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Originally Posted by urgeok
i understand thinking this way - and it would work in an ideal world ..
but i think ... for a first major film (theatrical release hopefull) ... you need the big name to sell to the money boys ... and then you need to get any break you can to get the asses in the seats ...
i think - as a writer - if you already have a solid well profiled resume, then you can take the chance with the new blood..
remember that - sadly - it isnt the handful of rabid, knowledgeable horror fans that determine if a movie is a success or not .. its a few million teenagers - who at this point - support some pretty god damn bad films.
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Exactly, however frustrating that might be. Plus, it would certainly help your own visibility as a writer to have a big name associated with your script instead of a few hungry unknowns. Plus, as some have said, you never know, the guy just could pull it off brilliantly and then your name would really be out there.