This is why Meadowhall Vue cinema was evacuated
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But audience members in the Vue cinema at Sheffield's Meadowhall shopping centre got more than they bargained for, as the venue was evacuated mid-screening.
Although customers were offered a full refund, some vented their frustration on social media that no explanation had been given for the Stephen King horror film being cut short.
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Hide AdMeadowhall has now cleared up any confusion, confirming that it was due to a false fire alarm.
A spokeswoman for the shopping centre said: “Just after midnight on Friday April 5, we experienced a false fire alarm activation that led one of our retailers to evacuate its premises. We can only apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.”