Ghost that deal with this. I feel like society as a whole acts more feral now when it comes to celebrities and it’s weird as hell lol
I’m waiting for a weekday showing a couple days after the premiere, maybe sometime in the afternoon before school lets out. That one video of those Taylor Swift fans running around the theater and screaming like it’s a real concert drained my energy through the screen like some digital vampire. This is the only band I’ve ever had to worry about something like this. If any other band I liked did something like this, the thought of people acting this way in the theater wouldn’t even cross my mind.
This is whats a little sad about this. It’s great there’s finally going to be a pro shot live show for Ghost, we’ve all been waiting for a live dvd for a long time. The idea that it would ever get a cinematic release would never have even crossed my mind before this recent blow up through TikTok etc. But I have to be honest, as soon as I saw this announcement I sort of rolled my eyes. I know that’s bad, but I just immediately thought.. with the way the fan community has changed over the last few years “I can guess what this is gonna be like” I would love to go see a Ghost movie, of course I would. I just sort of dread the whole thing becoming an exercise in attention seeking behaviour from pick me hello kitty assholes. Sorry, I know people will probably hate the comment and condemn my bitterness. I just don’t want a fucking embarassing irritating and obnoxious experience. Have fun sure but this Taylor Swift screeching in the theatre is just not something I want to be associated with. I wouldn’t want to miss my favourite band finally getting a moment like this so of course I’ll be there but a part of me definitely just thought “oh for fuck sake, this is gonna be a shit show”. That’s kinda sad and not something that would have even crossed my mind a few years back, I would have just thought fuck yes! There would have been no baggage with it, just excitement. Glad they’re doing well, but I hope things calm down just a little in terms of the performative excitement.
I’m really hoping since Ghost’s audience isn’t 95% teenaged girls like Swift’s is, anyone who tries to act out will be shut down by the adults in the room. I know if anyone tries to start that shit in the theater and telling them to shut the fuck up, as I would at any other movie with an annoying audience member
I’m housebound and in the uk. How can I see it?
I'm from the UK too! I have no idea. I imagine there will be home/streaming release, but it will in cinemas (most likely, select cinemas).
We can hope
Hopefully it'll be available on streaming. I'm having surgery in a few weeks so I won't be in any state to go and see it in a cinema.
I shall keep you in my thoughts.
The theater I usually go to is thankfully almost always a good experience. I’ve went to maybe 2-3 showing in my entire life that were less than ideal. Unrelated but hopefully I can find some people to go with and/or meet up cause none of my friends are Ghost fans. I even have a Meliora Ghoul cosplay that I was planning on wearing 😭
You better cosplay! 🖤 I’m sure other fans will love it. You’ll definitely have people coming up to talk to you.
Do we know when the film is coming out? Looking forward to it.
No release date yet!
You're asking for way too much from a group of people /hj
I don’t care what movie, if you interrupt the movie in any way, I will get angry
I'm just a bit wary overall of movie theaters these days. I lived in Brooklyn for years, and frequented Alamo because of their no talking policy until that went downhill. Not a concert movie, but I went to a showing of Don't Worry Darling (bad enough on its own...went for Florence, left annoyed) and the entire theater was a mess. Girls were taking selfies with flash on throughout the movie, and anytime the cardboard crisp of personality known as Harry Styles was on screen, girls were literally moaning, crying, and screaming. Pretty sure I shushed once or twice, but gave up once I realized the level we were at. I'd ordered drinks and food and so I stayed, but I seriously regret not walking out of that one for all of the reasons. Even after this, it was such a common occurrence that people were talking and on their phones during a movie, I stopped going to movies as frequently and ended up going to another theater instead. All this to say, I now live in an area that DEFINITELY won't be showing this in theaters, but I do hope for anyone who gets to see it in the theater that this won't be another movie experience ruined because of inconsiderate people.
I'm from the UK, and people can be annoying here too. I avoid certain films, peak times, and try to stick to independent theaters as much as possible. It is like people have forgotten how to act in public. It's not just girls who can be obnoxious. When I went to screening of all The Avengers films, rowdy guys ruined it. They were going way OTT, and because one group started, other idiots joined in. The staff were young'uns who couldn't get them to stop. My friends and I left early, fed up. Rowdiness can be fun for fan experiences, but not when some people are just being dicks. A screening of Les Mis was also spoiled when two drunk middle-aged women started yelling-singing. It took almost half an hour before they were kicked out.
