Chapter 278： A lifesaver that cannot be grasped

Starting a new week on November 6, the low-budget horror film "Chainsaw" will be shown on 1,237 screens in 867 theaters across the United States.

Although the number of expanded theaters is not as many as expected, this horror film, which was almost killed by the Film Association, finally has the opportunity to appear in mainstream commercial theaters!

At the same time, in addition to some second- and third-tier reports and advertisements, this B-grade film also appeared in journals such as "Film Review", "Hollywood Reporter", and "Complete Movie". the world of fans.

Of course, some of the movie screenshots accompanying the report usually reveal a depressing and suffocating horror atmosphere.

"Newcomer, new director, new team, new company, "Chainsaw" is challenging your guts!"

"If you're brave, watch Chainsaw! Maybe it's not the scariest horror movie of all time, but this one definitely ranks in the top three! The film's philosophical content and thematic presentation are also better than those A shoddy B-movie is a cut above."

"This is not a perverted killing game, this is a philosophical dialectic about life, and new director Zach Snyder presents a chilling discussion of value through "Chainsaw"."

"If you are a horror movie lover, then don't miss this movie - Chainsaw!"

"There is no doubt that "The Saw" is a success. Dunn behind the film makes us have to think deeply. As we all know, Miramax is the best independent film company in Hollywood, and Dimen Pictures is the best independent film company in Hollywood. The most exciting small-budget film production company. The Focus and Furious models established by Dunn seem to be challenging Harvey Weinstein's realm of power."

...

Driven by some advertisements and some professional reviews, the popularity of "Chainsaw" has gradually spread. Although the praise rate has declined, it is still as high as 80%.

This is unimaginable for a B-level film!

In exchange for the film's box office success...

Monday, $1.08 million; Tuesday, $890,000; Wednesday, $770,000, Thursday, $640,000…

A new round of weekend is approaching, and the North American box office of "Chainsaw" has exceeded 4 million US dollars!

On the weekly box office list, such a $1.5 million B-level film is only behind the action blockbuster "Charlie's Angels 1" starring Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore, and Adam **** starring 'Little Nicky' and 'Scuba Diver' starring Robert Deloney and Charlize Theron!

The box office performance of "Chainsaw" is quite different from the previous ones, but it is ahead of Warner's action thriller "Red New Ball", which opened 2,703 theaters, which is enough to prove the box office strength of this film!

What about small costs?

As long as it is related to Dunn, it can occupy the box office chart!

As for the old Hong Kong film "Drunken Fist" that Miramax wants to launch with the popularity of Jack Chen... I can't find it in the top 50!

Another weekend is coming, and it is conceivable that the popularity of "Chainsaw" will further expand!

As the head of Disney, Michael Eisner is concerned with the top priorities of strategy, with one exception - Dunn.

Even for a B-level film like "The Chainsaw", which cost only $1.5 million, he notified his assistant, followed up at any time, and reported the situation.

Michael Eisner was silent when he got the box-office figures for Saw.

He has already seen the situation clearly. Although Disney has limited the screening scale of "The Chainsaw" through black box operations, the film... is still living, growing, and developing in the cracks, which is unstoppable.

Until next week, the scale of the screening will be adjusted again, and at this time... the large-scale screening of "The Chainsaw" must be the general trend, which is no longer within the scope of Harvey Weinstein's interference.

"Why? Why does the films he participated in always succeed?"

For this question, Michael Eisner has thought about it many times, but he can't always grasp the answer.

Even the god-level director Steven Spielberg often misses. The predicament of DreamWorks is not only due to external suppression, but also the lack of stable internal development. It is also a major factor.

And Dunn Pictures...

Absolutely amazing!

Tang En's strategic planning seems so impetuous and simple, even for movie investment, in the eyes of professionals, they shake their heads.

A small company that has just been established, dare to shoot multiple commercial blockbusters within a year?

At that time, 20th Century Fox could only do its best to provide a blockbuster movie for "Titanic", and now the Disney production department, all the financial priorities, are also occupied by "Pearl Harbor".

But what about Dunn Films?

Not only did he spend $200 million for James Cameron to splurge on the filming of "Unsinkable", but he also invested heavily in Ann Lee, Luc Besson, and Tim Burton.

Just a few days ago, Dunn Pictures and its subsidiary Focus Pictures also jointly released a blockbuster news that they will spend a huge sum of 120 million US dollars to shoot Martin Scorsese's historical masterpiece!

This is simply a challenge to the concept of Hollywood film investment!

The results of it?

"Chainsaw" has embarked on the road of explosion that everyone looks weird, but it is normal to Dunn.

This guy is definitely a freak!

"I just don't know if "Undead" can withstand the pressure of "Chainsaw"."

Michael Eisner pondered secretly. At this time, he hoped that "Chainsaw" would be a box office hit.

"Undead" will not be released until half a month later. If the popularity of "Chainsaw" can be exhausted within half a month and the box office is close to saturation, then it will not pose a threat to Disney's films.

At this time, his assistant knocked on the door and came in, his face was not very good, "Boss, it's about the movie."

"The tickets for Chainsaw are selling like crazy?" Michael Eisner suddenly smiled and waved his hand, "It doesn't matter, since the movie is good, it's normal for audiences to buy tickets. Tell Harvey that the next week's Chainsaw will be sold out. Not only can we not limit the scale of the screening, but we must help it expand!"

The assistant frowned and hesitated.

"What's wrong?"

"It's our movie."

""Undead Tribulation"?"

"Yes, there are many newspapers and magazines reporting relevant information."

Michael Eisner said with a smile: "It's a good thing! Just by taking advantage of the trend of "Chainsaw", it might be able to set off a wave of horror, which is also a boost to "Undead"."

"No, this is not our publicity plan!" The assistant looked bitter Huh? Michael Eisner raised his brows and noticed something, "What's going on?" "

The assistant said bitterly: "It has been reported in many entertainment newspapers that Bruce Willis, the star of "Undead Robbery", broke up with his little girlfriend Brooke Bence, rumors... She is not satisfied with Bruce Willis Si's bed work..."

Michael Eisner immediately exploded, "What did you say?"

...

In another room, Joe Ruth was holding his mobile phone and yelling at Bruce Willis, "Bruce, are you crazy? Just got divorced a month ago, and found a girl 26 years younger than you. Just looking for young people, have you forgotten your age? Do you think your body is as strong as you look?"

"I finally helped you to show the negative impact of the divorce case through the relationship, and you gave me this experience again? Do you think there are not many people laughing at you? Humph, being laughed at by girls for being bad in bed, Bruce, I see where you put your old face!"

"You bastard, you killed me! If this incident affects the box office of "Undead", get out of here, get out of Hollywood! Damn, it's the biggest thing in my life for you to star in "Undead" mistake!"

After cursing for a while, Joe Ruth hung up the phone, his heart racing with anger.

"Who is it that wants to hurt me?"

Joe Ruth was in the office, shouting like a vent.

Dunn?

It is possible, after all, the hatred between the two sides is deeply rooted, and it is impossible to resolve it.

But Tang En was running from both ends during this time. He was so busy that he didn't even have time to date with female stars. Would he have the energy to arrange such trivial matters?

Joe Ruth frowned and looked bitter.

seem……

The life-saving straw of "Undead Calamity" has been getting farther and farther away from him.

(Sanqi Chinese)