Enter Camrip __top__ — Do Not

Every time a Camrip gets a million views, that’s a million dollars (roughly) not going back into the system to fund the next weird, cool movie you want to see. I get it. You’re broke. You hate your local multiplex. You just want to see if Deadpool 3 is any good before you spend $15.

Set a reminder for the digital release. Rent it on Amazon. Go to a Tuesday discount matinee. Borrow a friend’s Netflix password (don't tell me about that one). do not enter camrip

By watching the rip, you get a spoiler-filled, ugly version of the story. You kill the magic of the "first watch." Here is the boring, true part: Piracy doesn't just hurt billion-dollar studios. It hurts the mid-budget drama. It hurts the indie horror film. It hurts the crew members who get bonuses based on box office performance. Every time a Camrip gets a million views,

Please, For the Love of Film: Do Not Enter the Camrip You hate your local multiplex

And I am begging you: turn back. For the uninitiated, a "Camrip" (or "CAM") is an illegal copy of a movie recorded inside a theater using a camcorder or—even worse—a smartphone. It is the lowest form of digital piracy, not just in legality, but in quality.

Have you ever accidentally downloaded a Camrip? How long did it take you to delete it? Let us know in the comments.