Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

Culture

#SHOWBIZ: A24's 'Primetime' banned in Malaysia by Film Censorship Board

KUALA LUMPUR: A24’s psychological thriller Primetime will not be shown in Malaysian cinemas after being banned by the Film Censorship Board (LPF).

#SHOWBIZ: A24's 'Primetime' banned in Malaysia by Film Censorship Board

A24's psychological thriller Primetime has been banned by Malaysia's Film Censorship Board, preventing its screening in Malaysian cinemas. Local distributor Antenna Entertainment announced the decision, expressing regret to film fans. Cinema operator Golden Screen Cinemas also confirmed the cancellation, though neither entity provided specific reasons for the ban.

The film, directed by Lance Oppenheim and starring Robert Pattinson, was set to premiere at the Venice International Film Festival and open in North American cinemas.

Brief written by urgent.news from New Straits Times's own syndicated text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

Read the original at nst.com.my →

More in Culture

More from Tuesday 6 October →