Filmmakers behind 'The Assembly Killer' were taken aback when a decision was made to revoke the film's license just hours after its release in theaters. This suspension, which will last until further notice, came despite the film receiving its official approval only three days prior to its opening. Reports suggest the withdrawal was prompted by identified violations regarding discrepancies between the screened version and the approved script, as well as the presence of violent scenes deemed inconsistent with censorship guidelines.

Mohamed Salah Al-Azab, the scriptwriter and director of the film, shared his bewilderment in statements to Al Jazeera Net, emphasizing that the censorship body had viewed the film twice, the last time just days before its release, and had approved the final cut. He described the situation as 'incomprehensible or illogical.' Al-Azab lamented that no communication has been established with any regulatory body regarding this abrupt turn of events, especially as the decision was made late at night.

In a related post on his Facebook account, Al-Azab announced the film's withdrawal from theaters, reflecting on the unexpected turn it has taken despite having secured all necessary legal, governmental, and security permits for its production and screening. The filmmakers await further clarification as the situation unfolds, which raises questions about creative freedom and the film industry dynamics in the region.