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.