Arts & Entertainment
Marcus Theatres Say 'Incredibles 2' Could Cause Seizures
Marcus Theatres around St. Louis are issuing seizure warnings regarding strobe effects in Disney's 'Incredibles 2.'
ST. LOUIS, MO — Marcus Theatres is joining a number of venues across the country who are posting warnings about Disney's new film, "Incredibles 2," saying it may trigger seizures for those with epilepsy or other photosensitive conditions.
The film opened Friday to the biggest box office numbers ever seen for an animated movie. But, multiple audience members have posted to social media that a character's strobe weapon made them nauseous or triggered seizures.
The Epilepsy Foundation released a statement on Saturday, after moviegoers reported issues, urging Disney to issue warnings about the lights featured in "Incredibles 2." Disney ended up encouraging theaters to post alerts inside or at the box office.
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Marcus Theatres, a company that has several locations in the St. Louis area and across the Midwest, has posted warnings in their box offices.
Patch reached out to the company regarding the issue, and Mari Randa, the copany's director of marketing and communications responded, saying out of an abundance of caution, signage has been posted at the box office area at Marcus Theatres (pictured above).
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Here are a few examples of social media complaints from over the weekend:
@DisneyPixar @Disney I am a HUGE fan of Disney & Pixar. Sunday I saw the Incredibles 2 and suffered a seizure right after. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Had a million tests done and my head is still currently pounding.
— Tressa2796 (@tressa2796) June 20, 2018
Incredibles 2 was good but the amount of scenes that almost made me sick really sucked. Cause I don't get seizures but there's long scenes of disgusting flashes. Thanks Pixar.
— William Beglinger (@WBeglinger) June 20, 2018
incredibles 2 was definitely worth it. although i would suggest they put a warning sign for epilepsy/seizure sensitive patients during certain scenes.
— mina (@weyheymina) June 20, 2018
For more information and movie times, visit marcuscinemas.com.
Patch reporter Rebecca Bream contributed.
Photo courtesy of Marcus Theatres
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