Chapter 867 Another Wonderful Use

Looking at the script in front of him, Yin Jun felt a little headache.

"The Bad List".

Its appearance is a bit unexpected, but also reasonable.

Because this movie is Yu Yungang's masterpiece, and it is even more famous than "Mountain Dog".

There is also a beautiful side of human nature in "Mountain Dog", as well as a father's sense of justice to avenge his daughter.

But "The Fierce List" is different. It's full of dark and destructive emotions. It's a horror movie for the sake of horror.

If you are someone who particularly likes watching this type of movie, you will definitely be willing to watch it, but most movie fans will not like this movie with a strong dark and destructive mood.

Therefore, the box office of "The Evil List" was not very satisfactory, with a total of more than 4 million, and it seemed that it only barely recovered the cost.

This is also the disadvantage of horror movies in China.

The United States has a unique market for blood and plasma chapters, Europe also has a hobby of vampires, and Japan has a tradition of liking zombies.

But the atmosphere and culture of Xiangjiang is still a very traditional place. Even if there are fans of horror movies, they will not be able to support this market because the base is too small and the number of people is too small.

If we put it in the mainland 40 years later, among the 1.5 billion people, only 1% of people would like it. That would be enough for horror movies to recoup their costs and earn good profits.

Seeing Yin Jun not speaking, Yu Yungang was a little uneasy.

The script "The Fierce List" was something he had long liked and bought, but he never had the chance to film it.

It was rare that Yin Jun assured him that he would support his movie, so he immediately took the script out of the safe, carefully revised it and polished it several times, and then handed it to Yin Jun.

Judging from the current appearance, it seems that... he doesn't like it?

A movie like "The Evil List" that is full of suspense and horror may seem like a headache for ordinary people.

But a talented screenwriter of Yin Jun's level shouldn't have such scruples. Screenwriters have considered and figured out what type of movie scripts they should write. In the end, it's just a matter of which genre the screenwriter likes the most and what type he is best at. That’s all.

Maybe it's because Yin Jun is young and doesn't like to be exposed to these dark sides, so he doesn't write such a script.

"Master Jun, this script..." Yu Yungang said dryly, "Isn't it good enough?"

"In terms of the level of horror, it will definitely make people in Xiangjiang like it, but Mr. Yu, have you ever considered the audience group?" Yin Jun asked him.

"What do you mean..." Yu Yungang couldn't understand the meaning of Yin Jun's words.

"The population of Xiangjiang is about 5.5 million, and by 1982, it should exceed 6 million." Yin Jun said, "Do you think there are 200,000 movie fans who like horror and thriller movies here?"

"No." Yu Yungang said directly, "It would be great to have 100,000 people."

"The current ticket price is about 10 yuan. If there are 100,000 people, even if we add in the occasional horror movie fans, we will calculate it as 200,000 yuan. The total box office result will be 2 million." Yin Jun said, "Do you think this box office is a bit low?"

Yu Yungang's expression changed, and he said after a moment, "There are also copyright sales from other places... My "Mountain Dog" later sold additional copyrights for more than 10 million."

After "Mountain Dog" won the first Hong Kong Film Awards, it did have a bonus effect. Previously, no one came to buy the copyright, but they also bought more, which actually made a lot of money for the film company. , but Yu Yungang didn’t get a penny.

"Do you think the core contents of "Mountain Dog" and "The Fierce List" are the same?" Yin Jun laughed, "Let me analyze it for you. Both Taiwanese and Singaporeans prefer gentler movies. For I don’t like the thriller genre very much, so you won’t have foreign rights in these two places, and Thailand and Malaysia are similar, which accounts for the majority.”

"Japan and South Korea like it." Yu Yungang said firmly, his tone was already a little wrong.

"Yes, Japan and South Korea like it. They like heavy flavors, but are you sure they can understand the culture of China and what ghost fetuses and Taoist practices are?" Yin Jun said, "If they break away from this cultural background, Can they understand it? Will the box office be good?"

"Young Master Jun..."

Yu Yungang was silent for a while, then raised his head and said, "I appreciate your consideration, but I really want to make this movie. If you are not willing to invest, then forget it... I won't disturb you anymore!"

Yin Jun laughed dumbly and raised his hand: "Sit down first... Did I tell you that I won't invest?"

"You've made it so clear, and you're still willing to invest?" Yu Yungang said in surprise, "You won't make money from this!"

