Horror movies are the most special existence among all movie genres.

In addition to some loyal horror movie enthusiasts, there are few movie fans who buy tickets to enter the venue and watch horror movies in person.

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

From a mainstream perspective, horror films are the type of film with the least audience; but from a global perspective, horror films are the type of film with the widest audience!

In the video tape and DVD rental market, horror films have always been the big deal!

Even the delicate and timid little girl sometimes has curiosity and challenge in her heart. She is alone at home, turning off the lights, pulling up the curtains, curling her legs and holding the sleeping pillow, and watching horror movies on the sofa.

This is the power of horror movies!

Even movies like "Titanic" rarely face such "formal" viewing treatment.

Therefore, the existence of horror films is very special. Most horror films are small-cost, small-scale production, shoddy production, visual impact, and plasma flying. Even if they are screened in horror film theaters, most of them are a one-round tour, and they are forced to be removed from the market after a week.

But if some classic videos appear, it's a different story.

As long as the reputation explodes, it is very likely to detonate the whole of the United States!

An action movie enthusiast may not have the patience to watch the classic "Gone with the Wind" romance film. However, horror movies are the common point in everyone's hearts.

For example, last year's "The God of Death is Coming" and "The Witch Blair" all achieved remarkable box office.

Fear is the emotion in everyone's heart that is afraid to face and wants to face challenges.

Therefore, the box office results of "Saw" on the first day's pre-shot film were mediocre, but the good reputation of the audience is the greatest hope for the future of this movie!

As long as some horror movie enthusiasts shape their reputation and influence, they will first cause a small sensation, attract the attention of theaters, and fully promote "Saw" to the entire North America, then success will be natural.

On October 30, "Saw" began its premiere, with a box office of US$13,759, with a positive review rate of 85%!

On October 31, the second day of pre-screening, it received a box office of US$23,789. The positive review rate also grew against the trend like the box office, reaching 87%!

On November 1, Halloween is coming, and the horror theaters in the United States officially begin to be released. The number of theaters has suddenly changed from 20 to 78!

...

Zach Schneider was nervous, and "Saw" was his first personal movie after all.

Think about it, his classmate Michael Bay is already a famous Hollywood commercial director. He made movies and even won the world box office championship!

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

Now, the Disney blockbuster "Pearl Harbor" that the two of them collaborated on has always been the focus of hot media discussion, which makes Zach Schneider feel very uncomfortable and unbalanced.

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

As early as 1994, Michael Bay had already made a name for himself in Hollywood. His directed "The Jedi Men" was a huge success and also launched action superstar Will Smith.

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

But Michael Bay ignored it!

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

Unfortunately, this guy didn't mean to lend a helping hand.

Zach Schneider had to continue to circulate in the MV circle, playing with his visual effects until he met his mentor, Donn Walker.

Although "Saw" is just a small-cost B-level film, it really kicked off his dream of film!

So this movie cannot be missed!

Not only are you responsible for your dreams, but you are also responsible for Tang En's trust.

On Halloween, Zach Schneider made an appointment with his newly dating friend, Christopher Nolan, the signed director of Donnie Pictures, to go to the cinema to participate in the grand event.

Christopher Nolan naturally saw Zach Schneider's nervousness and kept comforting along the way, "Zach, the reputation of the movie is not very good, you don't have to worry too much!"

Zach Schneider sighed, "The reputation 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... can be encountered but hard to come by, let it be natural."

Zach Schneider said angrily: "Chris, you really don't feel hurt when you stand and speak! Your "Memory Fragments" cost $5 million, and the box office in North America is nearly $20 million. Of course you are not in a hurry. If I mess up this movie, my career will be over!"

In its current form, "Memory Fragments" can bring at least US$20 million in net profit to Tangen Pictures, with a return rate of 400%, which is very considerable.

Christopher Nolan frowned, "Not it? Don't he... he is optimistic about you very much? Besides, Don't this movie is the screenwriter, do you have to believe him?"

Zach Schneider sighed, "Who knows? I hope. By the way, does your new film have any flaws?"

Christopher Nolan hesitated for a moment, but he stopped talking.

Zach Schneider raised his eyebrows, "Isn't it convenient to say?"

"It depends on what Tang En means."

Christopher Nolan hit it haha.

In fact, Tang En's words vaguely revealed a bit of the meaning of a new film, as if... he was going to arrange a Marvel superhero movie.

A huge investment in commercial blockbuster!

But Christopher Nolan is still a little unrealistic.

He has never made a commercial blockbuster. Although he has not lost money in the past two Cult films, he has not sold well. The North American box office of "Memory Fragments" is basically $25 million.

Can such a record have the opportunity to direct commercial blockbusters? At least it is not qualified now.

Not to mention others, even Nolan himself doesn't believe it.

Zach Schneider looked at him deeply and pondered: "Actually... Mr. Walker also talked to me about it, saying that after "Saw", he would make two more movies and experience them, and then he could get into commercial blockbusters, which is... Marvel's superhero movie."

"ah?"

Christopher Nolan was stunned.

Zach Schneider waved his hand, "Forget it, it's all for the future, let's pass the clamp first! Let's go and contribute the box office to "Saw"!"

Christopher Nolan laughed in silence.

They were not famous yet and were not public figures, so they could appear openly. As soon as they arrived in the cinema, they were shocked by the two long queues in front of them.

"Friend, what's going on?" Zach Schneider casually asked a young man in line.

"Line in line to buy tickets!" The young man had a bitter face and felt helpless, "It seems that he is going to line up for the next game."

"You... are you buying tickets for Saw?"

"Yes, huh? Are you not? Man, it's not me that as a man, you must watch this movie, "Saw", it's super good! I heard... Two people were scared to death on the spot while watching the movie yesterday!"

"Scareless?"

Zach Schneider couldn't help but be funny. Is this the $1 million promotional effect?

Sure enough, at this time, a few more young people came over, "Oh, let's go watch "Saw". I watched it last night, it's so exciting..."

"Horror movie?"

"Yes, it's a horror movie! Hehe, it's guaranteed to be better than "The Joker's Return" and "Scream" and "The Scream", uh... If you don't have the courage, don't watch it, that movie is particularly scary!"

"Nonsense, I won't have the courage? Then let's see! What's the name?"

“Saw!”

"No, right? So many people line up to buy tickets?"

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

...

Zach Schneider stood aside in a daze, listening to the group of young people shouting loudly in a very impolite way, his heart was as sweet as eating honey.

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

“Yes, supply is in short supply…”

Zach Schneider murmured to himself, tears of joy almost falling.

Is his first film really going to succeed?

Christopher Nolan glanced at the long queue and said slowly: "It seems that he is going back to notify the company and prepare more copies."

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

"Um?"

"Before the preview start, Mr. Walker gave a special instruction and prepared 2,500 copies!"

"ah?"

Christopher Nolan looked surprised and took a deep breath, then he sincerely praised, "Yes, Don...he has this courage!"

Zach Schneider sighed: "Maybe this is why he can achieve such great success at a young age."

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

"Jealous?" Zach Schneider burst into tears and shook his head repeatedly, "How is it 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 had a stern face and nodded solemnly.

Yes, Tang En's height is not even possible for these young directors to be jealous.

"Haha, no matter what, "Saw" is going to be popular! Let's go, go to my house, I've collected a bottle of whiskey for 30 years, and celebrate!" Christopher Nolan pulled Zach Schneider's arm and felt relieved.

Zach Schneider looked back at the long queues, and the movie fans who looked excited when they bought tickets, seemed to feel the same.

So happy!
Chapter completed!