Hollywood Director 1992

After seeing off the enthusiastic Renée Zellweger, Link returned to his desk to continue reading documents.

Occasionally, he would look up and see the area bathed in sunlight, and the woman's graceful curves, fair skin, and golden hair would involuntarily flash before his eyes.

Women of this age certainly each have their own beauty.

Knock, knock, knock!

"Boss, you wanted to see me."

Daniel DeVito walked into the office, wearing a well-tailored suit with a checkered shirt underneath, black glasses, a head larger than average, and a slightly expansive receding hairline.

"Sit!"

Link pointed to the chair opposite him, picked up the script for 'The Blair Witch Project,' and placed it in front of him.

"Boss, is this your new script?"

"Yes, take a look first."

"Boss, wouldn't filming three movies a year be too fast?"

Daniel DeVito adjusted his glasses.

"I won't be directing this movie. Just read the script first."

"Alright!"

Daniel DeVito shifted in his chair and leaned over the desk to read the script.

'The Blair Witch Project' tells the story of Anna, a film student at the University of California, who, after seeing an investigation report on the Blair Witch in Illinois in a newspaper, invites her classmates Mike and George to Illinois to shoot a documentary about the Blair Witch.

The three drive to Illinois and interview local residents in the town of Burkittsville, asking about the Blair Witch.

The townspeople explain some of the Blair Witch's deeds, telling them that the witch is very dangerous and they should not venture into the forest.

The three do not believe in the existence of the witch and venture into the forest, where they encounter a series of bizarre events.

In the end, the three meet with disaster.

A year later, passersby find their camera in the forest, along with the videotapes recording their experiences.

These videotapes are the source of 'The Blair Witch Project.'

So, this is a true documentary.

After reading the script, Daniel DeVito frowned, revealing a complex expression, hesitant to speak.

"Is there a problem?"

Link put down his pen and asked.

"This script..."

Daniel DeVito opened his mouth, wanting to ask Link if the script's plot was too simple, with the entire plot focusing on searching for the 'Blair Witch,' lacking highlights and not as terrifying as 'Paranormal Activity.'

Would anyone really watch this kind of movie?

But before he could ask the question, he suddenly felt a sense of familiarity.

Before filming 'Paranormal Activity,' he also seriously doubted whether anyone would watch the movie after it was finished, and whether it would bankrupt the company.

As a result, after 'Paranormal Activity' was released, it sold very well. A movie with a production cost of only $20,000 grossed $230 million in North America, strongly suppressing blockbusters such as 'Batman Returns' and 'A Few Good Men,' becoming the box office champion in North America for the first three quarters.

This box office data still made his head spin, and he couldn't believe it was real.

The success of 'Paranormal Activity' also made him question his own judgment, and he dared not question Link's decisions in person again, lest he be proven wrong again.

"What's wrong with the script?"

"Uh, the script... is very good. Link, what did you mean when you said you wouldn't direct it yourself?"

"As you can see, the plot designed in this script is based on true events. It's a documentary, even more realistic than 'Paranormal Activity.' At least when the movie is released, it must be promoted that way to attract audiences to the cinema."

"False advertising? We've already played this trick once. The audience may not fall for it again."

"How can this be called falling for it? It's a strategy. During filming, we don't need to put the Guessing Game Pictures name on it. The distribution work can be handed over to other film companies, such as Columbia Pictures, New Line Cinema, Miramax. I believe that after missing 'Buried' and 'Paranormal Activity,' they certainly won't miss 'The Blair Witch Project.'"

"It's just... it's just, will anyone really watch this kind of movie?"

Daniel DeVito couldn't help but ask the question he couldn't swallow.

"Of course, there will be. If not, it doesn't matter. The budget for this movie is about $20,000. The loss won't be much."

"Another $20,000 budget?!"

Daniel DeVito gasped.

'$20,000 for 'Buried,' and it was a big hit.

'$20,000 for 'Paranormal Activity,' and it was a big hit.

'$20,000 for 'The Blair Witch Project,' will it also be a big hit?'

I can't even spell it correctly!

Now, as soon as he heard the words 'twenty thousand,' he couldn't help but tremble all over.

This guy Link has taken low-budget movies to the extreme, even to the point of obsession. The budget for all movies must be below twenty thousand. Reporting any more seems uncomfortable.

"$20,000 is about right. If it's not enough, we'll supplement it. The total investment won't exceed $100,000."

The original 'Blair Witch Project' was filmed in 1998. The inflation rate was relatively high at that time, and it cost $60,000.

Now, twenty or thirty thousand is about right.

"Okay, I agree with your statement. When will this movie be filmed, and what does our production department need to do?"

Daniel DeVito put aside his doubts about the script and began to seriously think about making the movie.

"First of all, your production department needs to send someone to act as the director, preferably someone with directing experience."

"That's no problem. Three people in the production department have done work related to directing. This movie is also a new type of horror movie, so it's best if the director is younger. Ed Myrick is 28 years old this year, and he's more suitable."

"Okay. Second, the female lead Anna has already been decided. You should find two male actors based on the appearance of the missing persons in the newspaper."

Link took out a copy of 'The Herald-Tribune,' turned to the investigation report related to the 'Blair Witch,' which had photos of more than a dozen missing persons.

Some of these people are missing persons.

Some were just photos randomly taken in the past few weeks to promote supernatural events in order to create an atmosphere. The faces in the photos are relatively blurry, a dark mass, which is more frightening to look at closely.

This is also his way of paving the way for promoting 'The Blair Witch Project' in advance.

Choose two male actors with similar appearances according to the photos, which will be convenient for promotion when the movie is released in the future.

As for Renée Zellweger not looking alike, it doesn't matter. During filming, she can dye her hair and make slight adjustments to her makeup. If you don't look closely, you won't recognize her as the minor supporting actress in 'Paranormal Activity.'

Even if you do recognize her, it doesn't matter. The female number two in 'Paranormal Activity' is also a college student, with the same identity, and it's also a thriller.

Not a big problem.

"There are twelve townspeople in the script, three of whom are relatively important extras. When casting, try to find character actors with more unique appearances."

"Okay, I'll go arrange it now."

Daniel DeVito left with the script.