Hollywood Director 1992

"That was terrifying. Matt, how about we sleep together tonight?" Ben Affleck said, hugging his arms as they walked out of the movie theater.

"No way. After watching a movie like that, sleeping together is the scariest thing."

"Link does have some skills. Two actors, a handheld camera, and a villa are all it takes to make a decent horror movie. Maybe we should try it."

"Too difficult. The concept of this movie is the most important part. We have cameras, a villa, and plenty of actors, but we don't have a script. What kind of movie could we make?"

"Looks like we could make a porno. Hehe, Matt, wanna give it a try?"

"Stop joking."

As they were walking out, a movie theater employee stopped them, saying they wanted to ask for their consent regarding something.

"What is it?"

"It's like this."

The employee told them that the distributor was preparing to edit a short film to record the audience's reactions while watching "Paranormal Activity."

During the movie, the two of them had shown very frightened expressions and had been captured by the on-site camera.

The employee, representing the distributor, was asking for their permission to include their footage in the short film, asking if they were willing.

"Our reactions were all filmed?"

Ben Affleck couldn't help but blush when he thought about his reactions during the movie.

"Yes, we're only filming the audience's reactions. If you don't agree, the distributor will immediately delete your footage and won't let it circulate. However, if your footage is used by the distributor, you'll also have the opportunity to appear on television and experience the fun of being an actor. Do you agree?" the employee asked.

"I don't agree. I'm an actor myself and I'm not interested in being on TV shows," Ben Affleck said without hesitation.

"Okay, we'll delete your footage later," the employee said and left.

"This kind of footage is too embarrassing. It would be even more embarrassing if acquaintances saw it on TV. Who would agree to this kind of thing?" Ben Affleck said.

"Being on TV is a rare experience. I think many people would agree," Matt Damon noticed that there were five employees with name tags chatting with the audience, asking for their opinions.

Several audience members, upon hearing that they could be on TV, agreed without hesitation.

Compared to the embarrassment of being seen by acquaintances, the experience of appearing on a TV show and experiencing the fun of being an actor was clearly cooler.

"Link's using this method to promote the movie. I have to say, it's quite creative," Ben Affleck said.

"Yes, very creative, and the effect should be good too." Matt Damon looked back at the movie poster for "Paranormal Activity," which depicted the male and female leads sitting on a bed, looking towards the dark doorway.

"Link is amazing. He's not only good at making movies, but he also has a knack for promoting them. He's so amazing and still works so hard. When will we ever catch up to him?" Matt Damon asked with a worried look.

"Don't worry, take it slow. We're only 20 years old, we still have many opportunities," Ben Affleck said confidently, waving his hand.

Matt Damon shook his head. In Hollywood, one fast step leads to many fast steps.

Link's movie looked good. After the screening ended, many people applauded and cheered, and some even said they wanted to see it again.

Based on this situation, even if the box office isn't as explosive as "Buried," the movie won't lose money.

If this movie continues to be a hit, Link will truly gain a foothold in Hollywood and become a famous director.

And they are still unknown actors in Hollywood. How easy is it to catch up with Link's pace?

"Hey, doesn't that person look like Robert Downey Jr.? I heard he and Link have a bad relationship. Why would he come to support Link's new movie?" Ben Affleck said, pointing to the exit.

Matt Damon looked over and it was indeed Robert Downey Jr., and Kiefer Sutherland. The tall woman next to them seemed to be Julia Roberts.

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"Robert, what do you think of this movie?" Kiefer Sutherland asked with a frown at the movie theater exit.

Before Robert Downey Jr. could answer, several audience members passing by them were also discussing the movie.

"Paranormal Activity was so cool, Louis almost peed his pants."

"Don't talk about me, you were the same. You jumped out of your chair at least once."

"James was the most exaggerated, he was so scared he hid under the chair and wouldn't come out no matter how much we called him."

"This movie is so cool, if I were braver, I would definitely watch it again."

"When we get back to school later, we can get more people to come and see it, and see how scared they get."

"That's a great idea, Brandon is the least brave, I bet he'll cry."

"And Jenny, Lena, oh, I definitely have to bring her to see the movie. Can you imagine what would happen if Lena got scared during the movie?"

"She'd jump into my arms?"

"Damn, she'd jump into my arms for comfort, hehe, that's a great idea."

"Shit! I have to bring Angela to see it too, this time I'll definitely be able to get with her."

Several young people dressed as college students were walking and enthusiastically discussing the movie, some joking about their companions' embarrassing moments during the movie, and some trying to use the movie to pick up girls.

Robert Downey Jr. and Kiefer Sutherland had gloomy faces and unpleasant expressions.

Before the movie was released, they heard producers like Fred Olen Ray say in the newspapers that Link's new movie was super bad and that even a three-year-old could make it.

Many tabloids also claimed in their reports that Link's new movie was bound to flop, and that Link would not only lose his 'genius director' aura but also very likely go bankrupt.

They knew Fred Olen Ray and, hearing him say it so certainly, thought it was true.

But the result was not like that at all.

The beginning of this movie was indeed average, and any director could have made it.

But this part of the plot is not superfluous in the whole movie. On the contrary, it easily makes the audience feel a sense of substitution, making people can't help but follow the movie lens and enter the lives of Katie and Micah, watching them cook, eat, and sleep.