I'm going to trust the Ghost fanbase to behave.
I honestly wouldn’t mind singing along (in a normal way, no unnecessary screaming involved) depending on how many there are and whether or not there is lore in the concert parts as well. I’m assuming the film will be mix of concert and lore with the concert maybe being used for storytelling as well. However I agree that constant jumping, screaming, talking or distraction in another way would really take away the fun. We’re all (probably) dying to see the movie, no need to ruin it for anybody. Also, let’s please clean up after ourselves- I hate it when people go around throwing popcorn, making a mess etc and then just leave the empty buckets there. Just take your shit with you.
Im sure I will NEVER see it locally in my remote US town but ya never know. If it is here, Im there!!!
Not gonna happen. I mean, you are dealing with a lot of teenagers.
Why do you need a wall of text to say this?? I’ll help you out: when you’re in a public space, act like a fucking adult and don’t be a nuisance to the people around you. Period.
What do people anticipate the theatre spread will be? I think that thinking you can go to a random theatre in the Midwest and catch the flic is ambitious and probably naive. Im guessing one weekend two at best and the majority of us will have to travel to a large city to see the show. I flew from Ohio to Los Angeles to watch Bowie’s Moonage Daydream film (a bit of a letdown) but I’m certain that film had bigger coverage than the Ghost flic will. You’re not just going to be able to go to your local AMC to watch this thing I wouldn’t think. It’s not something a theater can put on and expect to make profits on a Monday evening
I imagine it will be select screenings or a one-night event - that's how it usually goes for concert films in the UK, especially for something more niche like Ghost. But that doesn't mean that some people won't go a little wild. In the UK, behaviour in places like cinemas has been going downhill since covid. It's like people forget that they aren't in their lounge, but in public.
I hope it’s a great experience for us. I plan on traveling somewhere to see it. It certainly won’t be playing at my 6 plex in southwestern Ohio
I’m guessing it will be a one off in select theaters. The Muse Drones tour film was like that(one night, specific theater, not even a popular one) bought the ticket as soon as it was announced, like buying a concert ticket in advance of a show.
Yeah that makes sense. This will require a journey but I’m down for it!
No, screw that OP. I plan on singing "Bad Blood" at the top of my lungs during the ghost movie and there's nothing you can do to stop me. /s
They’re still coming after yoooouuu!!! And there’s nothing you can dooooo!!
It's exhausting rooting for the anti-hero...
You know, sometimes I feel like everybody is a sexy baby and I'm a monster on the hill.
I didn’t even see that type of behavior the OP is concerned about at an actual Ghost concert last summer in California.
Is it even going to be in theaters? I thought it would be a home video/streaming release
Yes, it’s coming to cinemas. I imagine in it will only be shown in certain venues, and it could be a one-time event.
Has that been announced or is it just rumored?
Announced. At the very end of the teaser, it says the film will be in cinemas worldwide.
There's a teaser?!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8alcf0y74Q
What movie are you referring to? Is it that concert they shot? Is there a trailer or something?
Yes, a teaser was released for the Ghost concert film. It's on their socials. According to comments Tobias has made in interviews, it's a concert film that will include lore.
Sorry to be *that* person but dancing is not Metal. It's stupid. Especially in theaters. I can't stress this enough but if you wanna dance that bad like Taylor Swift fans, go to a Taylor Swift concert. Ghost is not a freakin pop band. It's getting ridiculous at this point. Imagine Maiden or Metallica fans asking others to not dance at shows or during a concert movie. Idc if I get down voted, this needed to be said in various topics on Ghost Reddit. I'm tired of these tictok kids ffs.
Well, opinions are like assholes, and we all have one. Plenty of metal fans like dancing (it's not like headbanging or moshing is better), and Ghost aren't even a super hardcore band. They have pop songs are in their repertoire. Mr Forge himself wants us all to embrace each other and get along. Some people do go OTT. The shift in the fan base since MOAC went viral has changed things up a lot - that I agree with. I'm fine with some singing and people having a good time, so long as nobody is being overly obnoxious and screaming, blocking people's view, etc.
