Based on the impression I have seen before, if you want to say how horrible "Human Centipede" is, it is more of a kind of disgusting. Those terrifying scenes that are creepy in the eyes of Western audiences, the first feeling of being nausea in the eyes of Eastern audiences is nausea, which may also cause various concurrent nausea and disgust.

Tom Hicks had contacted Ronan for the first time, and he was not easy to ask directly, and his eyes were looking for help to John Worst.

John Worst immediately asked, "Mr. Anderson, this script?"

Ronan put down the script and said, "Director Hicks, the subject you chose is really bold."

Tom Hicks smiled and said, "I think everyone will feel disgusting when they first hear the story of "Human Centipede", but they can't help but want to find out."

He knew that newcomers had a rare opportunity. If he missed this time, it might become more difficult to invest again. He gritted his teeth and said, "When I created the script, I thought that this interesting chain reaction could create a special effect. The more terrifying and perverted it is, the more likely it is to cause people's pathological psychology to peep their privately."

As a potential investor, Ronan also raised his own doubts: "Your script establishes a story premise that is easy to make people feel uncomfortable, and then describes it with real and discomfortable pictures. The imaginable visual stimulation is unbearable for anyone with a slightly fragile heart, and it can be regarded as the biggest threat to the market prospects of a horror movie."

This made Tom Hicks' heart skip for a moment, pondered for a moment, and then said: "Mr. Anderson, I wonder if you have noticed a phenomenon in Hollywood horror movies."

Ronan looked at him: "Please tell me."

Tom Hicks let out a breath, pressed down the beige cowboy hat, and said, "After dismemberment has become a common occurrence in horror movies, we have to challenge a whole new level... The visual horror setting related to human centipedes is not simply to create a certain impact that stimulates nerves, but also continuously extends people's bottom line. When the audience reacts with some discomfort during the video, they will not be able to suppress their desire to know if the friends around them also have similar feelings? In my opinion, this is a clever cycle with psychological suggestion."

Ronan also knows this. Overall, traditional American bloody horror films are constantly declining as a whole. Even if new bloody horror films are released, they will be completely new packaged like "Saw".

The most typical example is that several new "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" are still the same, but the market response is worse than the other.

Tom Hicks' words continue: "As a filmmaker, especially as a horror movie, I think the most interesting thing is that what you shoot really scares others. I think I've seen the best audience feedback I can imagine. I've always known that this basic concept of story will inevitably cause people to rebound, but the audience's reaction is definitely different, and I think it can also cause a huge response."

"Director Hicks, your idea is very special." Ronan already had a plan in his mind: "It is hard for ordinary people to think of such creativity."

Tom Hicks pulled down his beige cowboy hat again and said, "Actually, this idea came from a joke between me and my friend. I was watching TV with a few good friends. I remember we were seeing news about a child molesting criminal, so I joked to them, 'You should sew the mouth of such a person on the butt of an obese truck driver as a punishment for their crimes."

He smiled embarrassedly: "There is no doubt that this is a very disgusting joke, because my friends all say that this idea is too evil, but I suddenly thought that for a horror movie, what a perfect concept and material this disgusting joke is, so I began to use this as a starting point and develop a complete story."

Ronan nodded slowly and said, "Director Hicks, Relativity Entertainment can take on your project."

Hearing this, Tom Hicks couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and a smile unconsciously appeared on his face. After all, for a director like him who has no successful experience in the past, the first time was very rare.

"There are two prerequisites." Tom Hicks' resume is not convincing, and Ronan must be responsible for the investment: "First, you need to shoot a short trial clip first; second, given the subject limitations, your project's production budget will not exceed $300,000."

This made Tom Hicks a little embarrassed, but his family knew his family's affairs, and he was not the kind of brain that thought that people could accept it with their own talents. After thinking for a while, he gritted his teeth and agreed: "No problem, I can accept it."

Overall, Ronan is still quite cautious. "Human Centipede" must be a niche theme. High investment means huge risks and may even not recover the cost.

Low-investment B-level films are necessary.

Ronan returned the script to Tom Hicks and said, "You can go to Shahai Entertainment to discuss specific cooperation at any time."

