Actually, we're in Hollywood, the United States, right now.
Many people in the industry also learned that Daxu Culture was making a horror film.
The three Iron Man movies produced by Daxu Culture last time made these people lose face.
They initially thought that no sci-fi film from Great Xia could ever break into Hollywood, but they were terribly wrong.
The three Iron Man films raked in nearly two billion US dollars at the box office.
This also dispelled the rumor that 'Daxia is a science fiction wasteland'.
If Da Xu Culture continues to make science fiction films, these people might have some concerns.
But now that they've heard that the other side has switched gears and started making horror movies, this has really perked up the Hollywood folks.
The reason Hollywood is Hollywood is because it has virtually no weaknesses.
That's right, all types of movies are very well-developed here.
Whether it's an action movie, a science fiction movie, or a horror movie, it's a very strong contender in any genre.
Last time, in the realm of science fiction films, a director from Daxia actually shone brightly, which in itself made the people in Hollywood feel very frustrated.
If the other side continues to make science fiction films, they might temporarily avoid direct confrontation.
But unexpectedly, the other party courted disaster by choosing to make a horror movie.
This made some people in Hollywood laugh at the situation.
"This guy named 'Lu Xu' is too arrogant. Does he really think he's God?"
"I admit that his three Iron Man movies are very good, top-notch science fiction films, and also successful commercial films."
But I don't believe he can continue to succeed in the horror film genre, because it's a completely different field.
"Indeed! In the whole world, the only films that can compare with Hollywood horror movies are those from Japan."
Even films from Japan are far inferior in quality to those from Hollywood. As for Great Xia, well…”
“It looks like this guy named ‘Lu Xu’ is going to experience failure. I’m looking forward to seeing that day.”
...
If those in Hollywood were only interested in watching the spectacle unfold...
John, who had been badly beaten last time, was very excited at this moment.
In the science fiction genre, he lost miserably.
Starship Troopers' $300 million box office is less than half of Iron Man 1's, let alone compared to the combined $2 billion of the three Iron Man films.
He had initially thought that Daxu Culture on the other side would continue making science fiction films, which put him in a very passive position.
But I never expected that our competitor would make a horror movie.
"Hahaha, this is utterly absurd. Why not make a proper sci-fi film instead of this kind of small-scale movie?"
I initially thought this Great Xia man named Xu Lu would be an obstacle on my path to science fiction, but now it seems he isn't at all.
John thought about it with a relaxed air.
In his view, horror films have no future. On the one hand, their audience is much smaller than that of science fiction films, and on the other hand, their popularity is difficult to maintain for a long time.
And most importantly, horror movies are rated much higher.
To create a terrifying atmosphere, the film must be filled with scenes of bloodshed and violence.
However, this further shrinks the audience that can watch it.
However, if the atmosphere of terror isn't fully realized, the audience may indeed increase, but the horror/thriller film will be meaningless in name only.
So this is really a dilemma.
As a director, it's generally difficult to let go and film something that's restricted in many ways, so it's naturally difficult to film it well.
Thinking about this, John became restless:
"Perfect timing, while they're making a horror movie, I'll go and make a sci-fi movie."
This time, no one is competing with me; I'm sure I can reclaim my glory in the science fiction genre!
...
Time flies.
Regardless of what others say, the progress of the 'Mr. Vampire' film crew is steadily advancing.
For a time traveler with a complete template in his mind, Xu Lu's speed in filming a movie is astonishing.
Of course, the crew members might not feel this, because everyone is used to Director Xu's fast pace.
But if someone from another film crew were to see this scene, they would definitely be so surprised their jaws would drop.
However, for Xu Lu himself, this state is normal.
On the one hand, his own directing skills are proficient, which allows him to be a director almost perfectly.
On the other hand, because there is a template, there is no need to shoot those extra shots.
This way, during editing, very few long stretches of scenes are cut.
If it were a film directed by another director, it might be cut from five hours of footage into two hours.
But for Director Xu, all he needs to do is cut the two and a half hours down to two hours.
In other words, when people make a film, they need to shoot at least five hours of footage.
On his side, it only takes half the time.
So, in less than a month, filming for "Mr. Vampire" was completed.
Although there is still post-production work to be done, the people at Daxu Culture are already looking forward to the box office results.
Of course, Xu Lu, who is both the director and the second male lead, is not looking forward to box office success at this time.
Instead...
"I wonder what kind of system rewards this movie will bring me. I hope it's generous!"
Back at the villa, Xu Lu immediately opened the interface in his mind, and the system reward appeared:
[System Owner: Xu Lu]
[Film appearances: Mr. Vampire]
[Film Genre: Thriller/Horror]
Overall film rating: S
[Character Contribution Rating: S]
[Do you want to obtain the video-related skill 'Mastery of Minor Five Elements Spells'?]
[Note: You have three chances to change your skill selection for each video. Once a skill is abandoned, it cannot be selected again. Please use each chance carefully!]
[The system owner has achieved the 'Film Genre Innovation Achievement' during the filming of this movie and has been rewarded with '20 Years of Mana'. Do you wish to claim it immediately?]
Upon seeing the reward skill, Xu Lu's eyes lit up immediately; he hadn't expected it to be 'Spell Mastery'.
Although this skill has a prefix, it's unlikely that even if it were changed, a better skill wouldn't be available.
Thinking of this, he didn't hesitate at all and silently recited it in his heart:
"Draw a skill!"
The next instant, strange and wonderful knowledge began to be transmitted into his mind, which was about various spells, talismans, and incantations.
Xu Lu slowly absorbed the nutrients, and after a few minutes, he finally finished receiving them.
After opening his eyes, he didn't say a word, and his hand had already formed a spell gesture that appeared in his mind.
Fire Condensation!
The next moment... well, no strange phenomena appeared in the room, nor did flames rise as Xu Lu had imagined.
"Hahaha!"
Seeing this, Xu Lu, regaining his senses, gave an awkward laugh and looked at the extra rewards in the information panel.
He silently chanted, "Draw 20 years of magical power!"
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