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The cost of a cocktail based on a blockbuster hit now in theaters is raising eyebrows. In early September, “ ,” the sequel to Tim Burton’s 1988 original film based on the bothersome and besuited poltergeist everyone knows and loves, hit theaters and raked in $110 million domestically in its opening weekend at the box office. With hit movies these days often come themed snacks, such as the viral “ ” and “ ” popcorn buckets.
For "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice," AMC Theatres is serving a drink called the Sandworm Slayer at its in-theater MacGuffin Bars. “Try the SANDWORM SLAYER from MacGuffins® Bar, mixed with raspberry & vodka, then topped with sour candy worms,” reads an Instagram post on AMC’s official page. While the large-and-in-charge blue-hued drink has been , there are some who are balking at the cocktail’s apparent price.
“I bought the AMC BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE themed drink. It cost $31 dollars..
.” X user Andrew Woods (@JimJarmuschHair) who lives in the Los Angeles area before in a follow-up post, “I wasn’t mad btw. I just thought it was funny.
” When questioned about the amount, Woods of a sandwich board showing the price in all its glory: $28.25 plus tax. Other users online have expressed concern over the cost of the drink.
“It better be bottomless for $31,” one X user. “Sour sandworms don’t just grow on trees,” another X user. “WOW! That themed beverage cost more than the ticket to watch the film it is for,” another.
“What they don’t tell you is that the drink is $30...
just went yesterday and was so excited to try it but then the price of ONE drink was the price of all of my movie snacks,” an Instagram commenter. “$30 is insane greed,” another Instagrammer. “Shame on you.
” Folks have additionally reported a range of prices, from to $31 and others. An AMC spokesperson tells TODAY.com that the price for drinks at MacGuffins can vary by location, and that the photo being shared on social media is for a 24-ounce version of the specialty drink.
The spokesperson noted that at 92% of all AMC MacGuffins locations, the 24-ounce drink price ranges from $15.99 to $21 plus tax. “AMC Theatres offers a wide range of beverage offerings in a variety of fun flavors, sizes, and price points to meet the demands of our guests across the country,” the spokesperson tells TODAY.
com over email. “This includes an ever-changing slate of creative and fun movie specialty drinks — available at our AMC MacGuffins bars — that tie in to the themes, energy and colors of the exciting new movies guests can see at AMC.” Washington, D.
C. native Joseph Lamour is a lover of food: its past, its present and the science behind it. With food, you can bring opposites together to form a truly marvelous combination, and he strives to take that sentiment to heart in all that he does.
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