Chapter 099: True Lies

"Does what he said really work?"

Looking at Charlotte, who was talking eloquently in front of her, Judy couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

In fact, even now, Judy didn't fully believe what Charlotte said, but she had to admit that every time she touched the cover of her leather book, she felt a sense of satisfaction in her heart, like ......

"Maybe that book really has magic!"

Judy thought to herself.

The book was indeed in her hand.

When Charlotte asked about the whereabouts of the book yesterday, she couldn't help but secretly instruct Anna to hide the fact that the book was still in her possession.

She didn't know why she did it, just as she didn't know why she didn't give the book to the FBI in the first place.

"It's really like a drug addiction, as Charlotte said!"

I knew it was wrong, but I couldn't get rid of it, so I could only struggle to fall deeper and deeper.

Judy felt that her situation was dangerous, but she couldn't ask for help anyway.

- This is my baby!!

Every time she stroked the cover that was as smooth as a girl's skin, the words flashed through her mind.

She couldn't give up the book.

However, she also knew that it would not work like this.

Because she knew that the so-called painted skin was indeed produced by her.

She didn't realize it when someone put her heart in the villa. But the later conversation with Charlotte woke her up.

- The reason why this monster was created and not anything else was because of the anger and jealousy in her heart-

Outrage at John Hinkley!

Jealousy of Anthony Hopkins!

Although she has created many famous roles in film history so far, FBI agent Clarice is still one of the best.

However, it is this character she is most proud of, but the light is always overshadowed by Hopkins's Dr. Hannibal.

"The Silence of the Lambs" is a classic, but it is only Dr. Hannibal who achieves it.

As for Clarice?

She's just a backdrop for the cannibal doctor.

Judy is furious for Clariss, and she wants the audience to notice Clarice's presence.

Every time she touched the cover of that book, she would think of the things that made her angry and sad.

And with the touch, those negative emotions will gradually dissipate, as if they have been pulled out of the brain.

It was so comfortable that it even gave Judy a thrill like a cloud.

The more severe the negative emotions that are withdrawn, the stronger the pleasure will be. After the last one, she even found that she was soaking wet underneath.

That time, it was she who learned that Orion was preparing a sequel to "The Silence of the Lambs", but the title had been changed to "Hannibal".

Although her experience as a producer has made Judy know that popular characters will inevitably occupy more space, deep down, she still regards this as a humiliation.

What made her even more angry was that on the same day, John Hinckley's lawyer actually offered to let the bastard out of the mental hospital, and the reason was-

His client was already able to watch The Silence of the Lambs normally without any unusual reactions.

Damn, there was word last month that doctors had found a hand-painted portrait of himself from under his bed – and, a damn fruit!

Now you dare to say that he's fine!?

Judy became more and more aware of how brazen the profession of lawyer was.

Fortunately, without her intervention, the F.B.I. people re-examined Hinckley's mental state and pressed him to the psychiatrist's electric chair again.

- After all, this guy had assassinated the president, how could he be released so easily?

But even so, Judy was still very angry. The two things were added together, and she was so angry that she finally couldn't help but take out the book again......

A few days later, the monster Charlotte called "Painted Skin" appeared, and placed a heart in her villa.

Now it seems that that painted skin was probably born after absorbing her negative emotions, right?

Judy secretly guessed.

However, she was unwilling to give the book to Charlotte because of this, so that the other party could solve the problem at the source.

It was as if the book had taken root in her spirit, and she couldn't live without it.

In desperation, Judy had to think of other ways to solve the problem of painting skin. And now Charlotte's proposal seems to be good.

"But your plan is only delayed, but it can't be completely solved, right?"

Judy still has some questions,

"If this continues, isn't it a matter of time before a new painting skin is born?"

"That's right. ”

Charlotte nodded,

"So, it's really just the first part of my plan. After that, I hope you can come to "Happy Death Day" to make a cameo role in friendship. ”

"Cameo?"

The actress looked at Mr. Director with a smile,

"You know, this kind of invitation, generally speaking, is not an acquaintance, and it is impossible for me to accept it. ”

"Am I not an acquaintance?"

Charlotte's cheeks can be thick if desired.

“......”

- How do you talk about this?

Judy looked helpless.

Charlotte smiled before she said her true reason,

"Actually, I hope that with the help of this movie, the evil god who gave birth to the painted skin will be sealed. ”

"Seal the evil gods?use a movie!?"

Judy was a little confused for a moment.

She's seen a lot of movies about exorcisms, but that's all about the story. As for the movie itself, she had never heard of such an ability.

In desperation, Charlotte had to tell her the story behind the movie "Fatal Bend......

"That's what happened!"

After listening, Judy had an expression of sudden realization and disbelief,

"If you hadn't let me see the exact same skin yesterday and controlled it to move in front of me a few times, I'd definitely recommend you to a mental hospital for a few days now. ”

— and lives right next door to Hinckley.

In Judy's opinion, Charlotte's statement is becoming more and more erratic.

Can you still catch ghosts when making movies?

It always felt a little unreal, but what Charlotte said was very relevant.

In particular, the magical second-brush effect of "Fatal Bend", after adding the explanation of the spell, seems very reasonable and is no longer a coincidence.

Judy couldn't help but hope it was true, just-

"Didn't you say that my own leather book is the source of trouble?

"The source and the root are not exactly the same thing, as if once a fire is raging, it is useless to extinguish the original source of the fire. ”

Charlotte explained,

"After the creation of the painted skin, I think that the evil god who gave the power to the painted skin may have broken away from the leather book of the person. At this point, there is no point in destroying the book again. ”

"I see!"

Judy couldn't help but sigh.

If it's really like what the other party said, can you still keep that book?

"Okay, I'll grant you your request for a cameo. By the way, what role do you want me to play as a cameo? It can't be the murderer who will reveal the mystery at the end, right?"

"Of course not. ”

Charlotte very simply rejected Judy's speculation,

"If you are asked to be the murderer behind the scenes, because of your fame, the audience's attention will easily focus on you - our tricks will be easy to see through. ”

- And, even if you're not as good as Charlize, you both have their own strengths and weaknesses in terms of the sophistication of your faces. It's hard to create the strong contrast that the plot needs.

Charlotte didn't say this, he believed that Jodie Foster should also understand, otherwise the other party would not have asked this sentence in a questioning tone.

So, Charlotte directly said her answer:

"I need you to make a cameo, it's that impressive serial killer from the movie!"