"Mr. Jiang, what do you think of the case of the Eight Immortals Hotel, and what prompted you to choose this subject to shoot such a movie?"

At the beginning of the press conference, Jiang Ran didn't say much, and basically gave the opportunity to perform to Yu Yunkang and other main creators throughout the whole process.

"This case is very heart-wrenching, and I am amazed at the inhumanity of the criminals – how human beings can do such dehumanization. Fortunately, now the culprit has been arrested by the police and has been duly punished by the law. ”

"As for the movie, on the one hand, we hope to explore the criminal psychology of criminals in the filming, because the case of the Eight Immortals Hotel is too tragic and dehumanizing, so we hope that we can bring more reflection to the society through the film. ”

On the other hand, director Yu Yunkang, as one of the few genre film directors in our Hong Kong film industry, is very sensitive to the case of the Eight Immortals Hotel, and hopes that through the film "Eight Immortals Hotel", he can open up new ideas for the theme of real crime in Hong Kong. ”

"Director Yu, what type of movie would you make "Eight Immortals Hotel"? is it a thriller horror film, or a simple crime suspense film?"

"It's all about it. Yu Yunkang thought about it for a while, and replied with a smile, "Of course, in the process of filming, the visual effects should be more biased towards the bloody horror genre." ”

"Mr. Jiang, what are your expectations for this film in terms of market box office, and when will the movie be released?"

"The company and I have absolute confidence in "Eight Immortals Hotel", which is different from our company's earlier production of "Chainsaw", which is something that happened around us, and during the production process, it will be more in line with our oriental thinking and values, so we are all very optimistic about the box office of this movie. ”

Jiang Ran paused slightly when he said this, and then continued: "Well, if you want to anticipate the box office of the movie, I will set a small goal for Director Yu and the crew." It can be regarded as my expectation and expectation for this movie. Well, that's 15 million Hong Kong dollars at the box office. ”

When Jiang Ran said this, he turned his head to look at Yu Yunkang with a smile, "Director Yu, how is it? Are you confident that our "Eight Immortals Hotel" will win 15 million box office results in Hong Kong?"

Yu Yunkang and other main creators of the film were blindsided when Jiang Ran said the small goal, you must know that bloody horror is an absolute niche movie in Hong Kong.

Even the "Chainsaw" series, which has achieved great global success by Ranfeng Group, has basically only achieved a box office of more than 5 million Hong Kong dollars in Hong Kong.

And now, Jiang Ran has set a goal of 15 million Hong Kong dollars for their new movie, a thriller horror film similar to "Chainsaw", directly in front of so many reporters, or a small goal.

How could Yu Yunkang and others not be forced, how could they not be frightened.

Yu Yunkang was a little resistant and dissatisfied with Jiang Ran's rash decision that it was basically impossible to achieve and did not conform to the objective market foundation, but now in the face of so many reporters, he did not dare to hesitate at all.

"Although this goal is a great pressure for a thriller and horror film like ours, since Mr. Jiang has such expectations for us, we will naturally do our best to achieve this goal. ”

The smile on Yu Yunkang's face was a little stiff, and he still didn't dare to say too much in the face of reporters, so he first left himself a certain amount of room for maneuver.

Yu Yunkang's words made Jiang Ran raise his eyebrows slightly, glanced at the other party, smiled, and did not show much change on his face, but in fact, Yu Yunkang's statement made Jiang Ran a little unable to get off the stage.

"Mr. Jiang, your small goal is not small at all. It almost scared Director Yu and me to death. Shi Nansheng obviously felt that Yu Yunkang's words were a little inappropriate, and added on the side.

However, Mr. Jiang is currently the most discerning filmmaker in the Hong Kong film industry, and since his debut, he has never been blind in movies. ”

When Shi Nansheng said this, he waved his hand resolutely and promised: "Mr. Jiang has set us a small goal of 15 million, and we will naturally devote all our efforts to create better and better works, surprise Mr. Jiang and the audience, and achieve greater possibilities and goals on the basis of 15 million." ”

Shi Nansheng's words were very atmospheric, and at the same time, he successfully covered up the embarrassment caused by Yu Yunkang just now, so that Jiang Ran had to applaud her.

"The producer is arrogant! Women don't let me have eyebrows!" Jiang Ran applauded and said with a smile, "With your words, I have more confidence in our movie." ”

"I'm waiting for your surprise when the movie is released in January next year. At the same time, in front of so many reporters today, I also promise you crew that as long as you achieve the goals I set, I will not hesitate to reward you. ”

"Let's be a witness together, fellow reporters!" Jiang Ran said and turned his head to the reporters sitting below with a smile and said, "When the time comes, if our film achieves the goal set today, and I haven't fulfilled the promise just now, everyone is welcome to expose me in the newspaper." Haha......"

"Yes! I hope that all media friends will testify today, in case Mr. Jiang breaks his promise, please be sure to give us helpless workers the decision at that time. Shi Nansheng also said with a smile.

"Haha! We'll be in charge of you!"

"Mr. Jiang, this is what you took the initiative to ask, don't blame us for exposing you at that time!"

……

Jiang Ran's gambling and interaction with Shi Nansheng on the stage obviously made the reporters in the audience very satisfied, because the gambling contract between Jiang Ran and his subordinates was obviously a very good news topic, and they seemed to have seen the scene of the newspaper's circulation increasing tomorrow and the boss smiling and giving himself a bonus.

"Hey, Ms. Shi Nansheng, don't you think about your position and consequences before you speak? I'm your boss, do you know? Is it really good that you can't get off the stage like this?" Jiang Ran smiled and waited for the audience to be quiet a little, then suddenly straightened his face and looked at Shi Nansheng and said expressionlessly.

"Haha-"

The reporters who had just calmed down in the audience laughed again, they obviously didn't expect Jiang Ran to be so active.

At the press conference after that, driven by Jiang Ran and others, the atmosphere was much warmer, and even Yu Yunkang, who was not very satisfied with Jiang Ran and Shi Nansheng's exaggerated goals, became active again.

"Director Yu has little confidence in our film. After the press conference, on the way back to the crew with Jiang Ran and Shi Nansheng and Yu Yunkang, Jiang Ran said with a smile.

"Mr. Jiang, you should know how the market for thriller horror films in Hong Kong is. Our "Saw Horror" can be said to have reached the pinnacle of this type of movie, but such a movie only has a box office of more than 5 million in Hong Kong. ”

"Now it's a bit difficult for you to rush to announce to reporters that our film is going to reach the box office of 15 million Hong Kong dollars. Yu Yunkang ignored Shi Nansheng, who was giving him a look, and said directly to Jiang Ran.

Jiang Ran's eyes flashed with a trace of unswerving, but his expression remained unchanged at all, and he explained: "Since I said this, it naturally makes sense. ”

"You don't have to look at Hong Kong's horror thrillers to do not do well at the box office, but according to the data of our group's audiovisual publishing company, there are not many fans of horror movies in Hong Kong, and there is a huge increase in the trend. ”

"So, Director Yu, don't worry too much, make a good movie, although the goal I set for you is still a little high, but Hong Kong has the market potential in this area, and this goal is also very likely to be achieved. ”

Jiang Ran's explanation made Yu Yunkang's face soften slightly, and he nodded, "I hope that as Mr. Jiang said, the movie can achieve a good result." ”