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Based on the impression I have seen before, to say how scary The Human Centipede is, it is more disgusting. Those terrifying scenes that are so terrifying in the eyes of Western audiences fall into the first place in the eyes of Eastern audiences. It feels like nausea, and it may also cause various concurrent nausea and vomiting

Tom Hicks was in contact with Ronan for the first time, and it was not easy to ask directly, so his eyes for help fell to John Wurster.

John Wurster immediately asked: Mr. Anderson, this script?

Ronan put down the script and said, Director Hicks, the subject you chose is really bold.

Tom Hicks smiled and said: I think everyone will have a disgusting feeling when they hear the story idea of ​​The Human Centipede for the first time, but they can't help their curiosity. I want to find out.

He knows that opportunities for newcomers are rare, and if he misses this one, it may become more difficult to attract investment. He gritted his teeth and said: From the time I wrote the script, I thought that this interesting chain reaction could create a special The effect—the more terrifying and perverted, the easier it is to arouse people's pathological psychology of voyeurism.

As a potential investor, Ronan also raised his doubts: Your script has established a story premise that is easy to make people unhappy, and then it is the most intuitive description with a real picture that is enough to make people uncomfortable. Imaginable visual stimulation is beyond the reach of anyone with a faint heart, and it is the greatest threat to the market prospects of a horror movie.

These words made Tom Hicks's heart skip a beat, he pondered for a moment, and then said: Mr. Anderson, I wonder if you have noticed a phenomenon in Hollywood horror movies.

Ronan looked at him: Please speak up.

Tom Hicks let out a soft breath, pushed down his beige cowboy hat, and said: After dismemberment has become a daily routine in horror movies, we have to take the challenge to a whole new level ... related to the human centipede. The visual horror setting is not simply to create a certain nerve-stimulating impact, but also to continuously extend people's bottom line. When the audience has some uncomfortable reactions during watching the film, I can’t help but wonder if my friends around me have similar feelings? In my opinion, this is a clever cycle with psychological implications.”

Ronan also knows this. Generally speaking, the traditional American bloody horror films are declining as a whole. Even if a new bloody horror film comes out, it will be repackaged like Chain Saw.

Most typically, several new Texas Chainsaw Massacre films were filmed in the same old way, and the market response was worse with each one.

Tom Hicks' words continued: As a filmmaker,

Especially with a horror film, I think the most interesting thing about it is that you make something that can actually scare people, and I think I've seen the best audience feedback I could have imagined. I always knew that there was going to be a backlash to this basic story concept, but the audience's reaction was definitely different, and I think it was equally resonant.

Director Hicks, your idea is very special. Ronan already had a plan in his mind: It's hard for ordinary people to think of such an idea.

Tom Hicks pulled down his beige cowboy hat again and said: Actually, this idea came from a joke I had with a friend. I was watching TV with a few good friends, and I remember we saw a child molestation video. The news about criminals, so I jokingly said to them, 'This kind of person should have his mouth sewn on the ass of a fat truck driver as punishment for their crime.'”

He smiled sheepishly: There is no doubt that this is a very disgusting joke, because my friends said that such an idea is really evil, but I suddenly had a flash of thought-for a What a perfect concept and material for this disgusting joke to be a horror movie, and I started to develop a whole story out of it.

Ronan nodded slowly and said, Director Hicks, Relativity Entertainment can take over your project.

Hearing this, Tom Hicks couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief, and smiled unconsciously on his face. After all, for a director like him who has no previous successful experience, this is a very rare first time.

There are two prerequisites. Tom Hicks' resume is not convincing, and Ronan must be responsible for the investment: First, you need to shoot a short trial clip first; second, due to the limitations of the subject matter, you Projects will have a production budget of no more than $300,000.

These words made Tom Hicks a little embarrassed, but his family knew his own affairs, and he was not the kind of brain-deficient who thought that he could be accepted by others with his own talent. After thinking for a while, he gritted his teeth and agreed: No problem, I can take it.

Generally speaking, Ronan is still quite cautious. Human Centipede must be a niche theme, and high investment means huge risks, and the cost may not even be recovered.

Low-budget B-movies are a must.

Ronan returned the script to Tom Hicks and said, You can go to Sandsea Entertainment anytime to discuss specific cooperation matters.

