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Venom The Last Dance Trailer - Reaction from a Storyteller!

Published 9 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

Hope you're having a great day! So I came across a trailer for Hellboy: The Crooked Man, and as a fan of both the comics and the previous films, I had some thoughts.

It's interesting that a film based on a well-known IP is being released without much fanfare, and seemingly on a much lower budget.

The thinking in Hollywood seems to be, "We'll take a try it and see approach."

I've seen comments online criticizing the trailer for its "fan film" look and the lack of a big name star in the lead, but that might not be a bad thing, IF:

  • The film presents a strong story based on the actual comic book.
  • The characters are relatable and well-written, with unique flaws and strengths.
  • The dialogue is as strong as the action.

When you don't have name recognition for your stars or director - in this case, the biggest name attached is the creator of the comic book, Mike Mignola - then your biggest asset will be your screenplay.

The structure, plot, characters, dialogue and action MUST BE so good that the audience simply won't care about star power.

​Check out my thoughts on picking the best story structure for your project here!

And to watch a video with my reaction to the Hellboy: The Crooked Man trailer - from a storytelling perspective - check out my latest video here!

Let me know your favorite or most used story structure, and if you ever tried other kinds!

Thank you, Reader, for reading. Here's wishing you an amazing week full of creativity and success! Stay creative!

Neil

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Neil Chase

Filmmaker, Writer and Story Consultant

Neil Chase is a story and writing coach, award-winning screenwriter, actor, and author of the horror-western novel, Iron Dogs. Neil believes that all writers have the potential to create great work. His passion is helping writers find their voice and develop their skills so that they can create stories that are both entertaining and meaningful. If you’re ready to take your writing to the next level, join the email list for writing tips and inspiration!

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