The image of sorority sisters being pleasantly bonded by sisterhood is contradicted in the horror movie Sorority Row, in theaters Sept. 11. The fictitious sorority depicted throughout the movie is Theta Pi, which is referred to as "Theta" for the duration of the film.

Assuming that the film's fictional "Theta" would be associated with the sorority Kappa Alpha Theta, the national organization for Kappa Alpha Theta released a statement on its Web site saying, "Please be aware that Kappa Alpha Theta officers and staff are aware of this situation, and we thank the many members who have brought it to our attention."

Elaine Martini, president of Kappa Alpha Theta chapter at Miami University, reinforced this statement.

"There is definitely no correlation or affiliation between our chapter and this movie at all," Martini said.

Martini, who could not help but find the situation humorous, said she expects Miami students to make remarks regarding the film.

"It is unfortunate that this would happen, but there is nothing we can do about it," Martini said.

Liz Rinck, director of communication for the Kappa Alpha Theta National Headquarters, said the characters in the film are in no way related to the sorority.

"We know that verbally the shortened names are the same, however there is no relation to Kappa Alpha Theta at all," Rinck said.

According to Rinck, the national headquarters do not anticipate on any issues concerning the sorority depicted in the film and Kappa Alpha Theta.

"We hope that people are not confused by this," Rinck said. "We definitely are not concerned."

The chapter's incentive for distancing themselves from the film could be associated with graphic details in the movie trailer. According to the film's official Web site, the plot consists of five Thetas accidently murdering a sister in a prank gone awry. The sisters agree to keep the matter secret.

"This proves easier said than done, when after graduation a mysterious killer goes after the five of them and anyone who knows their secret," the Web site states.

Junior Chelsea Clarke, a member of Miami's Kappa Alpha Theta chapter, said she finds the coincidental name of the film's chapter comical.

"I'm glad that the chapter has no relation to this movie," Clarke said. "The girls in the movie don't seem like they would be affiliated with Miami in general. I think it's more funny than anything."

Clarke also said she has received some text messages and remarks regarding the film and said maintaining a lighthearted sense of humor about the situation is essential.