Hollywood Road

"The secret?" Murphy shook his head. "I don't think the secret will help much in making a film."

Miranda on the opposite side showed an interested look, and James Franco, Jonah Hill and Seth Rogen also looked over with interest.

They know Murphy better, know his past unbearable, for such a short-term change, it is impossible to say that they are not curious.

Of course Murphy has a secret, but he can't tell others.

After thinking for a while, he said, "I have been studying horror movie techniques carefully before the project started, and I found things like claustrophobia, serial killers, haunted houses, psychic exorcism, doll curses, looming ghosts, and sudden noises. , Unexpected reversals, etc., from content to form, all are classic Hollywood clichés."

Hearing Murphy's words, Daisy thought about the horror films she had seen in the past, and she couldn't help but nod her head slightly. If she pulled out a single scene of "Chain Saw" alone, she could indeed find a familiar shadow in past Hollywood films.

"These are just the basis of a horror film," Murphy knows how to achieve the best publicity effect. "If you want the film to be brilliant, you must carefully arrange these, and be meticulous in the comprehensive scheduling of the lens and sound. The location of the jigsaw's appearance, the timing of the mystery revealed, and the rhythm of flashback explanations are all placed invulnerable."

Many people in the field are nodding their heads. After all, Murphy is not just talking in vain, but is supported by the movie being released.

"I want everyone to have no time to relax their tense nerves from start to finish, and be heartily refreshing to the last second." Murphy said sincerely, "Using Hollywood's conventional building blocks, build a brand new one that will interest everyone. film."

Miranda applauded first, and turned to say loudly to the audience, "Murphy did it, right?"

No one answered, but her answer was enthusiastic applause like waves.

"He said so good!" Daisy heard someone talking next to her, "This is a director who pays attention to the audience, not a person who makes inexplicable films."

Another person replied, "Even for his words, I have to watch "Saw Fright" again."

Daisy also considers whether she wants to buy tickets again?

"I don't think horror films need to use big scenes, big stars, and big special effects to attract people." Murphy finally concluded, "Horror films do not rely on flashy and fancy means, but on solid production."

He looked at the auditorium, "It's best to scare the audience out of their minds and want to stop."

There was a burst of laughter over there, followed by enthusiastic applause.

These words are not what Murphy said casually, but were summed up based on the experience of the previous director.

From the famous "Chain Saw Horror" series to the later "Latent" and "Call of Souls" series, whether it is screenwriter, director or producer, Wen's horror film has always been a model of low investment and high return in the industry, and has never missed. , Such a sturdy market potential, not only won him a wide reputation, but also won the unanimous recognition of the filmmakers to Qianqian.

James Wynn is also one of the few Chinese directors who can make it to the top of Hollywood.

Just like Murphy was doing, these didn't come out of boasting or genius, but rather a step-by-step effort.

The show ended here, and Murphy and his party quickly returned to the backstage.

"Good job."

There was a crisp voice, Murphy looked forward, and Carla Faith came over, "Everything I said is about you, and I'm very interested in your movie."

Murphy spread his hands and smiled.

Carla Faith came closer and said in a low voice, "You still speak and do things in your style, you haven't changed."

"What can I become?" Murphy turned and walked towards the dressing room. "I'll remove my makeup."

James Franco. Seth Logan and Jonah Hill quickly followed.

Carey Mulligan glanced at Carla Faith and walked to the women's dressing room.

After struggling in the workplace for so many years, Carla Faith could read something from her eyes, but didn't care at all.

With her identity and experience, how could she care about the thoughts and opinions of a sixteen-year-old girl.

After removing the makeup, after Bill Rossis had negotiated with the TV station about the remaining matters, it was too late when Murphy and his party left, and Carla Faith sent Murphy to the front hall where the TV station’s studio was located. .

"Come here today." Murphy waved goodbye to her. "You go back."

Carla Faith nodded, "I won't send you off, I will invite you to have coffee with you another day."

She didn't even look at Kerry Mulligan, turned and walked towards the choreographer's room where the program group was.

As before, she didn't plan to do anything, so naturally she didn't have to worry about Kerry Mulligan.

It was really late. After coming out, several people waved their hands, got into their cars, and drove in different directions.

