Horror films are the most special existence of all film genres.

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

So the number of horror movie theaters in the United States is even less than that of art film 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 genre films with the widest audience!

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

Even a delicate and timid little girl sometimes has the idea of curiosity and challenge in her heart, and she is alone at home, turning off the lights, closing the curtains, curling up on the pillow, and watching horror movies on the sofa.

That's the power of horror movies!

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

Therefore, the existence of horror films is very special, and most horror films are small-cost, small-production, shoddy, visually impactful, and plasma flying. Even if it is screened in horror movie theaters, most of them are a round of tours, and they are forced to be removed after a week.

But if there are individual classic films, it will be a different story.

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

An action movie lover, when faced with the classic romance movie "Gone with the Wind", I am afraid that he will not have the patience to watch it. However, horror movies are the common denominator in almost everyone's heart.

For example, last year's "The Grim Reaper" and "Blair the Witch" all received good box office.

Fear is the emotion in everyone's heart that they are afraid to face and want to meet challenges.

Therefore, the box office performance of "Chainsaw" on the first day of screening was mediocre, but a good audience reputation is the greatest hope for the future of this movie!

As long as some horror movie lovers shape their word-of-mouth and influence, first cause a small sensation, attract the attention of theaters, and fully promote and release "Chainsaw" to the whole of North America, then success will come naturally.

On October 30, the screening of "Saw Horror" began, receiving a box office of $13,759 and a praise rate of 85%!

On October 31, the second day of screening, the box office was 23,789 US dollars, and the praise rate also increased against the trend as the box office, reaching 87%!

On November 1, Halloween arrived, and the horror theaters in the United States officially began to release "Saw Horror", and the number of theaters suddenly changed from 20 to 78!

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Zack Schneider was nervous, and "Saw" was, after all, his first film.

Think about it, his classmate Michael Bay is already a famous director of commercial films in Hollywood, and his movies have even won the global box office championship!

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

Now, the Disney blockbuster "Pearl Harbor" that the two of them collaborated on has always been the focus of heated media discussions, which makes Zack Snyder's heart very uncomfortable and unbalanced.

Although the two were classmates, Zack Schneider and Michael Bay had a bad relationship.

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

Zack Schneider also has a movie dream in his heart, and as an old classmate, he of course contacted Michael Bay, hoping that he could help him through his 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 Zack Schneider connect with a low-budget horror film small project.

It's a pity that this guy has no intention of reaching out at all.

Zack Schneider had no choice but to continue to spin around in the MV circle, playing with his visual effects until he met his Bole - Don Walker.

Although "Saw Horror" is only a low-budget B-grade film, it really started his movie dream!

So this movie can't afford to lose!

Not only to be responsible for your dreams, but also to be responsible for Donn's trust.

On Halloween, Zack Schneider made an appointment with his new friend and signed director of Down Pictures, Christopher Nolan, to go to the cinema together to participate in the grand event.

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

Zack 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 ...... You can't ask for it, so let it be. ”

Zack Schneider said angrily: "Chris, you really don't have a backache when you stand and talk! Your "Memory Fragments" costs $5 million, and the North American box office is nearly $20 million, of course you are not in a hurry." If I mess up this movie, my career will be ruined!"

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

Christopher Nolan frowned, "Not really, right? Donne...... Besides, Don En is the screenwriter of this movie, so you have to believe him, right?"

Zack Schneider sighed, "Who knows? By the way, does your new film have an eyebrow?"

Christopher Nolan hesitated, then stopped.

Zack Schneider raised his eyebrows, "Inconvenient to say?"

"It depends on what Don means. ”

Christopher Nolan snorted.

In fact, in Don's words, there is a vague hint of the meaning of the new film, which seems to be ...... Arrange for him to be a Marvel superhero movie.

A commercial blockbuster with a huge investment!

It's just that Christopher Nolan is still a little unconvinced, which is too unrealistic.

He has never made a commercial blockbuster, and although the past two cult films did not lose money, they did not sell well, and the North American box office of "Memory Fragments" was basically $25 million.

With this kind of record, can he have the opportunity to direct a commercial blockbuster? At least not for now.

Don't talk about others, even Nolan himself doesn't believe it.

Zack Schneider looked at him deeply and muttered, "Actually...... Mr. Walker also talked to me at the beginning, saying that after "Saw Horror", he would make two more movies and experience it, and then he could get in touch with commercial blockbusters, right...... is a superhero movie from Marvel. ”

"Huh?"

Christopher Nolan was stunned.

Zack Schneider waved his hand, "Forget it, it's all in the future, let's get through the current one first! Let's go, let's go and contribute to the box office of "Saw"!"

Christopher Nolan laughed dumbly.

The two of them have not yet become famous, they are not considered public figures, and they can appear generously. As soon as I arrived at the cinema, I was startled by the two long queues in front of me.

"Friend, this ...... What's going on?" Zack Schneider casually asked a young man in line.

"Queue up to buy tickets!" the young man looked bitter and a little helpless, "It looks like it's going to be the next one." ”

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

"yes, huh, aren't you? Dude, didn't I say, as a man, you must watch this movie, "Chainsaw", it's super good! I heard...... Yesterday, when two people were watching a movie, they were scared to death on the spot!"

"Scared to death?"

Zack Snyder couldn't help but laugh, this is the effect of that $1 million publicity?

Sure enough, at this time, a few young people came over with a giggling voice, "Oh, let's go watch "Saw Horror", I watched it last night, it's too exciting......"

"Horror?"

"yes, it's a horror movie! Hehe, it's guaranteed to be better than "Return of the Clown" and "Scream", uh...... If you don't have the guts, don't watch it, it's a terrifying movie!"

", I'm going to have no guts?

"Saw Horror!"

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

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

……

Zack Schneider stood aside in a daze, listening to the impolite shouting of this group of young people, and his heart ...... It's like eating honey.

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

"Yes, demand exceeds supply......"

Zack Schneider muttered to himself, tears of joy coming down the ground.

"Saw Horror", his first personal 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 some more copies." ”

Zack Schneider blinked, shook his head and smiled, "Chris, Mr. Walker is amazing!"

"Huh?"

"Before the screening began, Mr. Walker gave special instructions and prepared 2,500 copies!"

"Huh?"

Christopher Nolan looked surprised, took a deep breath, and then sincerely admired, "Yes, Donne...... He's got the guts!"

Zack Schneider sighed, "Maybe that's why he's been able to achieve so much at such a young age." ”

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

"Jealousy?" Zack Schneider smiled dumbly and shook his head repeatedly, "How is it possible? Even if it is jealousy, it must be jealous of you." Chris, Mr. Walker's heights are not something we can achieve. ”

Christopher Nolan's face turned blank and nodded solemnly.

Yes, Don's height, these little directors, don't even have the possibility of jealousy.

"Haha, anyway, Saw is going to be a hit!Let's go, go to my house, I have a 30-year-old bottle of whiskey, go celebrate!" Christopher Nolan took Zack Snyder's arm, and his heart was clear.

Zack Schneider looked back at the long queue a few more times, as well as the fans who were excited to buy tickets, as if they felt the same way.

It's a pleasure!