The theater will reopen after a reinspection is complete and conditions are satisfactory," the city's public health director said.

The Methuen Health and Human Services department said it found "substantial" evidence of a rodent problem in the theater.

The AMC Methuen 20 at The Loop shopping center has shut down due to reports of rodents. A woman said that a giant rat ran over her feet while watching a movie last week, according to NBC Boston. Many other people have also complained about the theater being dirty over the years,