The Odeon and Vue cinema chains are to start taking livestock and children as a down payment on refreshments bought in the theatre it has been announced.
The scheme, whereby your firstborn is held in captivity and made to clean the toilets and replace the mouldy Pick & Mix that nobody ever buys, is said to be revolutionary in the world of movie going.
'We can truly see how this will make the experience far more enjoyable' said a spokesman for the cinema trade group.
'Adults on their way to see the latest blockbuster special effects fest can enjoy their two hours of audio-visual annihilation with a refreshing beverage and warm dog.'
'And to pay for the special fizzy drink syrup, with it's secret, super expensive ingredient in it, we will look after your kids for you. For a few weeks. While we extract their spirit and have no further need of them.'
'And then you can have your empty vessel back!'
'Please do come again. With a fresh child or selection of dogs. Warm preferably.'
