Chapter 274： harbinger of a big sale

Horror movies are the most special of all movie genres.

Except for some loyal horror movie fans, in normal times, few movie fans buy tickets to watch horror movies.

Therefore, the number of horror movie theaters in the United States is even smaller than that of art movie theaters.

From the mainstream point of view, horror films are the type of films with the least audience; but from the overall point of view, horror films are the type of films with the widest audience!

In the rental market of video tapes and DVDs, horror movies have always been the biggest sellers!

Even a delicate and timid little girl will sometimes have curious and challenging thoughts in her heart. She is alone at home, turning off the lights, closing the curtains, curling her legs and hugging the pillow, watching horror movies on the sofa.

That's the power of horror movies!

Even a movie like "Titanic" rarely faces such "official" viewing treatment.

Therefore, the existence of horror films is very special. Most of the horror films are low cost, small production, shoddy production, visual impact, and blood flying. Even if it is shown in horror movie theaters, it is mostly a one-off tour, and after a week, it is forcibly taken down.

But if there are individual classic films, it is another matter.

As long as the word of mouth explodes, it is likely to detonate the United States!

An action movie lover might not have the patience to watch the classic love movie "Gone with the Wind". However, horror movies are the intersection of almost everyone's hearts.

For example, last year's "Death Is Coming" and "Blair Witch" both received good box office results.

Fear is the emotion that everyone is afraid to face and wants to meet the challenge.

Therefore, the box office results of "The Chainsaw" were mediocre on the first day of the screening, but the good audience reputation is the greatest hope for the future of this film!

As long as the word of mouth and influence are shaped by some horror movie fans, first cause a small sensation, attract the attention of the theater party, and comprehensively promote and release "Chainsaw" to the entire North America, then success will come naturally.

On October 30th, the screening of "Chainsaw" began, with a box office of 13,759 US dollars, and the favorable rate reached 85%!

On October 31, the second day of the screening, the box office received $23,789, and the favorable rate also increased against the trend like the box office, reaching 87%!

On November 1st, Halloween is coming, and the horror theater chain in the United States will officially start showing "The Saw", and the number of theaters has suddenly changed from 20 to 78!

...

Zach Snyder is nervous, and Saw is his first film after all.

Think about it, his classmate Michael Bay is already a well-known director of commercial films in Hollywood, and his films have even won the world box office champion!

And Michael Bay's partner is also the famous Hollywood gold medal producer Jerry Bruckheimer!

Now, the Disney blockbuster "Pearl Harbor" co-produced by the two of them has always been the focus of media discussion, which makes Zack Snyder's heart very uncomfortable and unbalanced.

Although the two are classmates, Zach Snyder and Michael Bay have a bad relationship.

Back in 1994, Michael Bay was already making a name for himself in Hollywood. He directed "Band of the Jedi," which was a huge success and featured action star Will Smith.

Zach Snyder also has a movie dream in his heart. As an old classmate, of course he contacted Michael Bay, hoping that he could help him through the relationship.

But Michael Bay ignored it!

In fact, with Michael Bay's status as a Hollywood first-line director, it is not difficult to help Zach Snyder connect a small low-cost horror film project.

It's a pity that this guy didn't mean to lend a hand at all.

Zach Snyder had to continue to circle in the mv circle, playing with his visual effects, until he met his Bole - Dunn Walker.

Although "Chainsaw" is only a low-cost B-level film, it really started his movie dream!

So don't miss out on this movie!

Not only responsible for his own dreams, but also responsible for Dunn's trust.

On Halloween, Zach Snyder invited Christopher Nolan, a friend he had just been dating and a contract director of Dunn Films, to go to the cinema together to celebrate the event.

Christopher Nolan naturally saw Zack Snyder's nervousness, and continued to comfort him along the way, "Zach, isn't the reputation of the movie very good, you don't have to worry too much!"

Zach Snyder sighed, "The word of mouth is good, but I don't know if it can be converted into box office."

Christopher Nolan shook his head, "As long as you are worthy of yourself and can be recognized by the audience, the box office... You can meet but not ask for it, let it be."

Zach Snyder gasped: "Chris, you really don't have back pain when you stand and talk! Your "Memento" cost 5 million US dollars, and the North American box office is nearly 20 million US dollars, of course you are not in a hurry. If I make this movie Smash it, and my career is over!"

In its current form, "Memento" can bring at least US$20 million in net profit to Dunn Films, with a return of 400%, which is very impressive.

