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marty lynn · 18 February 2007, 09:52

Was wondering if you have an idea like the one i was wondering about, The disappeared. Is it better to set it in America because of the size of their "small" towns as opposed to Eire. I mean they're small but usually have an expansive hinterland or usually massive woodland where say ppl could "disappear". Maybe not just set in the U.S but you get what i mean, i hope, thanks.

Devin · 19 February 2007, 10:02

Eastern Europe seems to be a favourite location for horror films lately (although the tradition goes back to Dracula).

It's an interesting question - choosing the setting for the story is a big decision: It has to be appropriate to the story you want to tell, but at the same time offer a market for the completed film AND be shootable on the kind of budget you're targeting. So, for example, a horror film about zombies running amok in Monte Carlo might not be a great choice of setting.

Jason Butler · 19 February 2007, 14:28

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zombies running amok in Monte Carlo

Sounds great actually.

LNM Film Commission · 19 February 2007, 14:42

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Sounds great actually.

It's given me another great idea.

Amish zombies (copyright!!!!)

Devin · 19 February 2007, 14:42

It does, doesn't it?

Problem is it's extremely expensive (and difficult) to shoot in Monte Carlo; the budget and potential market for a zombie movie wouldn't warrant it.

Also a Monegasque zombie flick would require very expensive costuming. Hordes of Armani- and Gucci-clad zombies... actually, sounds like Brown Thomas on a Saturday.

C.Jennings · 19 February 2007, 14:43

Then just to add more oomph.... set it around the Monaco F1 race........Ive always reckoned F1 cars would make great Zombie Killers!!

LNM Film Commission · 19 February 2007, 14:45

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Then just to add more oomph.... set it around the Monaco F1 race........Ive always reckoned F1 cars would make great Zombie Killers!!

Oh yeah.
There could be a cool A-team like DIY adaptation of the formula 1 cars to fit spinning blades et cetera

18 February 2007, 09:52	#1
marty lynn trying to be something Monaghan Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 264	settings Was wondering if you have an idea like the one i was wondering about, The disappeared. Is it better to set it in America because of the size of their "small" towns as opposed to Eire. I mean they're small but usually have an expansive hinterland or usually massive woodland where say ppl could "disappear". Maybe not just set in the U.S but you get what i mean, i hope, thanks. __________________ *"Are you sure these are real rasins in this plum duff!"*

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19 February 2007, 10:02	#2
Devin Writer-director Dublin City Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,193	Eastern Europe seems to be a favourite location for horror films lately (although the tradition goes back to Dracula). It's an interesting question - choosing the setting for the story is a big decision: It has to be appropriate to the story you want to tell, but at the same time offer a market for the completed film AND be shootable on the kind of budget you're targeting. So, for example, a horror film about zombies running amok in Monte Carlo might not be a great choice of setting.

19 February 2007, 14:42	#5
Devin Writer-director Dublin City Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,193	It does, doesn't it? Problem is it's extremely expensive (and difficult) to shoot in Monte Carlo; the budget and potential market for a zombie movie wouldn't warrant it. Also a Monegasque zombie flick would require very expensive costuming. Hordes of Armani- and Gucci-clad zombies... actually, sounds like Brown Thomas on a Saturday.

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