Based on the impression I have seen, it is not so much to say how terrifying "Human Centipede" is, but more of a disgusting, those terrifying and terrifying pictures in the eyes of Western audiences, the first feeling in the eyes of Eastern audiences is nausea, and it may also cause various concurrent nausea and nausea

Tom Hicks made contact with Ronan for the first time, and it was difficult to ask directly, so his eyes fell on John Vorster's side for help.

John Vorster immediately asked, "Mr. Anderson, this script?"

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

Tom Hicks smiled and said, "I think everyone will have a disgusting feeling when they first hear the story of 'Human Centipede', but they can't help but want to find out. ”

He knew that the opportunity for newcomers was rare, and if he missed this time, it might become more difficult to re-invest, gritted his teeth, and said: "From the time I wrote the script, I thought that this interesting chain reaction could create a special effect - the more terrifying and perverted, the easier it is to cause people's voyeuristic pathology." ”

As a potential investor, Ronan also raised his own doubts: "Your script establishes a story premise that is easy to make people unpleasant, and then describes it in the most intuitive way with real and uncomfortable images, which can be imagined as a visual stimulation that anyone with a slightly fragile heart cannot bear, and it can be regarded as the biggest threat to the market prospects of a horror movie." ”

Tom Hicks chuckled in his heart, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Mr. Anderson, I don't know if you have noticed a phenomenon in Hollywood horror films. ”

Ronan looked at him, "Please speak up." ”

Tom Hicks exhaled lightly, pressed down on his beige cowboy hat, and said, "Once dismemberment has become a daily order in horror films, we have to challenge ourselves to a whole new level...... The visual horror setting related to human centipedes is not simply to create a certain impact that stimulates nerves, but also to continuously extend people's bottom line. When the audience has some uncomfortable reactions in the process of watching the film, they can't help but wonder if their friends feel the same way? In my opinion, this is a clever cycle with a very psychological suggestion. ”

Ronan also knows this, and in general, traditional American bloody horror films are in decline, and even if a new bloody horror film comes out, it will be repackaged like "Chainsaw".

Most typically, several new "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" are still the same old when filmed, and the market response is worse than the other.

Tom Hicks continues: "As a filmmaker, especially when it comes to a horror film, I think the most interesting thing about what you make is that you can really scare people, and I think I've seen the best audience feedback I can imagine. I've always known that this basic concept of a story is bound to cause a backlash, but the audience's reaction is definitely different, and I think it can be very resonant as well. ”

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

Tom Hicks pulled down his beige cowboy hat again and said, "Actually, the idea came from a joke I had with a friend. I was watching TV with some good friends, and I remember seeing a story about a child molester and jokingly saying to them, 'You should sew the mouth of such a person into the ass of a fat truck driver as punishment for their crimes.'" ’”

He smiled sheepishly: "There is no doubt that this is a very disgusting joke, because my friends say that such an idea is so evil, but it suddenly occurred to me that this disgusting joke is such a perfect concept and material for a horror movie, and I began to use it as a starting point to develop a whole story." ”

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

Hearing this, Tom Hicks couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and a smile appeared on his face unconsciously, after all, for a director like him who did not have any successful resume in the past, the first time was very rare.

"There are two prerequisites. Tom Hicks' resume is not convincing, and Ronan must be held accountable for the investment: "One, you need to shoot a short preview footage, and second, because of the subject matter, you won't have a production budget of more than $300,000 for this project." ”

This made Tom Hicks a little embarrassed, but his own family knew his own affairs, and he was not the kind of brain that thought that he could make people worship with his own talent, so he thought for a while, gritted his teeth and agreed: "No problem, I can accept it." ”

Overall, Ronan is still quite cautious, "Human Centipede" is bound to be a niche theme, and high investment means huge risks, and may not even recover the cost.

Low-input B-grade tablets are a must.

Ronan returned the script to Tom Hicks and said, "You can always go to Shahai Entertainment to talk about specific cooperation." ”

Tom Hicks put away the script: "Can I go now?"

"Of course. Ronan saw Tom Hicks put the script in the file bag, and suddenly thought of one thing: "By the way, the script had better be revised and the story is set in the United States." ”

Tom Hicks thought for a moment and said, "It's okay to be in the United States, I was in the Netherlands when I wrote the script, and I subconsciously set the story in Europe. ”

"The American audience is still generally interested in what is happening in the United States," Ronan said. ”

John Waters coldly continued: "In the hearts of Americans, Americans are the most perverted." ”

Ronan couldn't help but laugh: "John's words are the best way to describe them. ”

In the lens of a Hollywood director, the United States is filled with all kinds of perversions, from the wilderness to the countryside to the city.

Tom Hicks and John Vorster soon left and went to Sand Sea Entertainment, located in the same building.

Ronan also asked people to call Shahai Entertainment, this is just a small project, it will not be particularly valued, and even if you want to make a profit, you have to rely more on the offline DVD market.

Relativity Entertainment has been performing well in the DVD horror rental and sales market for several years, firmly occupying the top spot in this category with "Human Eradication Project", "Here Comes the Grim Reaper", "Deadly Bend" and "Chainsaw".

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

At noon, Ronan had lunch with Jessica Filton and talked about it: "Shahai Entertainment started with this genre back then. ”

Jessica Filton ate the steak cautiously, for fear of accidentally dropping something, and with her uprightness, as long as food falls, it will definitely fall in the most conspicuous position on her chest.

She hadn't thought it was inappropriate before, but now she cared so much about Ronan seeing this kind of humiliating situation.

The two have not changed much in their mode of getting along, but their moods are different.

Jessica Filton swallowed the steak and said, "I remember Anchor Bay Entertainment has always had a good track record in this area. ”

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

He put down the water glass and said casually: "I heard that Anchor Bay Entertainment is preparing to remake "I Spit on Your Grave". ”

"This movie?" said Jessica Felton, "it's so unfriendly to women." ”

"In some ways, it's also a feminist film. ”

Jessica Felton thought about it and said, "It seems like a bit of a road. The heroine suffered a tragic misfortune and did not use the power of others to complete her revenge alone, making everyone who violated pay a terrible price. ”

Ronan didn't hide it in front of Jessica Felton, and said directly: "As long as you play the card of women's rights, it is estimated that the film will perform well offline." ”

vaguely remembers that the remake of this film also has a trilogy, indicating that Anchor Bay Entertainment must have made money.

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

Jessica Felton said: "Shahai Entertainment basically negotiated with Cady Dipod, this is Cady Dipod's first script, she is not a member of the Writers Guild, and it is estimated that she can buy the rights to the script for less than $30,000." ”

Ronan asked, "Are you going to make this project?"

"There are plans for that, but only after the post-production of Fast & Furious 4 is completed. Jessica Filton said simply, "I'll make a plan and submit it to the company." ”

Although the relationship between the two has changed, the company's institutional process will not change, and Jessica Filton is also very conscious of complying with it.

In fact, Jessica Filton is very clear-headed, Ronan will not give her any privileges on this, and she will not ask for privileges.

That would only hurt the relationship between the two.

After lunch, Jessica Filton looked at the time and said, "It's time for me to go back." Before leaving, she said again: "I have to determine some of the soundtracks at night, 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 Filton was helpless, opened her handbag and rummaged through it, found the key and handed it to Ronan, the two already had that relationship, and there was nothing bad to say, she said generously: "The spare key is at home, go back and remind me to give you one." ”

Ronan waved his hand: "I remember, you go get busy first." ”

After putting away the keys, Ronan went back to his office and made an appointment with Kevin Feige of Marvel Entertainment in the afternoon to further discuss the next part of Marvel's Avengers.

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