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"Matthew, this is James Wing. James, this is Matthew."

In the rest area of ​​the studio, director Justin Lin introduced Matthew and another person, and Matthew shook hands with him immediately.

This man is very thin and relatively short. The most conspicuous features are undoubtedly black hair, dark eyes and a childish face.

Matthew shook his hand and asked suspiciously, "James, have we met before? I think you look familiar."

James Wen was just a second-tier director, and immediately said with a smile, "We haven't met."

Justin Lin chimed in, "James is also a director, having directed Saw."

Hearing this, Matthew remembered and said, "No wonder." He smiled at James Wing, "The ending of Chainsaw is so amazing, it's jaw-dropping."

James Wen seems to have the humility that is unique to Orientals. "It's a pity that my ideas for the next few films have gradually dried up, and the shots are not very good."

When "Chainsaw" was very popular a few years ago, Matthew also watched the video tape and said, "It's already a rare masterpiece among plasma films."

Justin Lin looked at the set at this time and said to Matthew and James Wing, "You guys talk first, I'm getting ready to shoot."

The next filming did not include Matthew's part.

Matthew invited James-Wen to sit down in the lounge and asked, "James, are you Chinese?"

"I'm Malaysian," said James Win with a smile, "I then studied film in Australia, and my friend Ray Warner introduced me to Hollywood, and he was my collaborator on the Chainsaw series. partner."

Matthew nodded slightly, "I've seen Ray Warner."

If I remember correctly, the other party seems to have participated in the "Matrix" series.

After a few chats, the topic returned to movies, especially the horror movies that James Wing is good at.

"In the past, American horror films were basically dominated by plasma films." James Wen talked about what he was good at, and said, "There is a peculiar phenomenon in American horror films. Many people think that the more blood there is, the more terrifying it is. The more miserable the broken hands and feet are, the more terrifying it is, while ignoring the inexplicable horror that cannot be seen."

Matthew could understand what he meant and said, "You should be talking about the difference between oriental horror films and American horror films?"

James Wing smiled and said, "Yes. There is a clear distinction between Eastern and Western horror cultures."

"Like "Sadako" and "Midnight Bell"?" Matthew answered in a timely manner, "It's completely different from "The Chainsaw", right?"

"This is the most striking comparison." James Wen lowered his voice slightly when he saw the filming on the set, "I am a Malaysian, and because of the environment I grew up in, I have come into contact with many oriental horror legends, and there are folk legends in East Asia and Southeast Asia. There are many horror stories that have been handed down, and in "Dead Silence" released last year, I also tried to incorporate some oriental horror elements into American horror films."

There was a little helplessness in his smile, "The effect is not very satisfactory."

Matthew hadn't seen that "Dead Silence". After thinking about it, he said, "Cultural differences exist objectively. You can find a better way to combine the advantages of Eastern and Western horror movies."

James - Wen obviously has a soft spot for horror culture, "I am currently preparing to shoot a documentary, which will describe the horror culture of the East and the West."

Matthew is a little interested in this horror film director, and there seems to be a memory in his head reminding him that this Malaysian director who has filmed "Chainsaw" is not an ordinary person.

But I can't remember more specifically.

He has seen a very limited number of horror movies, and most of the ones he likes are big-budget popcorn commercials.

Just like most movie-loving audiences, the commercial films released by big productions and publicity, both in terms of popularity and the scope of screening, should be more extensive.

"Listening to what you said, I'm also interested in the cultural differences of horror between the East and the West." Matthew said in a timely manner, "Can I visit your crew if I have a chance?"

James Wen heard Justin Lin say it in detail and knew that the person in front of him was not only a star actor, but also the owner of a film studio.

Anyone who dares to invest in two $40 million productions and $120 million productions at the same time is incomparable to the average lower-middle film company.

It is really unsatisfactory for the producer of "Dead Silence" to evolve into a life film studio. If it hadn't been able to find a distributor like Universal Pictures in the end, the film would have been completely lost.

Horror movies, especially American-style horror movies that he wants to integrate with oriental horror culture, have always been a small category in Hollywood. For a director and producer like him, multiple investors mean more.

"I'm always welcome." James Wen looked enthusiastic. "Matthew, I didn't expect you to be interested in this."