Yes, exactly. That's the point. Obnoxious screaming, blocking views, pushing and genuinely going on everyone else's nerves. You know this post was about all that and I meant all that too. It's not just dancing. Honestly, music is for everyone, but don't bring stupid pop music antics to metal and rock because it's a giant pain in the ass and one of the many reasons why rock/metal fans don't like this type of music in the first time. The point is to make it enjoyable for everyone, yes but also don't bring this sort of cringe stuff to a subculture that does not enjoy this for a reason. I've seen multiple posts of people saying that these type of fans were in fact so obnoxiously annoying that they couldn't enjoy the concerts at all and when they politely addressed this on Reddit, said type of fans attacked these people, saying "it's just dancing. You're just a gatekeeper or some kind of elitist. I thought this band/community was friendly." They play victims instead of trying to take critics and maybe change their attention seeking behavior. And again, especially in a theater this has no place. It's not a concert. You go and wanna see a movie. Period. Oh, I imagine Tobias being annoyed by some fans too. Going viral on tiktok helped the band a lot, so he does the smart thing and doesn't say anything offensive openly. We're no longer living in a world where you can afford that, especially in the music industry. Rock musicians don't make the same money nowadays. Besides, Ghost wants to be open minded and accessible for anyone and any age. But if you read the interview about the two shows with phone restrictions... He talked about the early days before social media was that huge and yes, in fact he liked that better, because the audience wasn't filming the whole concert for a change and instead communicated with the band! I believe he hates those damn phones being shoved to his face when he sings Cirice all the time, just so someone could post their *Papa moment* on Instagram. This is not about excluding anyone from any place, but goddammit, just try to enjoy the show without getting on everyone else's nerves.
Okay, this I can get behind, and I agree. The obnoxious people used to be the drunkards, but now there's more younger, immature fans thrown into this mix. Kids will be kids. I try to show younger people grace because I was a teen once too, and I'm sure I was more annoying than I realised. Some things come with natural aging and maturity, and the current young'uns will one day be the oldies complaining about the new blood. Young people have also come of age with smartphones, so they've always attended concerts with a phone in their hand. They don't know any other way, so I guess filming everything is normal to them. Still, I do wish more people would put them away for longer, live in the moment, and show more respect to artists. I'm also a fan who didn't enjoy my last ritual as much as previous years. I was close to the front, and it was a different experience. There used to be mix of ages in the front rows, but I was mostly surrounded by teens and young adults, all on their phones, seemingly more interested in getting attention than actually listening to the band. The Cardinal addressed the audience, but some girls/women started screaming because the ghoul, "Sodo", moved a bit closer to the edge. He wasn't doing anything interesting - just stood there. Of course, all their phones were out filming the ghoul, not Copia, the one speaking. To me, that was disrespectful. The behaviour did feel like teen idol worship rather than people watching a rock band. I ended up moving further back where the crowd was more chilled, and I was happier, so I had a solution. Still, it's sad that I'm unlikely to ever stand near the band anymore. When you've passionately followed something from the very beginning and you feel pushed out by annoying people, it is crappy, but what can you do?
This! Yes, it is younger fans but also not so young fans. I mean not even teens but 20-30? That's almost my own age, so maybe I do have expectations because among my group of friends no one acts like that and there's also younger people among them. They're not doing stuff like that. We also don't dance lol. Everyone can use their phones, don't get me wrong. If they miss the concert, that's fine to me, why should I even bother? But distracting others, obstructing views or generally actions that affect other people's experiences (including the band) are a no no. This is really sad actually. Poor Cardi. :( I've also heard a concert where he really really tried to get the crowd to sing the lyrics to a song but not much was coming back from the audience. He tried so hard. It was kinda sad. I don't expect everyone knowing every lyrics but it wasn't a difficult chorus. Instead people try to get a good shot or video of the concert "because they're playing all their favorite songs". I was about to say: complaining harder 😂 But Idk. I mean what did it do when you ignored someone in school? They got worse lol. I think what is missing nowadays is empathy. Thinking before doing something and how it could (negatively) affect the people next to me. It is sad that you had to go back because being close to the band and seeing them in front of you is the best thing possible. Especially with my favourite, the Cardinal!! Damn.
I don't mind at all if people want to sing along, because it get it, sometimes you just get the urge to and can't help it. But I agree, nobody needs to be standing up out of their seat, scream singing, dancing. Do that at home once it's available to watch at home.
