Kirsty Blake Knox: Some say walkouts add interest – but should entertainment be a test of audience endurance?

Demi Moore’s new film ‘The Substance’ is garnering headlines due to walkouts during screenings, as some find the gory scenes too much to bear Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle in The Substance. Photo: Universal Studios It’s a defiant act, the audience walkout. Provocative and revealing, it’s the ultimate thumbs down from people who have coughed up cold hard cash to get through the doors.

It says loud and clear, “Not for me, pal”. Witnessing a walkout is thrilling — when you see someone gather their belongings and head towards the exit, you can’t help but wonder: Do they know something I don’t? Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news.