My Hong Kong Island Filmmaker

Chapter 304 Mixed praise and criticism, creating controversy

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"I screw you up! The movie is so cool, it makes my scalp tingle!"

Some movie fans discussed with their companions enthusiastically.The friend next to him frowned in disgust, "This movie is too messy! It feels like a pervert played an incomprehensible killing game... No, I feel that I am extremely depressed after watching the whole movie."

"The jigsaw standing up at the end really made my hairs stand on end. By the way, who played the jigsaw?"

"Zhou Runfa is too miserable!"

"This movie... the use of light makes my eyes hurt. Wu Xiaozu is so disappointing."

"YES!! This drama is so cool!"

"Liang Jiahui and Zhou Run did a great job! You deserve to be the Best Actor!"

"The jigsaw is amazing!"

"Ugh... this movie is easy to cause discomfort."

The audience who watched the movie walked out of the theater one after another, with extremely polarized expressions and feelings. Some people love the seven deadly sins-like divine punishment execution methods in "The Chamber of Fear", while others hate it.

This movie is highly controversial among movie fans and book lovers who have broken through the dimensional wall.

People who love it think the setting of the whole show is very cool.

People who hate it think it's inexplicable and a bad movie.

Not every audience can accept the strong British punk taste of this movie.But it is undeniable that the structural design of "Seven Deadly Sins" really catches most people's eyes.

Especially when Jigsaw stands up at the end.

In the regular movie rhythm of Hong Kong Island in the 80s, it is definitely a glimpse and a creepy existence.In the history of horror movies, the jigsaw character of "Chain Saw" is definitely a classic image that cannot be avoided.

Wu Xiaozu's experiment of letting go of himself this time has received a strong response, but it is different from previous works that have been well received by word of mouth. Judging from the audience's viewing experience, fans also have mixed reviews.

Overdrawn by popularity? ?

In this drama, Wu Xiaozu mixed too many personal emotions, as if paronychia was seriously infected and required hospitalization, it was as unimaginable, or as if Yoshimoto Takami suddenly entered an LLL-level career from "Ultraman Tiga" and filmed "Jieyue" People can't figure it out.

As a director, after ten years of hard work, he always has to try different experiments.

After all, it is also a man who has been ground several times with the iron pestle, and the more he grinds, the stronger he is, and he is always easy to swell.

Wu Xiaozu couldn't fully grasp the pulse of the audience.What's more, "Cell of Fear" is a niche movie with a narrow audience, and it is understandable that it has suffered controversy.

Besides,

Although the cost of this movie is "tens of millions" on the surface, Wu Xiaozu understands that this movie is definitely a typical example of a small cost.Very suitable as a machine for making money.

Even if it is not possible temporarily, the project can still be restarted in a few years.

At that time, it would be OK to play a dozen emotional cards.

Is there still not much in the entertainment industry doing things like cheating money?
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Theater upstairs.

Wu Xiaozu stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, the light passed through the window screens, forming a pattern on his face, the darkness and light divided the entire face into left and right sides.

While smiling, he looks chic and handsome, while smiling, gloomy.The dark eyes seemed to sink all the light into them.

"This movie seems to have mixed reviews, will it affect the box office trend?" On the boss chair, Chen Rongmei drooped her eyelids, turning a pen in her hand, glanced at Xiang Sheng who was sipping tea with a teacup, and Wu Xiaozu in front of the window, " As a horror movie and it's an LLL-rated movie, I'm afraid it will lose too many viewers..."

"The audience who like LLL-level horror movies will not be lost. Those who don't like this type of audience, with the attraction of Zhou Runfa and Liang Jiahui, should be able to attract some of them."

On the sofa on the right side of the door, Jiang Ershao choked back while playing with a golf club head: "This movie is a low-budget horror movie, so it naturally has the audience it deserves. Don't worry about the box office." Bar?"

The interior of Xinbao Cinemas is not monolithic.

Although Chen Rongmei and Feng Bingzhong were happy for Wu Xiaozu to lead the charge, but no one would think that the cake was too much, right?Therefore, it is unavoidable to take advantage of this opportunity to beat and beat.

Jiang Zhiqiang naturally wanted to guarantee his and Wu Xiaozu's interests.

The triangle is indeed the most entrusted figure, but don't forget that the triangle is also a figure that checks and balances each other and targets each other in a true sense.

Cai Songlin, Chen Feng, and Wu Jiang's three groups not only want to cooperate, but also compete for the right to speak and interests.

"Azu, what are you talking about?"

Xiang Shisan walked up to Wu Xiaozu with a bright smile, and handed over a cup of tea, "How should this drama be promoted?"

Others also looked at Wu Xiaozu.

Unknowingly, director Xiao Wu can be regarded as a figure recognized by the insiders.

Because, even Chen Rongmei knew that Wu Xiaozu could still make money for them.that's enough.

As for word of mouth...

Investors and theaters generally view movies in this way: a good movie can make money.Movies that don't make money are bad movies.This is the law of the capital market.

If one day, Wu Xiaozu can be like a certain star master in the later generations, making bad movies like "Fu Yao" can be sold well, then maybe the capital market will enshrine Wu Xiaozu.

"How to publicize is up to you." Wu Xiaozu took the tea, took a sip, smiled at the corner of his mouth, and looked at Xiang Sheng again.