Once you substitute into the lives of the male and female protagonists, you will also subconsciously follow the male and female protagonists to experience the terrifying events they face.

No mistake, one first, one hair, one inside, one content, one look!

When terrifying sounds and strange movements appear at night, everyone will become very nervous, and the thrill they experience will be even stronger, more terrifying than those blood, horror masks, and severed limbs in past horror movies.

This is a new type of horror movie.

Previously, when Link started his second movie, he said that he wanted to explore new directing methods, explore the market, and explore the audience. Judging from the quality of this movie and its release, he seems to have succeeded.

Damn it!

If Link was their friend, they would be happy about it, but Link is not. On the contrary, they don't like Link this person very much.

The success of a hateful person only makes people feel more hateful.

"Robert, don't worry. Although his movie is relatively terrifying, the lens is very shaky, the quality is average, and it is also a shoddy movie. Moreover, there are not many audiences for horror movies. The box office of this movie will definitely not be too high, at least not as high as 'Buried'. Link can't be lucky all the time."

Kiefer Sutherland said, putting his arm around Robert Downey Jr.'s shoulder.

Robert Downey Jr. nodded.

Although this movie is terrifying, it is not delicate at all, and there is no artistry. It is a purely commercial movie.

After its release, the word-of-mouth will definitely not be too good, and the box office will not be too high.

As long as the box office results are not too high, Link is at best a relatively powerful B-movie director in the circle, and will never be able to enter the mainstream director circle.

The threat will not be too great.

"Is this movie very bad? I think it's pretty good."

Julia Roberts said, putting on her sunglasses, "The theme is very novel. Compared with previous horror movies, this 'Paranormal Activity' has a great innovation. It looks not only terrifying, but also very fresh and interesting.

In addition, the shaky lens you mentioned is obviously intentional by the director, which can increase the sense of substitution and authenticity of the plot and characters, and also increase the horror atmosphere in the movie. Using this kind of lens in a horror movie will not only not detract from the movie, but will add a lot to the movie."

Robert Downey Jr. and Kiefer Sutherland's faces became even more gloomy.

"If you don't believe me, you can listen to everyone's comments. Everyone is saying that the movie is very terrifying. How many people are discussing whether the lens is shaky? Because this kind of discussion is not necessary. This is a horror movie. All elements are serving the horror. The others are not important. Link did a good job in this regard."

Julia Roberts shrugged and pulled up the strap of the bag that was about to slip off her arm.

"Don't say it, Julia."

Kiefer Sutherland saw that Robert Downey Jr.'s expression was displeased, frowned, and shook his head at Julia Roberts.

Julia Roberts glanced at the two of them, "Judging from 'Buried' and this 'Paranormal Activity', Link is a very talented and capable director, and he will have a good development in Hollywood in the future.

And you two are famous young actors. You will inevitably cooperate in the future. I think it is more beneficial for you to have a good relationship with Link than to become opponents. Why not try to ease your relationship?

Link is a newcomer. He doesn't have much foundation in Hollywood. As long as you are willing to ease the relationship, I think he will definitely not continue to argue with you. He is a director who came to Hollywood to make movies and become a famous director, not to create opponents and difficulties for himself. He won't do this kind of thing that is not good for him as long as he is not stupid."

"Shut up! Julia."

Kiefer Sutherland saw that Robert Downey Jr.'s expression was even worse, glared at Julia Roberts, "Link is good, but Robert and I are stronger than him. We don't want to cooperate with him.

In addition, you said that Link doesn't want to cause trouble for himself. You are wrong about that.

Last time, when Link was interviewed on TNT TV, he deliberately mentioned Robert's drunken criticism of 'Buried', forcing Robert to apologize to him on TV. If he really didn't want to embarrass Robert, or if he respected Robert a little bit, he wouldn't have done that.

He publicly asked Robert to apologize. This is the greatest rudeness and disrespect to Robert.

Later, we gave him a chance. As long as he publicly apologized to Robert, we could not hold him accountable. But so much time has passed, he has not apologized, and he doesn't even have the slightest intention of apologizing.

How can we ease our relationship with such a person?"

"Humph!"

Robert Downey Jr. said with a cold face, his expression very unhappy.

"But how do I remember that Robert publicly accused Link's new movie first, mocking him for蹭 (cèng - to sponge off) the red carpet?"

"Julia, shut up! Robert was drunk that time. Should we care about what a drunk person says? Besides, Robert is also a filmmaker. He is qualified to praise a movie and also qualified to criticize a movie. Is it wrong for him to tell the truth in an interview if he doesn't like 'Buried'?

If criticizing a movie requires an apology, then those film critics need to apologize publicly every day. Do you think this is reasonable?"

Kiefer retorted with confidence.

Julia Roberts was speechless at Kiefer's sophistry. Seeing that Robert Downey Jr. also agreed with Kiefer's words, she no longer persuaded the two to befriend Link.

After arriving at the parking lot, Julia Roberts got in the car and left early.

"Although Link's movie is not bad, the problem is also very big. After we go back, let's find some media to criticize this movie and let everyone not be fooled. The box office of his movie will not be too high."

Kiefer Sutherland said.

Robert Downey Jr. looked back at the 'Paranormal Activity' movie poster hanging high outside the cinema, snorted coldly, and got into the car.