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Khaleej Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Ceiling collapses in Argentine theatre during 'Final Destination' screening
A movie theatre in Argentina gave some moviegoers a real-life scare during a screening of the new horror film Final Destination: Bloodlines when part of the ceiling suddenly collapsed, reported Deadline. An Argentine digital publication, Infobae reported that the incident took place on May 19 during a 9 pm show at Cinema Ocho in La Plata, Buenos Aires. Around 40 people were watching the sixth film in the Final Destination series when debris from the roof of theatre No. 4 fell onto the audience. "A really loud noise was heard... At first, we thought it was part of the movie because we were so engrossed; but immediately after, a piece of rubble fell on me," 29-year-old Fiamma Villaverde, who attended the screening with her daughter and a friend, told the outlet, as per Deadline. According to the publication, videos shared from the theatre show a large hole in the ceiling and debris scattered on the floor. People can be heard talking in shock as the screening came to an abrupt halt. Villaverde later said she suffered bruises and trauma from the falling debris. She has since missed work and plans to take legal action. "I just lost days off work," she said. An X-ray confirmed her injuries. According to Deadline, local reports also suggest that recent heavy rainfall may have weakened the ceiling structure. The theatre has yet to release a statement. Final Destination: Bloodlines, which opened on May 16, has been a big success at the box office and received positive reviews.
Fox News
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Life imitates art as ceiling collapses during 'Final Destination' movie screening
A screening of the latest 'Final Destination' movie took a scary turn, mimicking a scene straight out of the franchise, when the theater's roof collapsed on viewers in Argentina. The incident occurred on May 19, when the ceiling collapsed during a showing of "Final Destination: Bloodlines," at Cinema Ocho in La Plata in Buenos Aires, according to Infobae, an Argentina-based digital news outlet. "The truth is, we hadn't planned to go to the movies," Fiamma Villaverde told the outlet in a translated interview. "It was my birthday. We were walking and happened upon the theater. Since the tickets were cheaper than the rest of the week, we said, 'Shall we?' We went in, bought some popcorn, and went into the theater. The show had just started." The movie franchise, now in its sixth installment, follows a group of people who narrowly escape death after surviving a mass casualty event, but are then chased down by death and face bizarre, horrific fates. Villaverde, along with her 11-year-old daughter and a friend, said near the end of the movie, they heard a loud crash. "There was a really loud noise. At first, we thought it was part of the movie because we were so absorbed, but then a huge piece fell on me," Villaverde shared. Villaverde added that a portion of the ceiling fell on her, striking her shoulder, back, knee and ankle. Luckily, she was able to avoid more serious injuries, telling the outlet the debris missed her head because she was leaning on the armrest. "I asked for my ticket money back," Villaverde said. "While I was waiting, the theater manager came to talk to me. He asked, 'How do you want to fix this?' I got angry: 'How do I want to fix this? I'm going to file a complaint. Just imagine if they hit my daughter in the head! They're irresponsible!'" Videos and images circulating on social media show a hole in the ceiling of the theater and pieces of debris spread all over the floor. "When life imitates art," one user wrote on X, attached with an image of the roof collapse. "Several injured. No casualties. Of all the films this could've happened during," another user wrote. According to several movie attendees, the recent heavy rain is alleged to have been a factor leading to the roof collapse. The theater has not yet issued an official statement. Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
