Stop it, boss, I’ve never seen a movie made like this.

Chapter 212 212. It’s not that simple

Simple?

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No one expected such an answer!

Say folk horror movies are simple? Who do you think you are? Oh, is it Chen Li? Ahem, that really shouldn't be difficult.

During the golden decades of Hong Kong cinema, many folk horror films were produced, the most famous of which is Uncle Nine’s zombie series. This theme, which combines traditional Taoist Maoshan techniques, gained market recognition as soon as it was launched, and became popular throughout Southeast Asia.

There are almost no people who have not heard of it, but because it is so popular, too many people follow the trend and make dozens of movies a year, with mixed results. Not to mention that the director was tired of filming, but the audience was tired of watching it.

Therefore, this type of film is like a sudden blowing wind, which will decline within a few years. It was not until the past few years that Bay Island began to shine again in this field.

Thanks to the rich folklore heritage of Bay Island, local directors have not only shot many folk horror films, but they also seem to be getting better and better. It feels like the heyday of Bay Island folk horror films has begun.

So when it comes to Bay Island movies, apart from literary and artistic films, folk horror films are the most out-of-the-box. These are also the two major labels of Bay Island movies.

Although it is a bit niche, it is also the pride of Wandao Film. Chen Li said it was simple, but in fact some people were dissatisfied.

I know that you are a world-class director who has won numerous awards, but you are not omnipotent. To a certain extent, folk horror films are also treasures that condense Xia culture, and not everyone can make them.

If you really think that it is a folk horror film by creating scary scenes and atmosphere, you are totally wrong. It can only be regarded as an ordinary horror film.

The host was stunned for a moment and then came to his senses and asked: "Director Chen, is it really that simple?"

Chen Li nodded and said righteously: "Well, it is indeed not difficult. As a filmmaker from the Xia Kingdom, we should indeed carry forward the fine traditional culture of our country. Your words inspired me, and I decided that the next movie would be Make a horror film based on Xia folk customs to promote our Xia culture to the world."

what?

Everyone at the scene was stunned. Did you hear that right?

If you make a horror movie to promote Xia culture, if the seniors in the cultural department hear this, they will probably curse you.

However, although everyone was slandering, their hearts were unsurprisingly moved.

Especially netizens from Wandao, who are all fans of folk horror films, were all excited when they heard the good news.

"I'm looking forward to it. I haven't seen a movie made by Chen Li with a pure Xia Kingdom flavor. Horror movies are also fine."

"Fix it, let me fix it. The scarier it is, the better. We, the people of the Bay Island, love to see it."

"Chen Li has made so many movies, but the cultural core is actually more Western-oriented. This is not good or bad, after all, globalization has occurred, but I still hope to see Chen Li make movies with Xia Guo cultural core."

"Old Chen, don't talk too much. The culture of Xia Kingdom is extensive and profound, and the folklore types are different. Don't turn on the phone if you haven't studied it thoroughly, otherwise you will be sprayed with blood."

"The correct answer upstairs is that many movies are just half-understood and just fool people, which is boring."

"For Chen Li, we can't be too strict, hahaha..."

"I really don't know what aspect Chen Li's folkloric horror film will focus on? I'm so curious."

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The barrage in the live broadcast room was overwhelming, and the audience was obviously very excited. Until the end of the talk show, everyone was still discussing it, and it soon spread to the Internet.

As soon as netizens heard the news about Chen Lixin's film project, almost all of them clicked on it. Then they were shocked when they saw the keywords of horror film and folk culture.

Chen Li actually wanted to challenge a new genre again and chose the most niche folk horror film? Although a small number of people question whether Chen Li can understand the connotation of folk culture at such a young age?

But most people still have great confidence in him. After all, Chen Li has directed more than ten movies so far, and each of them has received high praise at home and abroad. This is a director who has never made a bad movie!

Back at the hotel, Chen Li saw Liu Wanxin following behind with a confused look on her face.

Chen Li smiled and joked: "What's wrong? Didn't you just promise to support me? I haven't even written the script yet, and you're so scared?"

Liu Wanxin smiled sheepishly and said, "It's not like you don't know that I'm timid. I really didn't expect you to take pictures."

In her opinion, folk horror movies are not equivalent to the last "Ghost Story". The reason why folk horror movies are impressive is because they are closely related to life, and those folk rituals are encountered in daily life.

Liu Wanxin was worried that after filming, she would not dare to celebrate the holidays in the future.

"In other words, are you worried about being scared?" Chen Li said with a smile.

Liu Wanxin glanced at him with her beautiful eyes: "Of course."

Her original intention was to hint to Chen Li that he could just forget about it and change it to another actor. However, after hearing this, Chen Li nodded and looked like this:

"Ahem, then this is simple. I'll change your role. In the movie, wouldn't it be great if you turned into an evil spirit that is harmful and scary?"

Liu Wanxin: "."

She was speechless. You know I'm afraid of ghosts, but you still let me turn into a ghost?

What kind of weird brain circuit is this! Or is it more or less a personal grudge?

"Don't worry, I'm trying not to create an overly scary atmosphere for this movie, so you can just shoot with peace of mind." Chen Li patted his chest and said.

Liu Wanxin was indeed frightened last time. She couldn't live in such a nice villa anymore, and Chen Li still felt a little guilty.

"Have you already decided what to write?" Liu Wanxin asked curiously.

Chen Li shook his head and sat on the sofa, frowning and thinking.

He had too many folk movies to choose from, including those about random temple worship, funeral customs, ghost marriages, sending evil spirits and exorcising evil spirits. There were all kinds of movies, but in fact, only a few of them were good.

The first thing Chen Li thought of was the popular movie "The Curse", but this movie was too malicious and it was too immoral to cast a curse on the audience. In addition, the film was not as good as a movie like Death Video or Graveyard Encounter, so the first Just ruled out.

"The Evil Within" is actually a good low-budget movie that has won awards abroad, but in the end it didn't focus on the supernatural, but it was a scam. Chen Li didn't like this, so if he wanted to play it, he would play it real.

The story of "Weird Silk" is also very good, but there are basically no elements of folk culture, so they are also excluded.

After much thought, Chen Li finally came up with an awesome movie.

This movie covers cultivating immortals, solving crimes, and folk customs, and also has a suspenseful and thrilling atmosphere, which is very suitable!

He opened the computer excitedly and typed on the keyboard quickly.

Liu Wanxin on the side came over curiously, wanting to see what Director Chen was going to write this time.

I saw two words appear on the screen.

"Double Eyes"

(End of this chapter)