{"id":122202,"date":"2025-09-08T05:33:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T05:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/122202\/"},"modified":"2025-09-08T05:33:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T05:33:05","slug":"amc-hopes-its-new-slash-pass-lures-horror-fans-into-theaters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/122202\/","title":{"rendered":"AMC Hopes Its New Slash Pass Lures Horror Fans Into Theaters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This weekend\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gizmodo.com\/therell-be-no-de-aging-jump-scares-in-the-conjuring-last-rites-2000652206\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Conjuring: Last Rites<\/a>\u00a0kicks off fall\u2019s slate of horror movies, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gizmodo.com\/eat-popcorn-out-of-galactus-big-ol-head-at-amc-theaters-2000611146\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AMC Theaters<\/a> wants to use the occasion to get more butts in seats. Enter, the Slash Pass.<\/p>\n<p>Beginning with\u00a0Last Rites,\u00a0theatergoers can use the Pass to see six participating horror movies, or do different combinations like seeing one of the specific movies with five of their friends. Horror movies tend to do pretty well financially, something AMC\u2019s senior marketing VP Ellen Copaken highlighted in the press release: \u201cHorror has quickly become one of our most popular genres, especially among Gen Z audiences, who know [they\u2019re] best enjoyed in the comfortable, communal environment of our theatres.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For those interested, the Slash Pass will cost you $66.66 and last through the remainder of 2025. 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That selection of films includes the original Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Scream,\u00a0Candyman,\u00a0and\u00a0Terrifier.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If any of this sounds up your scary alley, you can read the full selection of films and the Slash Pass\u2019 rules <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amctheatres.com\/slash-pass\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Want more io9 news? 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