"Movies are not afraid of being controversial, the more controversial they are, the more market recognition they will have."

Xiang Sheng smiled at the crowd, pouted his mouth to signal to the audience outside the window, "If the marketing is in place, this kind of controversy can actually boost the box office.

After all, this movie itself is the first LLL-level horror movie, and the audience is already very narrow.Even if it is really unanimously praised, so what?The student party won't come to see it, and neither will the teachers and nurses, so it's better to be so controversial. "

Wu Xiaozu kept smiling, his eyes flickering.

I have to say that Xiang Shisan has improved really fast.The mind is also eye-catching enough.

Movies are not afraid of controversy, as long as you guide the development of public opinion, you will find that this is not a bad thing.There is a kind of star in later generations, the way they become popular is black red black red.

It is well-known as: As many people love you, as many people hate you.

In fact, this sentence should be like this: as many sailors lead the rhythm, as many real sunspots scold you.

"Chamber of Fear" is a movie that is already niche enough, and the topic is more suitable for it.What's more, with Zhou Runfa, Liang Jiahui and Wu Xiaozu as the backing, the box office of this movie is already predictable.

"Let's bring the rhythm to the newspaper first." Wu Xiaozu pondered for a moment, put down the tea, and opened his mouth. After all, it's about profit, and his film has a high share.

"Let people jump out and criticize this movie first, with praise in the black. Let the film critics interact and create an atmosphere. I will also find my good friends to write reviews for this movie..."

Wu Xiaozu paused, thinking about which friend he would cheat.

Finally, think about it, anyway, no matter which one is to be cheated, why should I waste my brain cells thinking about this.

This time is not the era of information explosion.

At this time, if there are two viewers who don't like the movie, at most they will scold each other in the room, which will not affect many people.

The publicity in the media will allow more people to see the evaluation and publicity of this drama.Those attracted viewers simply don't see the two swearing, so the impact isn't that great.

Why do veteran stars seem to be all glamorous, because no one is going to cover them.So, in fact, no matter whether it is the fresh meat of the new era or the stars, their efforts and achievements may not be worse than those of Andy Lau and Ekin Cheng back then.

It's just that they're magnified under a microscope.When celebrities step down from the mortal world, they naturally want to shit and fart.

What's more, the drama "Fear Room" is a typical horror theme.

Even the original version of "Saw", which was released in the West, still received mixed reviews.

"The True Colors of a Hero" and "Double Heroes" are still dissed by people.Not to mention this niche-themed movie.

"I have to go back to the set tonight..."

Wu Xiaozu walked towards the door with a slight smile.

"By the way, Azu, who plays Jigsaw?"

Chen Rongmei raised her head, looked at Wu Xiaozu who was slowly coming out under the moonlight, and asked curiously: "I think many viewers want to know who is the actor who plays Jigsaw..."

"Huh?? That's right, do you want to let him promote it together?" Feng Bingzhong also responded.

"Tsu Hark?" Second Young Master Jiang tried to guess.

He had seen the script of Wu Xiaozu and Tsui Hark's storyboard, and knew that Tsui Hark seemed to be playing jigsaw.But after watching the rather burly jigsaw in the movie, it seems that Tsui Hark, who is like the skinny fairy, does not match.

"Huh~"

Wu Xiaozu tilted his head, held the doorknob, and scanned the crowd with a smile, "This can also be used as a publicity stunt, can't it?"

Without waiting for everyone's reaction, he smiled and left. The beauty has an appointment, why should he accompany these guys here to talk nonsense?

"Could it be him?" Chen Rongmei joked with a smile.

As we all know, Wu Xiaozu is not the kind of director who likes to show his face.So far, he has only played a guest role as a scholar in Tsui Hark's "A Chinese Ghost Story", and he is still the kind of character who receives a lunch box as soon as he shows up.

Jigsaw?

Wu Xiaozu remained silent.

This role is indeed Wu Xiaozu's cameo performance, but the make-up is so exaggerated that it's hard to tell it's him.Even Jiang Zhiqiang didn't see it.

Unless it is someone who really knows Wu Xiaozu.

Walking out of the room, I saw Zhang Min and Gao Lihong being bitch together to create a false atmosphere of plastic sisters.

Seeing Wu Xiaozu coming out, Zhang Min showed a kindness on his cold and pretty face, and greeted Wu Xiaozu with a smile: "Director Wu~"

Wu Xiaozu looked at Zhang Min's body without showing any signs of expression, it was well-proportioned, sexy and plump.It's a pity that Xiang Shisan is cheaper.

"Adult~"

Gao Lihong made a mistake in her busy schedule, stood between Wu Xiaozu and Zhang Min in a coquettish and affectionate manner, and hurriedly changed her words: "Brother Zu, didn't you say that there is still a movie to be filmed tonight?"

"Filming so late?" Zhang Min wondered.

"Being a director and an actor is hard work."

Wu Xiaozu taught with a serious face, and said with a smile: "I have always been strict in filming, you will know when you meet in the future. Filming is very hard work. As a director, I don't sleep, and none of you can sleep..."

"I hope Director Wu will take care of her in the future." Zhang Min said politely.

Watching Wu Xiaozu and Gao Lihong walk out of the theater, their beautiful eyes twinkled.

　July is the protection month for domestic films, and you need to be cautious when watching movies.The God of Medicine is really awesome!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)