After tidying up the uncomfortable seat belt, Kerry Mulligan's unhappiness was written on his face from the moment he got in the car, and he looked at the road ahead without saying a word.

"What's the matter?" Murphy glanced at her.

Kerry Mulligan tilted his head, still silent.

Although Murphy has no experience in this aspect, seeing Kerry Mulligan's appearance, he can't help but think of Seth Rogen's reminder.

He turned around, the car drove into the main road, and said with a smile, "My dear, you think too much. Cara and I are just ordinary friends."

Although he occasionally makes a little outdated joke, he and Carla Firth are really just friends, and they have never wanted to go further.

"Really not?" Kerry Mulligan turned around, staring at this side, as if interrogating a prisoner, "Or you are lying to me?"

Murphy frowned slightly and said, "When I met Carla Faith, I didn't even have fifty dollars on my body. Do you think someone like her would look after me?"

Kerry Mulligan's tight baby face did not relax at all, "But now you are no longer the same you used to be!"

She heard Elizabeth Banks say that if a director succeeds, many women will immediately post it and use all available means to please him.

"Don't worry." Murphy stretched out his hand and squeezed Kerry Mulligan's face. "Even if she can look at me, I still look down on her."

The tight baby face gradually relaxed, Carrie Mulligan turned back, leaning on the co-pilot, and whispered, "I have fallen out with my parents and Uncle Julian has fallen out, except for you, I Nothing to rely on."

Murphy understands these things, and the tempered hard heart also has a softness, "My dear, as long as you want to, I will always be your support."

Kerry Mulligan turned around, looked at Murphy close at hand, and nodded vigorously.

In fact, Murphy knows that in this unpredictable world, grasping the present is the best way. No one can predict what will happen in the future. After all, the circle in which the two survive is called Hollywood.

The program interview is just the beginning of Fox Searchlight’s series of publicity plans. "Saw Cry" far exceeded the expected box office results and gave them strong confidence. Now that they have achieved such a box office, they naturally want to make more profits. Starting from the second day, the crew led by Murphy, under the leadership of Fox searchlight professionals, embarked on a promotional tour of North America.

These propaganda are nothing special, they are basically Hollywood routines.

Perhaps it was due to the expansion of the film's release again, or perhaps it was due to the effect of the program that day and subsequent publicity. The second week after the expanded screening of "Chainsaw", that is, the third week after the release, there was no There was a huge plunge in the diving style, but in a relatively stable manner, it continued to conquer the North American market.

In the first four working days of this week, the single-day box office remained at about 1.5 million US dollars. Before the opening of the third weekend on Friday, the North American box office of the film industry reached 31.28 million US dollars.

This is already three times what Fox Searchlight and most companies expected at the North American box office of this film!

In the following three days of the weekend, "Chain Saw" drew a beautiful box office chart that is rare in horror films. Compared with last weekend's results, it fell by less than 40% and received 11.2 million US dollars. The North American box office pushed the 40 million dollar mark!

The box office of $42.48 million is enough to blind many people.

As last time, Stanton Studios also announced that the production cost of the film was 800,000 US dollars. On the surface, the return on investment of 50 times is more terrifying than the film itself.

According to the news from Fox Searchlight, DreamWorks fired two independent film buyers, and Morris Entertainment replaced the deputy director of the distribution department...

"Chain Saw" has achieved results that far exceed expectations, but it cannot change the inherent flaws of a small audience. After the start of the new week, due to the expansion of the first two weeks, enough potential horror fans have been consumed. The box office has shown a downward trend.

In seven days a week, "Chain Saw" received more than 6.7 million U.S. dollars after several ups and downs, and the North American box office gradually approached the 50 million U.S. dollar mark.

However, the number of movie theaters has also begun to shrink sharply. When entering mid-August, less than 1,200 theaters are still showing. On August 14th, Murphy and "Chain Saw" both ushered in history. The moment of sex.

After winning $720,000 in a single day, the North American box office of this horror film finally broke through the $50 million mark!

Like all normal movies, the number of movie theaters and the North American box office continued to shrink in the subsequent time. As for what number the final box office will stay at, it can only be accumulated by time.

Murphy and his party also returned to the City of Angels. Fox Searchlight had prepared a grand celebration party, but before that, he was going to a California State Prison to visit his old friend who was addicted to drugs.