Christopher Nolan frowned, "Isn't it? Dunn... Isn't he very optimistic about you? Besides, Dunn is the screenwriter of this movie. You have to trust him, right?"

Zach Snyder sighed, "Who knows? I hope so. By the way, is your new film any good?"

Christopher Nolan hesitated, before speaking.

Zach Snyder raised his eyebrows, "Is it inconvenient to say?"

"It depends on what Dunn means."

Christopher Nolan hit haha.

In fact, in Dunn's words, there is a vague meaning of a new movie, it seems... to arrange a Marvel superhero movie for him.

A commercial blockbuster with huge investment!

It's just that Christopher Nolan still doesn't quite believe it, which is too unrealistic.

He has never made a commercial blockbuster. Although the past two cult films have not lost money, they have not been big sales. The North American box office of "Memento" is basically 25 million US dollars.

With such a record, can there be an opportunity to direct a commercial blockbuster? At least not eligible for now.

Not to mention others, even Nolan himself does not believe it.

Zach Snyder took a deep look at him and pondered: "Actually... Mr. Walker also talked to me at the beginning, saying that after "The Chainsaw", he would make two more movies to experience, and then he could get in touch with business. It's a blockbuster, it's... a Marvel superhero movie."

"what?"

Christopher Nolan was surprised.

Zach Snyder waved his hand, "Forget it, it's all a matter of the future, let's pass this one off first! Let's go and contribute to the box office of "Chainsaw"!"

Christopher Nolan chuckled.

The two of them are not yet famous, and they are not public figures, so they can appear generously. As soon as I entered the cinema, I was startled by the two long lines in front of me.

"Friend, what's this... what's going on?" Zach Snyder asked a young man in line at random.

"Line up to buy tickets!" The young man said with a bitter face, a little helpless, "Looks like it's going to be the next game."

"You... are you all buying tickets for Chainsaw?"

"Yeah, huh? Don't you? Dude, I didn't say, as a man, you must watch this movie, "The Saw", it's super good! I heard... two people were watching the movie yesterday I was scared to death on the spot!"

"Scared to death?"

Zach Snyder can't help but laugh, is this what that $1 million publicity is all about?

Sure enough, at this time, a few more young people walked over giggling, "Oh, let's watch "The Chainsaw", I watched it last night, it was so exciting..."

"Horror film?"

"Yeah, it's a horror movie! Hey, I'm sure it's better than "The Clown's Soul" and "Scream", er... If you don't have the guts, don't watch it, that movie is especially scary!"

"Bullshit, I'll be embarrassed? Let's see! What's the name?"

"The Chainsaw Horror!"

"Isn't it? So many people lined up to buy tickets?"

"Haha, doesn't that mean this movie is good?"

...

Zach Snyder stood aside in a daze, listening to the rude shouting of this group of young people, his heart... It was as sweet as eating honey.

Christopher Nolan smiled slightly patted him on the shoulder, "It seems... we don't need to contribute to the box office anymore!"

"Yeah, it's in short supply..."

Zach Snyder muttered to himself, tears of joy coming down.

"Chainsaw", his personal first film, is it really going to be a success?

Christopher Nolan glanced at the long queue and said slowly: "It seems that I have to go back to inform the company and prepare more copies."

Zach Snyder blinked, shook his head and laughed, "Chris, Mr. Walker is amazing!"

"Um?"

"Before the screening started, Mr. Walker instructed him to prepare 2,500 copies!"

"what?"

Christopher Nolan was surprised and took a deep breath, and then he sincerely praised, "Yeah, Dunn... He has such courage!"

Zach Snyder sighed, "Maybe that's why he was able to achieve so much at such a young age."

Christopher Nolan laughed, "Zach, are you jealous?"

"Jealous?" Zach Snyder laughed dumbly and shook his head repeatedly, "How is that possible? Even if it is jealous, it must be jealous of you. Chris, Mr. Walker's height is not something we can achieve."

Christopher Nolan's face turned pale and he nodded solemnly.

Yes, Dunn's height, these little directors, may not even be jealous.

"Haha, anyway, "Chainsaw" is going to be popular! Come on, go to my house, I have a bottle of 30-year-old whisky in my collection, to celebrate!" Christopher Nolan took Zach Snyder's arm, and his heart was happy Of course.

Zach Snyder looked back at the long queue and the excited fans who bought tickets, as if he felt the same way.

So happy!

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