U.S. military issues warning about shooters at ‘Joker’ screenings

The US military advised service members to warn of the possibility of mass shooting in the upcoming DC villain movie "Joker". "A warning came out to service members after distributing the FBI's bulletin on the dangers of violence that could be implied in social media posts of Austrian extremists. The Dark Knight comes to mind."

"Incel" refers to online subcultures of men, mainly men, who voluntarily think that they cannot find a single romantic partner. They are usually characterized by self-loathing, violence and sexual aggression. The community is associated with mass shootings such as the Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida and the 2017 Las Vegas shooting.

A FBI spokesman said, “Our standard practices do not mention specific intelligence products, while the FBI is in contact with law enforcement and private sector partners for online posts. "Always, we encourage the public to watch the alert and report suspicious activity immediately to law enforcement."

Also, according to a separate Army note, the Texas law enforcement agency "intercepted a confusing and very specific conversation about targeting an unknown cinema while it was being announced" on the dark web. The following email was distributed by the military prior to the "Joker & # 39; s" release.

"A post posted on social media showed this film when an involuntary single (& # 39; incel & # 39;) extremist filmed in Aurora, Colorado, USA, screened a (Batman) movie at a national theater. It presents potential dangers to families and families, but there is no definite threat to the opening of the Joker on October 4.

Incels are individuals who express frustration, from perceived disadvantages to initiation of intimate relationships. Incel extremists idolize violent people like the Aurora Cinema Shooter. They also idolize the Joker characters, the violent clowns of the & # 39; Batman & # 39; series, and portray them happily in disguise, but in the end, as those who fight against their harassment.

As you enter the theater, identify the two escape routes, recognize the surroundings, and remember the phrase & # 39; run, hide and fight. Run it if possible. If you are trapped, hide it (also called a shelter) and keep quiet. Fight as much as you can when the shooter finds you. "

An army spokesman said, "We do this regularly because the safety and security of our employees is paramount." "We want our employees to prepare and work diligently for personal safety both inside and outside the workplace."

Outside the festival circuit, the "joker" hasn't been seen yet, but the film promotion campaign has already attracted incel's interest and support. The film is forced by Joaquin Phoenix to portray the infamous cartoon character as a lonely, misleading, undisguised individual and to be violent according to his circumstances.

Some critics say that people in certain corners of the Internet are inevitable to compare his interpretation of their personality.

Phoenix recently asked Telegraph film correspondent Robbie Collins whether he thought his performance could inadvertently induce mass violence from individuals who identified the characters. He refused to answer the question and ended the interview.

This article has been modified to reflect what happened in Colorado.