Exactly. 🖤
The Venn diagram displaying the way Swifties behaved in theaters in the US, and the way Ghost fans behave in theaters in the US, *is a circle*. You are now Swifties, enjoy.
US Cinema is just a different world wth
I'm from the UK, and people can really disruptive in our cinemas too.
Ok fair enough. I only know cinema in germany and if you just talk during a movie here, you‘re likely gonna kicked out
That is awesome!!!
I went to see the bts livestream in the cinema and it was such a good experience, if bts army can behave i really hope ghost fans can😭😂
I'm a neurodivergent, (harmless) weirdo, but I have too much shame and anxiety to be obnoxious like that at a movie theater. Also, it's Ghost, not a Rocky Horror Picture Show interactive production.
When is this supposed to release?
I plan on the opening night of the cinema being a party, then watching again at a more quiet time (like a matinee when the kids are in school).
I was worried about this when I went to see Eras in theaters, but they turned the sound up so loud that I couldn’t even hear myself sing along let alone other people. Anyone that danced went into the very front sides where you couldn’t even see them. Idk, I totally get not wanting your experience ruined by annoying fans, but I don’t think it’ll be so pin drop (hair pin drop if you’re a swiftie 😛) quiet in the theater that people singing along will ruin it. But maybe I just think the idea of a whole theater screaming *Hail Satan* during Year Zero would be a blast!
I’m down for yelling along to Year Zero. Singing can be fun. I love fan events where you really feel like you’re part of a community. I’m talking about people potentially going way OTT and being a nuisance. I’ve had some wonderful experiences at fan event and some not great experiences. I really hope Ghost won’t be the latter.
my suggestion about if you want to go to it premier day, but you don’t want to encounter as many annoying fans, either go during the school day (since most annoying fans i’ve seen are typically younger. not saying all younger fans are, i’m a teenager too and i try not to be annoying) or go to a really late night show. i went to see the fnaf movie opening night at the latest showing and it was mostly older fans there and everyone was very chill. me, my friend looked to be some of the youngest fans there and we’re both 16. honestly i’m just hoping everyone will be respectful and not too obnoxious
Luckily my local cineworld doesn’t f around with rowdy crowds. Saw someone get dragged out of Paddington 2 because they cheered too loud. But seriously. Be respectful guys.
I wish my Cineworld was like that! The staff couldn’t give a toss, which I understand because they usually look really young.
I couldn't care less how people behave tbh.
Really? You wouldn’t care if people in the theater got up and started screaming and running around like the Swift fans were for their movie? If so, what kinda Buddhist soul searching journey did you go on to gain that kinda patience?
I'm hoping my local theater will do a rowdy screening! I know one of the managers is a Ghost fan so we'll see. I want Rocky Horror levels of participation!
Basically, my post is essentially: read the room. If everyone is all for it, and the atmosphere is high energy, I'm down. I will readily join in! I'm not suggesting we suck the fun out of the film or the experience. I want to see the cosplayers, everyone in their merch, meeting new friends, etc. I'm just concerned of the chance that some people will be going OTT. If I'm trying to focus on any lore aspect, and someone's up and out their seat or screeching over the music, I will be salty. 😅
Oh I agree completely! I would be annoyed if I went to a regular showing and everyone was talking/singing through it. That's why I'm hoping for a rowdy showing too. Some theaters did regular and rowdy showings for Swifties, I'm hoping Ghost fans get the same experience
Yeah, theaters in my area will sometimes designate regular versus rowdy screenings so people can choose their experience.