Tom Hicks puts away the script: Can I go now?

Of course. Ronan saw Tom Hicks putting the script into the file bag, and suddenly thought of one thing: By the way, it's best to modify the script and put the background of the story in the United States.

Tom Hicks thought for a while and said: The United States is also fine. I was in the Netherlands when I wrote the script, and I subconsciously set the background of the story in Europe.

Ronan said: American audiences still generally care about stories that happen in the United States.

John Waters answered abruptly: In the hearts of Americans, Americans are the most perverted.

Ronan couldn't help laughing: John's words are the most appropriate.

In the lens of Hollywood directors, the United States is full of all kinds of perverts from the wilderness to the countryside to the city.

Tom Hicks and John Worster soon left for Sandsea Entertainment, which is located in the same building.

Ronan also asked someone to call Shahai Entertainment. This is just a small project and will not receive special attention. If he wants to make a profit, he will rely more on the offline DVD market.

Relativity Entertainment has been doing well in the DVD horror rental and sales market for several years, firmly dominating the category with The Purge, Reaper, Wrong Turn and Saw top spot.

In the non-theatrical horror DVD market, Relativity Entertainment is average.

At noon, Ronan had lunch with Jessica Felton and talked about it: Sandsea Entertainment started with this genre.

Jessica Felton ate the steak carefully, for fear of accidentally dropping something. With her uprightness, as long as any food fell, it would definitely land on the most conspicuous position on her chest.

She didn't think it was inappropriate before, but now she was very concerned about Ronan seeing this embarrassing situation.

The way the two get along has not changed much, but the state of mind is different.

Jessica Felton swallowed the steak, and said: I remember that Anchor Bay Entertainment has always had a good performance in this regard.

Ronan took a sip of water and said, This position has been occupied by Anchor Bay Entertainment all year round. This small film company is famous for producing B-grade cult movies and bloody horror movies.

He put down his water glass and said casually: I heard that Anchor Bay Entertainment is planning to remake I Spit on Your Grave.

This movie? Jessica Felton said. It's so unfriendly to women.

It's also a feminist film in some ways, Ronan said.

Jessica Felton thought about it carefully, and said: It seems to be a bit of a path. The heroine suffered misfortune. She did not rely on the strength of others to complete her revenge alone, and everyone who violated her paid a heavy price.

In front of Jessica Felton, Ronan didn't want to hide it, and said directly: As long as the feminist card is played well, it is estimated that the film will perform well offline.

I vaguely remember that there was a trilogy in the remake of this film, which shows that Anchor Bay Entertainment must have made money.

After chatting about horror movies, Ronan turned to ask, How about the script you mentioned a few days ago?

Jessica Felton said: Sandsea Entertainment basically negotiated with Caddy Dippold. This is Caddy Dippold's first script. She is not a member of the screenwriters union. It is estimated to be 30,000 US dollars. You can buy the copyright of the script within a few days.”

Ronan asked again: Are you going to make this project?

There is a plan in this regard, but it will have to wait until the post-production of Fast and Furious 4 is completed. Jessica Felton said briefly: I will make a plan and submit it to the company.

Although the relationship between the two has changed, the company's system and procedures will not change, and Jessica Felton also complies consciously.

The truth is that Jessica Felton is so clear-headed that Ronan wouldn't give her any privileges on it, nor would she ask for one.

That will only hurt the relationship between the two of you.

After lunch, Jessica Felton looked at the time and said, It's time for me to go back. Before leaving, she said again: I need to confirm part of the soundtrack tonight, I have to work overtime, you don't have to wait for me, Let's go first.

Ronan nodded: Give me the key, I'll wait for you at your house.

Jessica Felton had no choice but to open her handbag and rummaged through it. She found the key and handed it to Ronan. The two already had that kind of relationship, so there was nothing wrong with her. She said generously, The spare key is in the At home, turn around and remind me to give you a hand.

Ronan waved his hand: I remember, you go to work first.

After collecting the keys, Ronan returned to his office and made an appointment with Kevin Feige from Marvel Entertainment in the afternoon to further discuss the next Marvel Avengers project.

Marvel Entertainment has two films released this year, namely Hulk in the summer and Thor in the holiday.

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