On Thursday night, a moviegoer at MJR Southgate Cinema in the Detroit suburbs found themselves in trouble with the law for reportedly engaging in inappropriate behavior during a screening of the new thriller “Love Lies Bleeding,” starring Kristen Stewart. According to the Southgate Police Department, the individual was arrested and is currently in police custody as of Friday morning, although no formal charges have been filed yet, and the suspect hasn’t been arraigned.
“Love Lies Bleeding” is a sexually charged film set in the world of bodybuilding, exploring the story of two lesbian lovers. The incident occurred during a showing of this provocative movie, leading to an ongoing investigation by the management of MJR Southgate.
The situation gained widespread attention on social media after a Twitter user, @UglyXKorean, posted a NSFW photo showing a man asleep in a reclining movie theater chair with his genitals exposed. The caption accompanying the image claimed that the individual had allegedly masturbated and fallen asleep during the screening. Additional items on the table next to the chair included two small bottles of liquor, a pack of cigarettes, and the movie ticket.
The same Twitter user also shared a picture of police officers walking through the theater lobby, confirming that the location of the incident was indeed MJR Southgate. They stated that they had witnessed the suspect being placed in the back of a police car before leaving the scene.
“Love Lies Bleeding” premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, generating significant buzz and critical acclaim. Variety critic Owen Gleiberman praised the film in his review, describing it as a “midnight noir” that starts off pushing boundaries but ultimately maintains artistic control and direction, exploring extreme situations while retaining a sense of purpose.