"The movie won't make much money, but that doesn't matter. I'm optimistic about you as a director." Yin Jun said, "I'm telling you this today not to embarrass you, but to make you think about it. If your movie is too As a minority, will the road in the future become narrower and narrower, until you have nowhere to go?"

In the history of his previous life, Yu Yunchang was like this.

After making several consecutive thrillers and horror films, the box office performance of each one was not as good as the last. Finally, in 1990, he completely quit the film industry and went into business.

The reason is what Yin Jun said just now. The audience he set was too narrow and it was not well received by the public at all.

Xiangjiang is still too small to accommodate many types of movies.

Yu Yungang nodded when he heard this, "I once thought...if no one really appreciates my movies, then forget it! I'll just retire!"

"Isn't this attitude a little negative?" Yin Jun said lightly, "Why don't you think about how you can satisfy your own shooting ideas and make the audience like it? Which great film director, they are very You want to be out of tune with the audience? Isn’t it a pity that you are full of talent but can’t show it?”

Yu Yunchang smiled bitterly, "What talents do I have..."

He knew from the beginning that his style was not the mainstream style at all.

But the problem is, he just likes to shoot movies like this, like to explore the meaning between thriller and horror, and use another way to explore and express human nature.

This kind of style and habit was formed when he was studying in the film department. If he was asked to change, it would be better to just let him retire.

When making a movie cannot satisfy your own creative ideas first, then what is the purpose of making a movie like this?

"You are talented if you can make a movie like "Mountain Dog"." Yin Jun said sternly, "I will give you 2 million, and you can choose any actor from Qilin Culture. This is the case for "The Fierce List". But after you finish filming "The Fierce List", you go to the United States for me and help me make a film. Then you can see how it is different from your film!"

USA?

This is what Yu Yungang paid attention to.

He knew that Yin Jun had acquired three companies in the United States, two of which were entertainment-related.

Especially United Artists Film Company, which is one of the famous seven giants in Hollywood. Unexpectedly, it fell into the hands of Yin Jun.

When he first heard the news, it was truly exciting.

Yin Jun really brought glory to us Xiangjiang people!

Unexpectedly, Yin Jun actually asked him to go to the United States to make a movie. Wouldn't it be shot under United Artists Film Company?

Can you one day go to Hollywood and make a movie?

Yu Yungang suddenly felt unreal.

He even stuttered a little when he spoke, "I, I feel like I'm not capable enough...I'm afraid I can't meet your expectations!"

"Ability depends not on talking, but on doing." Yin Jun said, "Didn't you graduate from the film department of the University of California, Los Angeles? You probably know the production process in the United States, so just do it. ! I will give you a book and a budget, United Arts Films will be responsible for recruiting actors for you, and then you will be solely responsible for shooting and editing."

"I……"

Yu Yunchang's chest kept rising and falling, and it was obvious that his mood was fluctuating greatly.

He gritted his teeth, took another breath, and then clenched his fists.

After a long time, he nodded solemnly, "Master Jun, don't worry! I will work hard to make the movie!!"

As the saying goes, a scholar dies for a confidant.

Yin Jun gave him so much support even though he was not optimistic about his movie, and even prepared a movie for him in Hollywood. How could Yu Yungang not be moved by this?

Hollywood!

Is this the dream of many filmmakers?

Especially a serious student like him who graduated from the film department of a prestigious American university, how could he not dream of the day when his fame would be resounding in Hollywood! ?

Now, Yin Jun has given him this opportunity, which is his Bole, and he has to sacrifice his life for Yin Jun!

"Don't be so nervous, Brother Kang." Yin Jun changed his title without leaving any trace, "My movie is very suitable for your characteristics. As long as you give full play to it, you can make it well."

Yu Yungang opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but he held it back.

He wanted to read the script and see what kind of story it was. Was it tailor-made for Yin Jun?

But now he doesn't even have a contract, how could he ask to read the script?

Yin Jun's scripts, especially those that can be filmed in Hollywood, start at at least 10 million Hong Kong dollars. If it is leaked, who will bear the responsibility and losses?

Yu Yunchang thinks that his character is quite good, but why do you want others to believe in you?

If he were Yin Jun, would he unconditionally trust this director with whom he has little friendship?

Do not make jokes!

But to his surprise, Yin Jun immediately opened the drawer, took out a document bag and handed it to him.

Yu Yungang was not an idiot, and his mood suddenly rose to the highest point.

He took the document bag tremblingly and saw four words written on it.

electricity

saw

shock

soul

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