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Chapter 518 Isn’t it scary? (-in-)

In the United States, a large number of horror movies are released before Halloween every year. In such a joyful and lively festival, many horror movie lovers are given a variety of novel and exciting viewing experiences.

However, it is also because there are too many horror movies released together. For theaters, it is necessary to select from a large number of homogeneous horror movies that are more terrifying, and at the same time innovative in plot, and more attractive to audiences to buy tickets. Assigning and arranging films has become a very arduous task.

As manager of the East Coast theater chain, Heinrich Stein has been watching countless new horror films since mid-August.

Among them are many sequels of old IPs from major film and television companies, as well as many ambitious works from unknown small companies, old routines of old wine in new bottles, and many horror movies that screenwriters have worked hard to come up with, but which can make him feel fresh and new. Not much!

In Heinrich's little notebook, he has only recorded one vampire-themed horror movie recently. This vampire-themed horror movie does have the potential to be a hit in Henrich's opinion, but only because it has well-chosen actors, handsome men and beautiful women, and the plot also highlights their emotional entanglements. If we talk about the core "horror" effect of horror movies, it still falls far behind.

"How could Halloween not have a good movie with an innovative plot and a strong sense of horror?"

This weekend, with a sense of mission to discover a horror masterpiece that can become a hit, Henrich came to New York to participate in the most prestigious New York Horror Film Festival in the United States.

There are just as many horror movies played here every day, but with a large number of horror movie lovers participating in screening and voting, good horror movies can indeed stand out better.

"Mia, look at the McCoy Theater. Why are there such a long line of people waiting to enter?"

No, after watching two horror films made by independent filmmakers, Henrich came to the entrance of the McCoy Theater and found that the movement here was unusual. It seemed that there was some work attracting these audiences. The audience was waiting to enter the theater. All lined up on the sidewalk.

"Boss, the movie being played here should be a movie shot by an Asian director. He is indeed somewhat famous, and the short film he shot once won an Oscar." Mia is Henrich's assistant. She quickly took out her mobile phone and opened the movie After flipping through the electronic promotional materials released by the festival organizers to the film festival film schedule played today at the McCoy Theater, she followed the clues and quickly found the poster and related information of the movie called "Saw".

"Oscar? Is it a nomination or an award?" Heinrich asked his assistant to send the information to his mobile phone with great interest.

Heinrich is not very interested in short films, so even if Yang Yi won an Oscar, it would be difficult for him to make any impression. However, seeing that Yang Yi actually won an Oscar, Heinrich wanted to see the movie "Saw" that is currently participating in the New York Horror Film Festival at the McCoy Theater!

"Being able to win an Oscar, this Chinese director may have something unique. Let's go and watch his movies." Heinrich decided to take a look at the excitement of the movie.

"Boss, the Chinese have a tactic of creating a sea of ​​people. Look, among the people queuing up, there are many Asian faces. Maybe they were hired by themselves in Chinatown." Mia queued up with him, unwilling to wait in line. Reluctantly, he muttered something, thinking it was a waste of time.

"Are there many?" Henrich looked up and saw that there were indeed some yellow-looking spectators in the queue, but they were not exaggeratedly numerous. Henrich also saw white people, black people, Latinos and other races in the long queue.

Heinrich has no prejudice against China, and he knows that Chinese films are rising rapidly and cannot completely ignore their existence.

Henrich took a look at the movie "Saw". Although the director Yang Yi who was listed as the focus of the promotion is Chinese, the production company of the movie is in Hollywood, and there are not many other stills and actor introductions. Chinese elements.

Therefore, in pursuit of the Oscar-winning director's reputation, Heinrich decided to give this movie a chance.

Heinrich waited in a long line, but soon he entered the cinema.

"Are two shows of "Saw" held at the same time?" Heinrich asked the ticket checker in surprise before entering.

Even if it is a film from the film festival, the McCoy Theater is obliged to provide screening screenings for the participating films, but it cannot hold two screenings at the same time, right?

Or is it that this movie is very popular and if it’s just one show, the demand for movie tickets exceeds the supply?

"Yes, many fans still want to watch it again after watching it yesterday. We have also adjusted the film schedule for "Saw"." The staff took a look at the judges' sign hanging around Henrich's neck before providing him with this key information.

Heinrich actually had some guesses, but he was still surprised when he heard the real situation from the staff.

Cinemas take the initiative to adjust their film schedules for the movie, and the key is that many viewers come back to watch it again and again!

what does this mean?

This movie has a very good box office harvesting ability!

As a theater manager, isn't this the trait that Heinrich values ​​most?

"I want to see what special magic this movie has!" Heinrich sat down in the front row of the cinema, already feeling strong curiosity about "Saw".

"What's so good about a movie made by a Chinese? Why sit in the front row?" Assistant Mia sat down next to him, her expression still a bit disapproving.

The theater went dark, and in a faint blue light, the movie started.

What appeared on the dark big screen was a man whose face could not be clearly seen. He struggled to crawl out of the bathtub as if he was almost drowning and suffocating in the water.

Henrich and Mia watched the darkness around the man with bated breath until they saw him groping to turn on the light. They saw two men tied to both sides by chains in the same secret room and a body lying in a pool of blood in the middle. .

A look of disdain immediately appeared on Mia's face.

That's it?

She was indeed a little nervous just now, thinking that some monster or ghost would come out of the darkness!

As a result, the atmosphere was heightened for a long time, and it was just a secret room game between two men.

Horror movies are not scary, so what’s the point?

The ability of Chinese directors is poor!

Mia made a decision in her mind.

Heinrich was actually a little disappointed. He had the same idea as Mia. The beginning of the film did not bring him enough excitement.

<divclass="contentadv">However, Heinrich did not completely deny the film because he watched the film from multiple dimensions.

