A Malaysian moviegoer recently shared his frustration online after being stopped from filming a post-credit scene at a cinema — but instead of gaining sympathy, he ended up getting schooled by netizens and a sharp response from the cinema itself.
Tried to film post-credit scene, got called out by staff
The man said he was watching Fantastic Four at a GSC cinema in Wangsa Maju and attempted to record the post-credit scene.
He claimed a staff member approached him with a “bad attitude”, demanded him to delete the video, and warned him harshly.
I told him I hadn’t recorded anything yet. He checked my phone and saw nothing was recorded but didn’t even apologise.
He just said, ‘If I catch you next time, you better be careful.’”
He posted the incident online, expecting support — but what came next was far from it.
GSC’s response
GSC replied in the comment section with a direct statement:
录录录 录个屁”
(Translation: Record record record — record for what)
The blunt reply amused many but also sent a clear message that piracy of any kind, even short clips, will not be tolerated in cinemas.
Netizens back the staff, not the moviegoer
Instead of defending the man, many netizens sided with the cinema staff and reminded him that what he tried to do was illegal.
One user wrote: “That staff should’ve gone straight to enforcement. No need to talk nicely.”
Another pointed out: “Every country’s copyright laws protect even end credits and post-credit scenes. Japanese studios especially hate piracy. If you do this during Demon Slayer, they may stop releasing it here altogether.”
One more added: “He was being kind by not reporting you. Otherwise, your next photo wouldn’t be in front of GSC, but the police station.”
What does the law say?
Filming in cinemas is a serious offence in Malaysia. According to Section 43A(1) of the Copyright Act 1987:
Anyone caught recording movies illegally can face a fine up to RM100,000, jail up to 5 years, or both.”
Even filming a few seconds, including post-credit scenes, is considered an infringement under the law.
