Belfast film slammed for promotional pack featuring balaclava, gaffer tape and nails
A new film about life after The Troubles in Belfast is facing a backlash before it has even been released after its PR team sent a promotional pack to journalists featuring a balaclava, nails and gaffer tape.A Belfast Story, in which Colm Meaney plays a detective investigating the murders of former paramilitaries, has been slammed by journalists including Empire's Chris Hewitt over the nature of its promo material.
For those asking for proof: balaclava, gaffer tape, nails. Needless to say, I shall not be seeing this movie. pic.twitter.com/buZLwLDWpx
— Chris Hewitt (@ChrisHewitt) August 21, 2013@catherinebray @davecalhoun It makes you thankful they didn't send out cloths and buckets for ZERO DARK THIRTY. Such a distasteful stunt.
— Michael Ewins (@E_Film_Blog) August 21, 2013The Drum is awaiting a comment from the publicity team for A Belfast Story.Some people who got this promo pack for film A Belfast Story are offended. Should they be? @u105radio 9am pic.twitter.com/n4MSvCVm8K
— Frank Mitchell (@FrankU105) August 21, 2013