Chapter 17: spotlight

Ryan, who was focused on preparing the new script, didn't pay much attention to the release of "The Blair Witch", even though it was the first film in his life.

Fortunately, Helen has been paying attention to this matter, and will call him every few days to explain in detail about the promotional release of the film, and has already reserved two movie tickets.

Even though Helen's tone was always very calm, Ryan could still feel a hint of excitement in her words.

Twentieth Century Fox has not stopped promoting the film, which can be described as overwhelming, and a lot of money is spent like water.

Of course, "The Blair Witch" is impossible and not suitable to hold a premiere, and it is best to release it quietly.

On the morning of April 1st, Helen drove to a very remote movie theater. The entrance of the movie theater could be seen from a long distance, and there was a rare queue phenomenon.

"As the director, investor, and screenwriter of the film, shouldn't you pay more attention to the release of the film!"

Looking at Ryan's calm eyes, Helen couldn't help being a little bit aggrieved. Isn't he afraid that if the film's box office results are not satisfactory, he will leave Hollywood completely.

"Alright, Helen, I've been preparing a new script these days." Ryan glanced at the line at the entrance of the theater, and beckoned Helen to get off the car.

I feel that the distribution department of Twentieth Century Fox is a little too cautious, and it can be directly released on a large scale without the need for order screening.

He didn't know that it was not because 20th Century Fox didn't want to release it on a large scale, but because the theater companies agreed to be more cautious and to screen it on a small scale first.

"New script!" Helen closed the car door, staring at Ryan with a pair of beautiful eyes.

She naturally knew that Ryan had been preparing a new script these days, but she never had the chance to ask.

"What type of movie!"

Ryan got out of the car and closed the co-pilot's door, and said lightly, "If nothing else happens, it should be a low-budget horror movie."

Small budget horror movie!

A strange color flashed in Helen's eyes, and she said, "American horror? Plasma movies!"

"That's right."

Ryan took Helen's arm very skillfully and walked towards the theater.

Helen kept her composure, gently pulled her arm out, and said, "Very smart choice."

Originally, she wanted to find a suitable time to remind Ryan not to write any creative scripts, but now it seems that it is completely unnecessary.

Almost all new directors will shoot some weird films, or they think too highly of themselves and want to step up to the sky and direct commercial blockbusters, or they pursue artistry, and they can only spend their lives in the independent film circle until they finally leave Hollywood sadly.

There are very few directors who can choose an American horror film like Ryan.

American-style plasma horror films have low investment costs and have a large group of loyal fans in North America. As long as the filming is not too bad, the cost can be easily covered.

It can be said to be the best choice for new directors.

As soon as the two entered the theater, Ryan saw a few missing person notices, and couldn't help but whispered: "It seems that 20th Century Fox has invested a lot in publicity."

"As far as I know, 20th Century Fox's publicity budget alone is as high as $5 million, and that's not counting the money for printing copies."

"So, once the box office of the film is not satisfactory, 20th Century Fox will definitely blacklist you, and for a long time, they will not have any interaction with you, even including me." Helen glanced at Rui Well, the meaning in the words is self-evident.

"Then if the film is released and sells well, will 20th Century Fox become more talkative?"

"Like how the next movie will be released!" Ryan said with a laugh.

"Attitudes will definitely change, and in terms of specifics, it depends on the quality of your next film."

Helen shook her head. Getting Twentieth Century Fox to agree to distribute the film in a share-sharing manner is not an easy task, and it may not even be a good thing.

While talking, the two walked into the movie hall, looking around, there were almost no empty seats.

"There are a lot of people, and there are almost no empty seats."

"It seems that the plan is very successful."

Ryan looked at the auditorium in front of him, which could accommodate more than a hundred people. Except for a few empty seats in the corner, the rest were full.

"hope so."

Helen still couldn't help reminding: "Don't forget, today is Friday weekend, and the key point is starting next Monday."

In fact, it is considered a very good achievement for a niche film to have a dozen or so viewers.

The scene in front of me is just a special case.

As the video started to play, the two of them kept silent and focused on the video.

In fact, the two of them have watched it many times, and they are very clear about the content of the film.

But for Helen, the video on the screen in front of her is of great significance to her or Starry Sky Brokerage Company, and can completely change the company's development trend.

The content of the film is very simple, and it can even be said to be shoddy. Most people's attention is not on the film at all. They want to know how the three college students disappeared and the legend about the witch Blair.

After a while, some people began to whisper.

"What a beautiful girl, but it's a pity that she is also missing. The guys from the search and rescue team are simply incompetent."

"I think there might really be witches, otherwise the search and rescue team wouldn't be able to find anything!"

"Witches are just ridiculous lies, maybe they were imprisoned."

"No, no, who would imprison three college students for nothing! I think it was because of love and hatred or because of property or something. Two of them murdered another college student and had to go into hiding."

Hearing the whispers around, Helen's eyes became brighter and brighter. As long as there are no accidents in this film, half of the success is already achieved.

On the other hand, Ryan, who was on the sidelines, was a little drowsy. The camera shakes so badly, and he has watched it several times, so it's only **** that he can watch it now.

Even the people in the screening hall, most of them are not rushing to watch the movie.

Most of them were out of curiosity, or they just wanted to contribute to help find the three missing college students.

At the same time, in a large theater in Los Angeles, an employee skillfully pasted missing person notices one by one, and couldn't help muttering.

"Although it is the off-season for movies, there is no need to post missing person notices on UU Reading www.uukanshu.com."

Another employee came over from a distance, and asked with some doubts: "Yasen, what are you posting!"

"It doesn't seem like a movie poster?"

The employee named Yasen couldn't help complaining, "You still don't come here to help."

"I don't know why the manager is crazy."

He came over and helped post missing person notices together, saying: "Maybe it's because the movie is off-season, and I want to earn more advertising fees."

At this time, a screening hall just ended the screening, and a few audience members walked out of it, glanced at the missing person notice that was being posted, and asked, "Have the three college students above been found?"

Yasen shook his head, and said, "I think there should be none, otherwise I wouldn't have posted the missing person notice in the movie theater."

"May God bless them." One of the women made a gesture of silence.

"By the way, I heard that the videotape seems to have been repaired, and some small theaters can see the whole picture."

"What is fixed? You can still see the whole picture!"

"Then what are you waiting for, maybe we can find some useful clues."

For a while, several audience members walked out of the theater one after another, leaving the two staring at each other.

Yasen lowered his voice, and said: "I bet, someone must be planning behind this matter, maybe it's just a publicity hype."

"Okay, Yasen, just be clear in your heart, don't talk nonsense, or the manager will really kill you." Another employee hurriedly stopped Yasen from continuing.

Although they are only ordinary employees in the movie theater, ordinary experience tells them that this matter must be very difficult.