Wrong Turn

"Wrong Turn" was a horror film, not a big production, and it had a rather average reputation. Except for a few exceptions like "The Silent Lamb," most horror films generally have a mediocre reputation. Although horror films have a large North American audience, they fail to impress film critics.

Many successful directors initially started in horror films but seldom return to the genre once they achieve success. Even someone like David Fincher, known for thrilling audiences for decades, leans more toward thriller art than traditional horror.

Christian used to frequent a magic house and watched numerous movies, especially in the horror and thriller genres. While "Wrong Turn" was not a standout, its plot left a lasting impression. Recognizing his predecessor's script, Christian thought, "Is this script from the predecessor? I don't recall him in it. Moreover, the movie's release date is a few years later..."

He massaged his temples, experiencing a headache.

"But that's not uncommon. Scripts often linger for several years or even more before becoming movies. It's a common occurrence in Hollywood. The original author may have already sold the script by the time it's officially filmed. I can't recall the screenwriter's name, or maybe I never had it... The real question now is whether the script conceived by the predecessor is 'Wrong Turn'?"

Christian meticulously compared memories extracted from his predecessor's soul with his own. While not identical, there was a resemblance of over fifty percent. Considering the transition from script to film, this level of similarity was quite high.

"It seems you haven't lived a life in vain, Christian. I'll just write this script for you!"

On a whim, he used his predecessor's fresh memories to write the script.

During this period, he unintentionally mastered many of his predecessor's abilities while extracting memories from the soul. While not an expert in scriptwriting, it sort of made sense. Additionally, he gained knowledge of model making and scene layout for movies, although it was mostly theoretical.

"The one thing I've truly mastered is the skill of drugging girls with alcohol. It's not an easy skill to learn, but should I be proud of it?"

Chuckling at himself, Christian continued writing the script. As he wrote, he noticed that the content was closer to the "Wrong Turn" he remembered from before crossing over, albeit more refined.

"But that's fine, right? Compared to my previous ideas, the movie's plot is more mature. It's an improvement"

He justified his actions.

"It's just that even 'Wrong Turn', to a greater extent, relies on gore and curiosity to succeed. This is a key difference between American splatter horror films and Japanese or Korean psychological horror films."

As for Chinese horror films? They lack even the presence of ghosts, so they're not worth discussing.

"In my memory, 'Wrong Turn' was decent as a splatter film, but at best, just decent. The first half showed an attempt by the director to build suspense and fear, but it ultimately failed. There was no psychological horror to be found, and the pacing was slow and dragged out. For a horror film aiming to stimulate the senses, it was a failure. In the final climax, the plot moves too swiftly. The terrifying mutant, which took over 80 minutes to establish in the beginning, was dispatched in a mere four to five minutes at the end. It's awkward to say, but it's like premature ejaculation"

'Excessively prolonged foreplay and premature ejaculation... Is this the right way to describe it?'

Christian shook his head.

He knew his critique was rather harsh. "Wrong Turn" was, after all, a horror film, and he believed the real issue lay in the script's lack of depth and the editing in the later stages.

In Hollywood, except for a few top directors, most directors lack final editing rights. For example, the director may prepare many shots for transitions and climaxes, but if the editor discards them during the final edit, these shots will remain unseen by the audience.

Many movies end up as poor films due to editing. However, poor editing can also be attributed to the director's lack of skill in shooting. After all, the most exciting moments in the film should be those that convey the director's intentions. Unless the editor is blind, they won't easily cut these critical shots.

"Ahhhhhhhhh! It's like debating the chicken or the egg"

Christian rubbed his face vigorously, attempting to refocus his wandering thoughts.

"Regardless of the director and editor's conflicts, should I adhere to the predecessor's script idea, which is very similar to 'Wrong Turn'? Should I make revisions based on my instincts? Or should I simply copy 'Wrong Turn'? Ahhhhhhhhh, It's a three-way dilemma. If I pick any two, I can't decide. I might as well go to the nearby park, pick a flower, and count the petals."

"Hey, wait. That's not a sensible plan at all. I'm not in love, and I'm no La Traviata!!"

Christian intended to rest his head on the desk, though he realized how absurd he must look in the mirror before him. However, since there was no one else in the room but himself, it didn't matter until.

*Knock, knock!*

Christian's apartment door was rather old and lacked a doorbell, so visitors could only knock.

"Who is it?" he snapped in annoyance, his thoughts tangled.

The voice from the other side of the door clarified the situation, "Takeout Ouch, Cheesecake Factory takeout"

"I've never heard of a restaurant letting drunks deliver food"

Christian opened the door, his expression irritated. He recognized the voice; it was Charlize Theron.

"Besides, Cheesecake Factory doesn't even offer takeout. You've worked there for so long, don't you know this?"

Charlize stood at the door, wearing Cheesecake Factory overalls and holding a paper bag containing food in one hand and a wine bottle in the other.

This style isn't right.

"Why are you drinking like this again?"

Without waiting for Charlize to reply, a strong smell of alcohol hit Christian. He instinctively recoiled in disgust.

"Didn't I tell you the old Chinese saying? Alcohol is poison in the intestines. And Budweiser? I've never heard of someone getting drunk on non-alcoholic beer like Budweiser"

"Right, right, what you said is correct."

Charlize's speech was a bit slurred as she pushed past Christian and staggered inside.

"Alcohol is a poison that seeps into the intestines, and money is the root of the trouble. Gas is thunder, smoke, and artillery"

Christian had explained these idioms to her numerous times, and although she couldn't express them accurately, the meaning was clear.

"I've quit drinking and wealth. Christian, you can exorcise spirits, but you're no ascetic monk. Even in the Vatican, this lifestyle isn't popular anymore. And"

She raised the bottle in her hand.

"This is for you. I won't drink that girly non-alcoholic beer"

Christian calmly replied, "I prefer Kvass to pure non-alcoholic beer like Budweiser."

"Kvass is just 0.5% stronger. What's the difference?"

Charlize sneered.

"Kvass is a disgrace to Russia. Real men drink vodka. By the way, KAMA!!"

Christian couldn't help but correct her.

"It's KUMA"

Despite wanting to complain, she realized that "KUMA" was quite fitting for Russian bears, and Charlize, a South African blonde with no Slavic heritage, could represent Russia without permission. The term "KUMA" was appropriate.

Christian felt that Charlize's character had become even more robust since he exorcised her, especially when she drank. Her strong personality became even more pronounced.

"Why are you drinking like this again?"

Christian always feels that since she exorcised Charlize, the sturdy side of her character has become more apparent. Is this a wrong turn? Wrong turn.

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References-

1. La Traviata- Opera by Giuseppe Verdi (1853)