Judging from the opening shots, Heinrich knew that he was indeed watching the work of a mature director. The film's camera movements and cuts were very smooth, and the lens language and lighting color palette also created a terrifying and terrifying scene very well. Suspenseful viewing atmosphere.

In addition, Henrich also has the idea of ​​​​going deeper into the plot.

Because although no scary ghosts appeared to directly impact his perception, the two men were inexplicably locked in such a dark and dirty bathroom. Heinrich couldn't help but wonder why they appeared here? Who set the trap for them? What kind of grudges do the two of them have?

These puzzles should be the key to promoting the plot of this film!

Heinrich's judgment was correct. As the two men listened to the recording and searched the toilet for clues, Heinrich gradually became fascinated.

"It feels very strange. This is a horror movie, but it doesn't look scary, at least until now. The protagonist's opponent should be a human being, not an unknown creature. There should be a lot less horror here. But the plot is very smooth. , people can’t help but want to know the final answer, who is the criminal? Will it be a low-cost suspense masterpiece?"

Heinrich thought as he watched.

But isn’t it really scary?

When Dr. Gordon began to recall the case related to the horrific murderer, Henrich couldn't help but tighten his heartstrings.

"WTF! Was this filmed? It looks cruel!"

The first case at the beginning is a man climbing in a cage full of iron blades and bleeding to death. The repeated scenes made an audience member behind Henrich couldn't help but complain.

If this is not enough, there are also cases in which the body was covered with fire wax, had to step on the ground full of broken glass with bare feet, was tortured, and then burned to death by spitting fire.

and Amanda.

"It's her, the mechanism that appeared on the poster outside the theater!" Henrich reacted immediately when he saw Amanda wearing the "helmet" mechanism on the big screen.

"Saw" has two posters, one is the severed hand cover poster that appeared in the promotional materials, and the other is a hand-painted poster seen outside the McCoy Theater, with black and cold parts and a red smudge that symbolizes blood. , it’s very visually impactful!

Heinrich will no longer be confused now, because combined with the first two cases, he understands that this "helmet" is also a terrorist organization set up by the perverted murderer.

Sure enough, Amanda needs to frantically cut open the stomach of a man who has been injected with anesthetics, take out the bloody key from it, and then open the mechanism before the countdown ends.

The sound of the countdown seconds intertwined with the beast-like cry, tightly twitching people's nerves. After she opened the lock and threw away the "helmet" mechanism, the mechanism was still beating suddenly on the ground, completing the final trigger!

"Ah!" Mia, who was sitting next to Henrich, screamed, as if the machine that collapsed was not Amanda's head but hers!

Mia, who didn't take it seriously before, started to become nervous at some point. Now she is clutching the bag in her hand tightly, and is scared out of her mind by the trap that jumps in the air.

What kind of movie is this?

It’s too cruel and too crazy, right?

Mia didn't want to admit it, but her trembling body truly reflected her feelings.

In fact, it’s not Mia’s fault. The same screaming sound was performed in every corner of the cinema hall, and it lasted for a long time - because the clown puppet riding a three-wheeled car appeared!

Even if the audience watches it for the second time, they will still feel this double visual and psychological impact!

"WTF, this movie has something! No, it has something!"

Heinrich didn't care about his assistant's discomfort at all, because he was already so excited that his eyes were shining.

Although he hasn't finished watching it, and the content of the film has not been fully developed, he doesn't know who the perverted murderer behind it is, whether it is Dr. Gordon who wants to catch the thief, but Heinrich thinks it is not important. What is important is that this film uses Secret rooms and mechanisms are used to kill people!

The secret room creates an environment that can continue to heighten the atmosphere of suspense and horror, and various cold mechanisms force prisoners to use self-mutilation or mutilation of others to save themselves. The torture itself can make the audience shudder! Not to mention all kinds of very realistic and bloody scenes

"The creator of the script is also the director himself? This director is a genius! This setting is so creative!" Henrich couldn't help but take a moment to read the film's information again, and he was full of praise for Yang Yi.

He has never seen such creativity, and he believes that such creativity can definitely give the audience a new visual and psychological impact in the highly homogenized horror film market!

"No wonder many viewers choose to watch this movie again! Its appearance is absolutely epoch-making, and it is unique, making people want to stop!"

Even though Heinrich has not watched the entire film, he still believes in his judgment that this will be a horror film with great commercial value.

I found a treasure myself!

"And he is very smart. He created the image of the puppet man, constantly deepened people's fear of this prisoner, and completed the closed loop of the entire IP! He should be able to film a sequel. There is no reason not to film a sequel."

After all, Heinrich is a theater manager, and his vision is much deeper than that of ordinary viewers.

With such a good idea, there is no need to worry about not being able to write a sequel plot.

Not to mention the screenwriters in Hollywood who are good at making up all kinds of stories, Henrich feels that he can easily make up a sequel story for "Saw". As long as the mechanism design is still very clever and scary, the sequel can still gain these fans. our support!

"If I hadn't read the introduction, it would be hard for me to imagine that this would be a horror movie made by a Chinese director and Chinese screenwriter! It is so excellent, so Hollywood-like, and even so in line with American culture!"

Heinrich was full of emotion and decided to go backstage to meet the main creative staff of the film. It would be best to meet "Yang", the "Oscar-winning" director who seemed to have a bright future!

However, there is no rush now, Heinrich wants to watch the film in its entirety.

He wanted to know who the murderer behind this was, and whether the two men trapped in the bathroom could escape.

"I have a hunch that this film will have a twist in the end! This Chinese is a genius screenwriter!"

Henrich told his assistant enthusiastically.

Mia smiled at him stiffly. She was already frightened by the horror of this movie!