Chapter 83: What is "Dark Invasion 2" about?
Next, Zhang Chen told the story of his revised "Dark Invasion 2".
Sarah fell into a coma after escaping. At this time, another expedition team happened to come to the cave where they were.
The expedition team, which found nothing, was also attacked by ogres after entering the cave.
Just when the expedition team was about to be slaughtered, Juno appeared. She was not dead, just lame in one leg, but even so, she still killed the ogre and survived.
Relying on his familiarity with the cave, Juno rescued some of the expedition members and then began to escape.
The group of people fought all the way, constantly losing numbers, and finally escaped and ascended to heaven.
“The story sounds like it is much worse than the previous one in terms of characterization.” This was Ning Hao’s first feeling after listening to it.
“This is just a preliminary framework, and you can gradually enrich the specific details.”
“For example, Juno just did it casually when she saved them, but she didn’t want to think too much about it. These burdens.”
"Juno is not the Virgin, especially since he has just experienced the betrayal of his best friend. Now she doesn't believe anyone."
"Then during the fight and escape, the relationship between Juno and the rescued captain
If you want to deliberately sensationalize, you can arrange for the captain to sacrifice himself at the end and leave his hope of life to Juno, so that the role of the captain is immediately established. "< br>
"Just let Sister Na look rich. I will bring her name in the screenwriter column when the time comes."
Zhang Chen is willing to help. It is difficult for screenwriters to get ahead in the industry. There are many The screenwriter completed most of the work, but in the end he didn't even have the right to authorize it.
In this business, the most difficult thing is to get a signature. Having works and not having works are completely two different things.
"Dark Invasion 2" is a project that is almost certain to succeed. Once the film succeeds, the status of all those involved in the industry will rise accordingly.
Zhang Chen can be considered as sparing no effort to help his brother.
“By the way, this role of captain can be played by Lao Cao.”
Hearing Zhang Chen’s words, Cao Bingkun immediately danced with excitement.
Sure enough, the good brother did not forget him.
After saying this, Zhang Chen looked at Chen Xi again: "Let Chen Xi produce this movie alone. I think she did a good job in "Shark Beach". Then I will write in the producer column. Her name can be regarded as Chen Xi’s debut in the industry.”
Chen Xi is also excited and eager to try it. Although she works early and late in "Shark Beach", it is indeed rewarding and she will produce one movie. After a lot of research, I thought it would take a while before I would have the opportunity to produce a film on my own, but I didn't expect that the opportunity came so quickly that I couldn't stop it.
Everyone is happy.
Zhang Chen benefited everyone with "Dark Invasion 2".
Zhang Chen benefited, and other actors, directors, and screenwriters all got the opportunity to become famous.
"In terms of investment, I will discuss it with Lao Li when the time comes."
The copyright of "Dark Invasion" is shared with Star Entertainment and Mr. Li, and the sequel will definitely not be able to avoid each other. But the investment share must not be like the first one.
To put it bluntly, the success of the sequel depends on whether it is the original cast, and this has nothing to do with Mr. Li.
“You have to be more specific. The story is definitely not as good as the previous movie in terms of character setting. This is a common problem in all sequel movies.
The previous game was so classic that it would be difficult for the sequel to surpass it. But as long as the atmosphere is in place, it is still a qualified horror film. "
There is no way around this. Even if it is an original work with the original cast, the director also deliberately added some settings, such as those ogres being raised by humans.
But Even so, "Dark Invasion 2" is still not as classic as "Dark Invasion". The reason is because the cave has lost its sense of mystery in the sequel.
In the previous game, Sarah and her group entered the cave. The sense of terror is built up bit by bit. People know that something will happen, but they don’t know when it will happen or what they are spying on. This gives the audience expectations.
But in the sequel, people knew from the beginning that there were terrifying monsters in the caves and that they would definitely attack humans. This lacked the sense of substitution and expectations.
Therefore, even if the production level of "Dark Invasion 2" in the original time and space is above the passing line, the score is still not as good as the first one.
“What should I pay attention to?”
“Two points, first, don’t commit literary youth disease. This is a purely commercial movie without any literary and artistic attributes, and commercial considerations are the second one. 1. "
"Second, this is a drama with a big female protagonist. The absolute protagonist is Juno played by Zeng Li, and everyone else exists to highlight her
This. Don't change anything. One of the reasons why "Dark Invasion" is successful is because it takes a female perspective.
People have long been tired of watching the cliche plot of strong male characters destroying villains. They are more interested in witnessing how a woman is forced to become a man step by step. "
When Zhang Chen said this, several people's eyes lit up, as if this was really the case.
They also thought "Dark Invasion" was good-looking, but they didn't know how good it was. Where.
When Zhang Chen said this, he clearly analyzed the beauty.
It felt like Zhang Chen had thoroughly studied the audience's psychology.
"What should I do with Che Xiao?"
"Contact her and see if she is willing to guest star in one or two scenes. Even if he wants to retire, he should still be willing to help with one or two scenes. If not, Then it can only be described in profile. "
The so-called profile description means that the character does not show his face, and his existence is completely reflected by the narration of other characters.
For example, when the nurse was chatting with the head nurse, she mentioned that Shala had been hit on the head and had suffered temporary amnesia.