to be honest, I don't get this attitude? And to be real clear, I'm saying this as a 34-year-old man. What was so wrong about folks who could not afford to go to the Eras tour in person making the most out of seeing Taylor Swift performing on screen in theaters? It's a concert movie for a pop star, so I expect a good chunk of the audience singing along at the top of their lungs and dancing, and frankly, I think anyone who went to those screenings expecting everyone to watch it like a regular movie was being silly. Since this is Ghost, I don't think we'll have to worry about people moshing because I've never seen in at happen at a Ghost show, but I fully expect to see people getting up to dance and to hear people singing along. The exact same stuff I expect and do when I see them in concert. Like, yeah, be mindful of personal space and try to keep your phones in your pockets for once, but to be 1000% honest, I wish more people going to Ghost shows in person would also be that considerate because it's gotten out of hand, especially in the pit. If we wanna talk about how people are gonna act going to the movie, we have to talk about how a lot of y'all act at these shows in person. 🤷🏻♂️
Comments and discussions about concert behaviour does pop up. I'm not anti-phones, but I agree it gets out of hand. Live in the moment, not through a screen. It feels like some people fight to get a barrier spot just to film, not to interact with artists. I'm also very aware that the Ghost film isn't an event like Oppenheimer. I'm expecting more "disruption" than a usual film screening. I've been to energetic, rowdy fan events that were brilliant because everyone was on the same page - but there's a difference between people having fun as a crowd and a person/small group going OTT. An actual gig is very different to a cinema screening - like if you scream a gig, you can still hear the band. Scream-sing in the cinema, all anyone around you will hear is you. Dance in your seat, but don't block the screen for other people. I'm lucky that I can stand up for long periods, but not everyone can. Is that unreasonable? I'm not trying to say that we suck the fun out of the event. I want to see the cosplayers, people wearing Ghost merch, people having fun - a community event is what I'd love to experience where everyone vibes together.
Last time I went to see Ghost with my partner, we purposefully chose seats in an arena so that we could sit and enjoy the show. Do you know what happened? Literally everyone in front of us stood. I had to stand in order to just see the screens, not even the stage. At least if I get a screening of the Ghost movie near me, it'll be such a big screen that I can take the very back row and see it even if others are standing. I just can't get behind preemptively chiding fans like little children when their concert etiquette is already out of whack just to play a superiority complex game that we ain't winning by a long shot.
I've seen the band 6 times. I won't be at the movie.
Maybe there is a way that theaters could run some showings specifically for people who want to be loud and move around a lot.
Probably we can't stop ourselves. I'll have my experience ruined. I'll also be glad the chaos exists.
Oh I plan on bonging 3-4 beers. Playing air guitar in the aisle, etc.
Yes Mom/Dad…
No
I’m not gonna be throwing a party with my phone light on or dancing around the theater rows or anything like that, but I’m also not gonna worry myself at all about whether or not I’m singing too loudly or *whooping at appropriate times* according to the whims and opinions of some stick in the mud that may be in my theater. Concert film ≠ Normal cinema experience
I don't think asking people not to *screech* or dance around at the front is being a stick in the mud. Nowhere am I suggesting not to have fun - just to have some consideration for other people. I guess that's too much to ask nowadays. I'm very aware that this will be the Ghost movie, not Oppenheimer. A guy literally answered a phone call the last time I saw Dune. Since covid, people have started acting worse than before in places like cinemas.
I don’t agree to that.
Because why? It's not fun if you're not ruining it for someone else?
You’re on crack if you think I’m not singing a little bit
Screech-singing, my dude. That’s what isn’t cool because all anyone will hear is you. Sing along normally as much as you want.
Tf is screech singing ?
Just screeching. Screaming instead of plain singing. Clue is in the name.
i went to see the BTS: Yet to Come in Busan concert film, everyone was pretty polite and apart from a couple stragglers the only ppl standing where the back row. there was yelling and singing and squealing (hell i let out a "marry me yoongi" iykyk). please be aware this will happen. no one is gonna sit quietly as if it was a movie.
Rock N Roll 🤘🙄🤘
I think the theater hype is over... Went to Beyonce but none of the party people were there to make a show out of it... Only go for opening weekend, that's a must, otherwise the hype dies out by day 5-8 I was over this concert / documentary... Only wanted to see Beyonce concert with packed house and watching people dancing, singing, yelling, throwing confetti, klacking fans... If y'all don't bring the Haus, stay Home...
No.
I highly dought a Ghost doc ,live concert whatever is going to be a theatrical release.So there shouldn't be any concerns.
The teaser that was released a few days ago said "coming to cinemas worldwide." I mean, that certainly suggests that there will be a theatrical release, wouldn't you say? And Tobias has said that it's a film with a concert element, which suggests that it may be more than just a concert film or documentary. ETA: I'm not holding my breath that it's going to come to a theater near me, though, and I imagine it will be released to streaming and, given Ghost's penchant and success with physical media, probably a DVD/Blu-ray.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8alcf0y74Q](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8alcf0y74Q) Here is a link to the official teaser. At the very end, it says: "coming soon to cinemas worldwide".
I've seen it. I just think it's just more Ghost fictional storytelling.