Matthew thought about the few horror films he had ever seen, especially the famous "Midnight Bell", combined with the typical plasma films such as "The Chainsaw", after a simple thought, he said, "I am right I have always been interested in Eastern culture, and I have studied it to some extent.”

James Wing put on an air of listening intently.

"The Western horror film culture is visual and pays attention to visual impact; while the East, represented by China and Japan, is conceptualized and pays attention to spiritual associations. Different horror cultures bring about different Surprisingly, in addition to the blood-filled American horror movie, you can see another kind of horror face that is not interesting."

To be able to say this, Matthew almost drained the inventory accumulated in his head, "so Western horror films often show off stunts and stimulate the audience's attention through various **** and violent scenes. For example, Hollywood horror films often use CGI technology. The synthetic monster image, which only brings a sense of visual horror. The most obvious examples are of course the classics of "The Dead", "The Chainsaw", "The Shining" and so on."

"Yes!" James Wen nodded hastily, "You are very reasonable, and I think so too."

Matthew racked his brains, "In contrast, oriental horror films are much more restrained in terms of blood plasma, and oriental horrors are mostly in a terrifying atmosphere, allowing the audience to scare themselves, and the stimulation often comes from the visual and goes beyond the visual , Under those seemingly calm narratives, there are dark undercurrents, and the sense of horror seeps out little by little, filling the entire theater. Horror is rooted in the audience's mind and lingers for a long time."

James Wen never expected that a Yankee could speak so thoroughly, as if he had met a bosom friend.

"You're right to the point." James Wing agreed almost completely with Matthew's words and said directly, "I've been researching different horror cultures lately to prepare for the next movie."

He then elaborated, "Since human civilization has existed, a culture of terror has emerged, but the culture will eventually vary from region to region. The horror cultures of the East and the West are completely opposite, such as ghosts."

As if worried that Matthew didn't understand the meaning of the word, James Winter explained, "that is, the undead."

Matthew nodded lightly, "I understand what you're talking about."

James Wen confirmed that Matthew had studied the horror culture of the East, and he had some sense of identity in his heart, and said, "The ghosts in the West are mostly disgusting and murderous, they are tangible, and nothing more than that, zombies, mummies, vampires. Wait, it looks nasty, but you can see it and you can prepare yourself."

"Well." Matthew responded, "What you said is very representative."

"In Hollywood movies, the image of ghosts is often only two forms, one is a rotten zombie, and the other is an outer space creature represented by aliens. Even if a ghost knocks on the door in the middle of the night, when you get out of bed to greet you, you are at best startled. Just jump."

Speaking of this, James Wen changed his voice, "But the ghost in the east is completely different, it is invisible and erratic, no one knows where it will appear, no one knows when it will come to you Behind him. Ghosts under the background of oriental culture~www.readwn.com~ are generally phantoms of the deceased, and there are not many changes compared to their appearances before death. Few are **** and full like Hollywood movies. All over the body is the image of disgusting mucus."

The voice of Justin Lin calling to stop filming came over, and James Wen couldn't help raising his voice, "I've watched a lot of Eastern and Western horror movies and made some summaries."

"Tell me about it," Matthew said.

James Wen did not hesitate, and immediately said, "Eastern horror films, pay attention to psychological horror, emphasizing ghosts, souls, reincarnation, karma, etc. Western horror films, mainly visual horror, emphasize blood, split personality, violent crime, unknown Worlds, odd-shaped monsters, negative technology."

Matthew nodded in agreement, "Yes, this is also the characteristic of Eastern and Western horror films."

"I personally feel that these horror cultures in the East and the West are not mutually exclusive, but have something to think about." James Wing continued, "It is completely possible to combine the advantages of both sides to make a brand new horror movie. "

Hearing what he said, Matthew asked timely, "Do you have a specific idea?"

James Wen shook his head slightly, "Not yet."

Matthew said to him solemnly, "If you have a new idea and want to make such a film that combines Eastern and Western horror culture, you must tell me, I am also very interested."

"No problem," James Wing said immediately.

Perhaps it is because they both have a certain understanding of the East on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. Matthew and James Wen had a good conversation, and even agreed to find time to go to the set of the new "Chainsaw" together.

After Matthew sent away James Win, let Bella Anderson go to James Win's qualifications and check out "The Chainsaw" and "Dead Silence".

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