Tom Hicks packed the script: "Can I go now?"

"Of course." Ronan saw Tom Hicks put the script into the file bag and suddenly thought of one thing: "By the way, it's better to modify the script and put the story development background in the United States."

Tom Hicks thought for a while and said, "The United States is OK. I was in the Netherlands when I was writing the script, and subconsciously put the story background in Europe."

Ronan said: "American audiences are still generally concerned about the stories that are happening in the United States."

John Waters suddenly replied: "In the hearts of Americans, Americans are the most perverted."

Ronan couldn't help but laugh: "John's words are the most appropriate."

In the Hollywood director's footage, the United States is filled with all kinds of perverts from the wilderness to the countryside to the city.

Tom Hicks and John Worst quickly left for the Sand Sea Entertainment in the same building.

Luo Nan also asked someone to call Shahai Entertainment. This is just a small project and will not be particularly valued. If you want to make a profit, you have to rely more on the offline DVD market.

Relativity Entertainment has been performing well in the leasing and sales market of DVD horror films in recent years. With "Human Purge Plan", "Here is Death", "Deadly Behind" and "Saw", it firmly occupies the top spot in this category market.

"In the non-drama horror film DVD market, relativity entertainment is average."

At noon, Ronan had lunch with Jessica Felton and talked about this: "Shahai Entertainment started with this type of business back then."

Jessica Felton ate the steak carefully, for fear of accidentally falling off. With her straightness, as long as food falls, it will definitely fall into the most conspicuous position on her chest.

I didn't think this was wrong before, but now she cares very much about Ronan's embarrassing situation.

The two people's ways of getting along have not changed much, but their moods are different.

Jessica Felton swallowed the steak and then said, "I remember Anchor Bay Entertainment's performance has always been good."

Ronan took a sip of water and said, "This location has been occupied by Anchor Bay Entertainment for many years. This small-scale film company is famous for producing B-level cult movies and bloody horror movies."

He put down the water cup and said casually: "I heard that Anchor Bay Entertainment is preparing to remake "I Spit Your Grave."

"This movie?" Jessica Felton said: "It's so unfriendly to women."

"In some ways, this is also a feminist film," Ronan said.

Jessica Felton thought about it carefully and said, "It seems like there is a road. The heroine suffered misfortune and did not use the power of others to complete revenge alone, which made everyone who violated it pay a heavy price."

Ronan did not hide his feelings in front of Jessica Felton and said directly: "As long as you play the feminist card well, the film will probably perform well offline."

I vaguely remember that there were also trilogies of the remake of this film, which shows that Anchor Bay Entertainment must have made money.

After chatting about horror movies, Ronan turned to ask, "How is the script you mentioned a few days ago?"

Jessica Felton said: "Shahai Entertainment has basically negotiated with Cady DiPod. This is Cady DiPod's first script. She is not a member of the screenwriter's union and can buy the copyright of the script within 30,000 US dollars."

Ronan asked again: "Are you planning to make this project?"

"There are plans for this, but after the post-production of "Fast and Furious 4" is completed," Jessica Felton said briefly: "I will make a plan and submit it to the company."

Although the relationship between the two has changed, the company's system process will not change, and Jessica Felton also abides very consciously.

In fact, Jessica Felton was very clear-headed. Ronan would not give her any privileges on this, nor would she ask for privileges.

That will only damage the relationship between the two.

After lunch, Jessica Felton looked at the time and said, "It's time for me to go back." Before leaving, she said, "I have to confirm some of the soundtracks tonight. I have to work overtime. You don't have to wait for me, let's go first."

Ronan nodded: "Give me the key, I'll go to your house to wait for you."

Jessica Felton had no choice but to open her handbag and searched for it, found the key and handed it to Ronan. The two had already had a relationship in that aspect, and there was nothing to say. She said openly: "The spare key is at home, and I will remind me to give you one."

Ronan waved his hand: "I remember, you can go and do it first."

After packing the keys, Ronan returned to his office and in the afternoon he made an appointment with Kevin Feige of Marvel Entertainment to further discuss the next part of the Marvel Avengers plan.
Chapter completed!