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When a killer starts following the script seven actors deserted on a movie set must re-write their own ending before they die BEHIND THE SCENES.
I have to disagree with DPG on the main character aspect, be very careful with this particular choice. The mix of a comedy film shoot can help add a layer of interest and possibly make the film more marketable though so good point there.Most good/successful horror movies have had a main character wiRead more
I have to disagree with DPG on the main character aspect, be very careful with this particular choice. The mix of a comedy film shoot can help add a layer of interest and possibly make the film more marketable though so good point there.
Most good/successful horror movies have had a main character with in an ensemble cast and for a reason. The story has to be told from one dramatic point of view, or else it will get frazzled in all the slash action and lose its impact on the audience. The one driving force behind the film is the audience waiting to see?the main character stand victorious at the end, this is the obligatory scene.
The same premise can work and the same “hook” of killer follows the script can be used, but I strongly suggest devising a central character for the audience to follow. Even if the central character is not a cast member, could be the driver or director or writer.
What if the behind the scenes videogrepher keeps filming these murders, and the producer ends up wanting to release the behind the scenes movie instead? What if the videographer’s wife or husband is one of the actors?
The video guy or gal wants to catch the murderer and stop the killings, where as the producer wants them to keep on going to increase marketability.
There are many dramatic possibilities with this one premise, so may be worth exploring more options.
An impoverished teen drug mule threaten to inform by Police must find a way to get out of the business and save her sister being held as collateral.
Philosophy aside, I understand the point you made clear in the first instance. The "good person does a bad thing for the right reason" theme can still be used in your story, however I believe that the plot isn't working. The list of beats you posted above do not come across as a sound structure to mRead more
Philosophy aside, I understand the point you made clear in the first instance. The “good person does a bad thing for the right reason” theme can still be used in your story, however I believe that the plot isn’t working.
The list of beats you posted above do not come across as a sound structure to me, perhaps it would be more beneficial to take into account the comments given and consider re structuring the plot. The main character can still be a “bad” person or not likable, but their story needs to be compelling in its motivation and stakes, to do this a re structuring the plot will likely help.
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I still think the concept needs a main character specified in the logline. It really sounds like a generic ensemble slasher horror movie, but with a specific dramatic point of view and goal it could be made more interesting. Otherwise there are no personal stakes at hand and it could play out in a mRead more
I still think the concept needs a main character specified in the logline. It really sounds like a generic ensemble slasher horror movie, but with a specific dramatic point of view and goal it could be made more interesting. Otherwise there are no personal stakes at hand and it could play out in a more particular set of circumstances.
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