“Young boy, I’m suddenly looking forward to it.”
Suddenly there was a voice behind him, and Zhang Chen turned around and realized that it was Han Sanping.
"Mr. Han? Why are you here?" "Haha, why can't I be here? When I heard the voice just now, I thought it sounded familiar. When I turned around, I realized it was you. That's right. Those few words just now show that You have already figured out the audience's mentality."
Zhang Chen scratched his head: "No, no, I just think about it when I have nothing to do."
Follow. He dared to show off to Lao Cao, but he really didn't dare to do it with Han Sanping.
Han Sanping's face was red, it was obvious that he had just drank.
"I have to explain that I didn't eavesdrop on your conversation on purpose. You spoke loudly and drifted to my side. The two people around me can testify."< br>
There were two people sitting next to Han Sanping, and they looked vaguely familiar.
"Plain on us, blame us, we got into the mood of chatting and forgot to control the volume..."
How dare Zhang Chen pick on the leader.
"What you just said was interesting. We happened to be talking about movies as well. How about we share a table together?"
Han Sanping actually took the initiative to invite. Zhang Chen took one look at everyone and readily agreed.
Then Ning Hao and others helped move the tables together.
Looking at the furnishings on the table, it was obvious that Han Sanping and others also came to taste Ningxia specialties, but they drank liquor, while young people like Zhang Chen drank beer.
This is also a Chinese characteristic. Young people usually do not like to drink liquor, but as they get older, the genes in their bones will automatically awaken.
"Here, let me introduce to you these two old friends of mine."
Han Sanping still likes to support younger generations. He used to support young directors when he was the director of Beijing Film Studio.
After joining China Film and Television, he also took great care of Ning Hao, Guan Hu and others.
“This is Ren Zhonglun from Shanghai Film Group, and the other is Yan Yiyun from Xiying Film Studio.”
Oops, it seems like this is a gathering of the studio’s senior executives. !
Beijing Film, Shanghai Film, Changying, Xiying, Eying, and Bayi Film Studio were the six major film studios in the past, and were later reorganized into a film and television group.
Han Sanping previously served as the director of Beiying Film and E Film, Ren Zhonglun worked for Shanghai Film Studio, and Yan Yiyun worked for Western Film Studio.
As expected, those who can sit at the same table as the big bosses are also big bosses.
"This is Zhang Chen, the director of "Dark Invasion". He is incredible. The box office of his first movie reached 60 million. Excluding imported films, it ranked second in the annual box office."
< br>"Oh, Mr. Han, please don't bury me."
Zhang Chen pretended to be polite, and then said to the other two people:
"I have heard the names of Factory Director Ren and Director Yan. My name is Zhang Chen. These are my companions. Let's respect you all together." Senior, have a drink.”
Zhang Chen raised his glass, and Ning Hao and others also raised their glasses, and everyone toasted the three bosses.
The three big guys didn’t show any pretense, they raised their glasses and drank it all in one gulp.
Looking at the way he drinks, he must have a good capacity for drinking.
It's normal. For people of that era, drinking meant socializing, and socializing meant drinking. Generally speaking, drinking was acceptable.
Looking at the railway where Mr. Zhang works, there are many people who can drink more than a kilogram.
Without him, life is comfortable and there is nothing to do after get off work, so what do you do? Drink it.
We all get together to drink no matter what happens. As long as the genes are not bad, as time goes by, the amount of alcohol will naturally increase.
When it comes to drinking, genetics determines the upper limit, and acquired efforts determine the lower limit.
At this time, Ren Zhonglun spoke: ""Dark Invasion", as Xiao Boda's example, to be honest, our group has also studied your "Dark Invasion" and wanted to figure out how to make such a film."
"Do you understand the research?" Yan Yiyun next to him joked.
“No”, Ren Zhonglun smiled bitterly and shook his head: “Especially after hearing what little brother Zhang said just now, I realized how big the gap is.”
“No, no, Mr. Ren, what is this? You're complimenting me. What I said just now was all nonsense after drinking."
Zhang Chen really wasn't used to being held up by others. Han Sanping didn't let him go and said from the side: "Then you followed last time. I said it was a drunken lie that the box office could exceed 100 million?”
"Oh? What's going on? Let's talk about it."
The fire of gossip in the hearts of the two old guys was burning brightly.
"This guy's new film is a special effects film. It was made by our China Film Group. He approached me last time and made a bet with me."
"What bet?"
< br>“If the quality of the movie is good enough, let me provide publicity and distribution resources that are no less than those of "Hero". He said that as long as the publicity is in place, he can guarantee that the box office of the new film will exceed 100 million."
"Over 100 million? So sure? Over 100 million at the box office is not an easy task. Currently, only Zhang Yimou can achieve it in China."
"Not necessarily, at least by the end of this year Feng Xiaogang's "A World Without Thieves" and Zhou Xingxing "Kung Fu" will definitely exceed 100 million."
"Are you so optimistic about them?" This is Ren Zhonglun.
"Why didn't you mention Cheng Long? His movie "New Police Story" seems to be released at the end of this month." This is Yan Yiyun.
Compared with the former, he is more concerned about Cheng Long's box office, because Cheng Long's new film "Myth" is a collaboration with Xiying Film Studio.
(End of this chapter)