The biggest difficulty in preparing for the filming of "Saw" was the props, including the site layout, various killing props, prosthetic limbs and blood plasma, which the Hong Kong props team had little contact with.
This time the props team was also selected from the United States, and they put a lot of effort into the disgusting bloody scenes.
Wu Changyun arrived almost at the same time as Ann-Margaret, accompanied by her personal assistant, agent, bodyguard, etc.
It was Wu Changyun's first time dealing with the other party, but fortunately he did not feel unhappy. After all, the other party was at the peak of his popularity, and it was only natural to consider all aspects of protective measures.
"This is the most famous actor I have ever seen."
Yuan Aijia was not afraid of being heard by the other party's translator, and said this to Wu Changyun not far away.
"I believe there are people who are willing to be killers for a reward of 100,000 yuan, and the cost of skin care for a popular actress in a year is far more than this figure, so it is not difficult to explain why the other party puts so much effort into security." Wu Changyun shrugged and said.
"Oh, my brain is worth much more than hers. Your logic is completely perverse."
"Don't bother me." Wu Changyun pushed Yuan Aijia away. He also felt a little uncomfortable with Ann-Margaret's behavior, but the other party had not touched his nerves yet.
Wu Changyun first checked the room used for filming and the props inside.
This was originally a large private residence. Prop master Lei tried his best to recreate the feeling that Wu Changyun wanted. The narrow and messy space was filled with all kinds of dangerous props.
Wu Changyun picked up the split-mouth mask on the table. The way this thing works is to tear the victim's mouth directly, creating the feeling on the screen that the head was torn in half on the spot.
"This thing looks good, but I should have told you it's best made of the same material as a bear trap."
Wu Changyun put down the silver prop in his hand. It looked too new. He wanted the more common material.
"This is for the safety of the actors. Old materials may easily scratch the skin, cause unnecessary infection, etc." Lai explained to Wu Changyun with gestures. He believed that he had considered every aspect very carefully.
"All right."
There was also a standing chair next to Wu Changyun. The function of this chair was to lock people on it, and then an electric drill would slowly pierce the victim's eyes.
It was originally like this, but there were difficulties in making the eyeball. It was not just about making an eyeball, but also about making it into a bloody mess when it was pierced.
Ley repositioned the drill to his temple, giving him more room to create.
As early as the budget stage, Wu Changyun locked down the production costs, because he knew that "Saw" cost 1.2 million US dollars and took 18 days to shoot in the early 21st century.
Wu Changyun plans to invest 1.3 million Hong Kong dollars to make this film, and it will take at least half a month.
At the same time, he has rented an abandoned factory in Prague, Czech Republic for renovation, and has obtained filming permits in some local public places. After all, if blood plasma is flying around for a long time, he might be convicted of disturbing social order or something like that.
The next day, work officially started.
The first scene was filmed in a public restroom in an abandoned hospital. As the restroom light was turned on, Wu Changyun sat in the corner and used his arms to block the glaring sunlight. Opposite him was a slightly irritable Stallone. Both of their feet were locked with an iron chain as thick as an arm, which was connected to the wall and was very short.
There is a dead body lying between the two people. It was supposed to be Jigsaw played by Marlon Brando. However, because the other party had not arrived yet and did not need to show his face for the time being, a substitute with a similar body shape was found.
The two exchanged identities and information, and this scene is the most classic in the series. According to the plot requirements, Stallone's character needs to reach into the unwashed toilet and grope for clues from a pile of filthy excrement.
The disgusting stuff inside is actually dye and heated plasticine, because plasticine has good viscosity and looks very similar to some dirty things.
This was the first time Wu Changyun acted in such a scene, and he felt that Stallone's reaction was still too stiff. He acted more like a tough guy grieving the loss of a loved one, rather than an ordinary person who was disgusted and nauseated.
"Stop." Wu Changyun waved to the crew, and Du Qifeng stopped filming. His position in the crew was deputy director.
The two simply stared at each other, the problem clearly evident.
"Maybe I should emphasize this to him again?" Du Qifeng asked.
Wu Changyun shook his head. Since they were Chinese, they naturally couldn't communicate in English. He had asked Stallone to play this role, in large part, for the subsequent Wrong Turn series.
Giving Stallone the role of the supporting photographer in "Saw" was completely a spur-of-the-moment ideal vision.
Seeing Wu Changyun's expression was still relaxed, Du Qifeng couldn't help but ask, "You seem very confident in him."
"No, I have no confidence in him at all."
To be honest, Stallone's movies gave Wu Changyun roughly the same impression: tough guy + machine guns, revolvers and Rambo sabers, nothing else.
"Then how can you act so calm?"
Wu Changyun leaned over to Du Qifeng's ear and told him the answer. After a while, the props team came in again with a foul smell.
Rye held a bag of brown feces-like substance in his hand and poured it directly into the toilet under Stallone's gaze.
Even Wu Changyun, who knew what this thing was, couldn't stand it, let alone Stallone who didn't know the truth. The pungent smell rushed directly into his nostrils.
Wu Changyong said to him in broken English: "This is a test for you."
Seeing Wu Changyun's serious expression, Stallone knew that this was against the rules. He had every reason to refuse this unreasonable filming, but he would also lose the movie because of it.
"Can you?"
Stallone looked embarrassed, looked at Du Qifeng behind the camera, raised his middle finger and said, "Yeah!"
Du Qifeng frowned helplessly. It was obvious that the other party misunderstood that this was his arrangement. Wu Changyun was laughing maliciously. It was obvious that the other party's current mood was very disgusted and helpless. This was the most real thing.
This was the first day of filming, and Ann-Margret, who came to watch, was truly stunned. She even retched on the set at one point.
Afterwards, she found Wu Changyun and said solemnly, "I will never cooperate with you in acting in that kind of scene."
"ok"
Wu Changyun spread his hands. He was not making a female revenge movie like "I Spit on Your Grave", so there would be no insulting plots.
"Also, I need to reconsider the contract. The filming environment here is terrible. It's even a dangerous building. I'm a little suspicious whether you deliberately arranged this place."
Wu Changyong wiped the wall with his hand, and the dust on it was all over his hand. He subconsciously blew it in the direction of Ann Margaret.
Ann-Margaret covered her mouth and nose with her hands, then turned and ran away.
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