My Horror Movie Premise - Cinemassacre

I've been planning to make an atmospheric horror film, for many years. For the time being, it's on indefinite hiatus (for now, I've been trying to get caught up with AVGN and the web videos). I might even make something different. But rather than waiting around, I figured, I'd love to tell you the story. Just Act 1, to avoid spoilers. So just sit back, relax, and let me tell you a story.
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[@MrMythos]

Make it, James!

[@peepnox7747]

Want a cookie 🍪

[@ditto4357]

I just started binging Mr Mythos videos two days ago. The internet is wild.

[@NostalgiNorden]

Yes but please use a real camera and actors this time.

[@cubedude8690]

Hm

[@kassachap]

Agreed

[@THE_JACOB]

I think you should make it a book, honestly. Much easier, much more freedom, and your level of descriptiveness makes me feel like I'm listening to an audiobook.

[@Whateveryousay7339]

Instead of a movie write a horror novel on this, people would flock to stores and apps to read it. After the popularity it could get picked up for a film adaptation. From what I've heard you talk about I'm invested in this story now and would love to see more original ideas like this.

[@WhereIsKyleGass15]

Literally "chasing the dragon" of your childhood is loveably on the nose and vintage Cinemassacre. Maybe perhaps a little inspired from the Dragon statue from James' own childhood?

[@tomkatt8274]

dragons are real. tehy have plenty of them on other planets

[@spugintrntl]

I was thinking the same thing. I might go back and re-watch the video he made about it. That was one of my favorites.

[@LuckeePenny]

muh dragon in muh dreams

[@bamboocarver]

Whether it ends up as a book or a movie, I'd like to see it.

[@Donnyf3841]

Or read it.

[@roketfingers]

Yea I love seeing books too

[@I.Am.L]

@@roketfingers I mean technically you do read with your eyeballs unless you read braille soooo I mean they ain't wrong. 😊

[@JoakimOtamaa]

How about both?

[@malevores]

@@I.Am.L what.

[@lukemaher2000]

Okay, this NEEDS to be made! Whether it's into a film or a novel or graphic novel, it needs to go beyond the pitching stages. It could have the potential to be all 3. Start it off as a novel or graphic novel, and later on you could adapt it into a film, like Clive Barker did with The Hellbound Heart when he adapted it into Hellraiser. We need to see more horror films with this level of emotion, instead of the studio horror movies where we hardly care about any of the characters.

[@alanredversangel]

Dante: I'm not even supposed to fight the dragon today....

[@chrisbfreelance]

James I just heard LJN are willing to fund your project.

[@metalband]

Bible games made enough profit after ur reviews

[@Bryan-Driscoll]

That would be the real Horror!’

[@kylehankins5988]

a deal with the devil

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

😂😂😂

[@shirubionicle]

And Uwe Boll is willing to direct.

[@rocket2uranus109]

It sounds like this is leading up to the “protagonist” actually being in on this whole charade, and that he’s going to sacrifice them to the dragon. That would be a great twist.

[@PetProjects2011]

This video makes me want James to create a podcast where he tells horror stories.

[@CeeJayThe13th]

That's what I've been thinking. Him just chilling on the couch and telling stories is a whole mood that I didn't even know I needed.

[@soverynnthebad8254]

Yoo not even kidding this is a fantastic idea, James I hope you see this! I know it’s really not your forte but it could even be a small video series when your not doing AVGN stuff or other videos like the video store. This would be one of the most enjoyable series of it were to come to fruition. I hope I speak for many other fans when I agree with this, and also I bet James would like writing these stories too! Man what a cool idea.

[@zachgray8280]

I never really thought about it but I would love a podcast with him and a few buddies. It doesn't need to be super formal I'd listen to them just drink and chat about games/movies honestly

[@joshinthesauce4636]

That sounds awesome

[@kylepace1680]

Over saturated creepypasta lineup already. Not saying I wouldn't like it, just saying it wouldn't make him enough to keep it going.

[@miguelthenyfan0363]

“If it can be written, or thought, it can be filmed” - Stanley Kubrick

[@TheRezro]

It isn't applicable to this case. Kubrick was talking about technical limitations, not practical.

[@nl3064]

Then again, Kubrick was also the guy who called Lord of the Rings "unfilmable".

[@TheRezro]

@@nl3064 At the time it was. Mostly due to absurd costs.

[@stagelinedpro]

@@nl3064 Kubrick courted the idea of adapting the book Perfume at one point, but he also deemed it unfilmable. But the movie got made decades later anyway.

[@patstaysuckafreeboss8006]

@@nl3064 Lord of the Rings is totally unfilmable unless they make it into a netflix style series that takes weeks to binge

[@LucasCAPS]

I can't help connecting this to _The dragon in my dreams_ .

[@Supertomiman]

Pretty cool idea. Kinda gives me some "Are You Afraid of the Dark?: The Tale of the Silver Sight" vibes. The name's a mouthfull but it's this old TV movie that has some similar themes.

[@dinospumoni5611]

Are You Afraid of the Dark? are the same vibes I got.

[@darktheories1758]

That and a hint of Riding the Bullet by Stephen King

[@7thHeaven9000]

Despite just being a premise, this was my favorite video you’ve put out in a while! I’d be incredibly excited if you made this!

[@LucasBradleylpbproductions6]

Now this is something I’d like to see... hopefully.

[@Tomversal]

@@djdndi Doesn't matter, it's James Rolfe

[@Tomversal]

@@djdndi (I did watch it, just making that comment)

[@Amorial1985]

I'm on board, I want to see this - hopefully James gets to make it in the near future.

[@DarknessPrevails]

I'm all for this. I'd love to know if there would be spirits/monsters of either the physical or hallucinatory variety. Or perhaps the group's descent into madness for the sake of reaching the dragon is the intangible antagonist. Hope this gets made into something!

[@strangeromeo9679]

Your content is amazing sir

[@twotamatos]

Idk if spirits n monsters would work maybe with the elf’s n fantasy buy having the Walt Disney brain in a jar thing under the park I think could work with this I think it could work really well

[@Woody-mu6hr]

Imagine seeing you here

[@joeleubanks221]

this guy james rolfe rules

[@catoprimeyt9624]

I think pinewood park would work as a title

[@marq2222]

Definitely

[@HShaud]

Just “Pinewood”

[@traashghost]

@@HShaud Just "Pine"

[@horsecorpse]

Just PP

[@CeaserMadrazo]

The theme of obsession bordering on madness is what makes this story a textbook "James Rolfe" story.

[@metalband]

Lol awesome

[@angelwolfouk8996]

And that park, boys and girls, was Action Park, NJ. With health and safety precautions so lax, complete with shoddy electrics and a water slide that did a full loop-the-loop, it's a wonder anyone survived. A prime setting for a story like this!

[@snorchill3170]

Take all the time you need James. I'd love to see this movie fully fledged and feature length

[@fernandobanda5734]

I sense a lot of "The Dragon in my Dreams" here. Awesome story, James. Hopefully you get to be satisfied with whatever this project turns out to be.

[@LucasCAPS]

That last line from Dante made me distrust him horribly.

[@neonsponge37]

The real horror is the likelyhood of never knowing what happens to Dante and the gang. 😅

[@rachelknightonline]

**Years later** "So, you have a scary movie idea for me?"

[@thetigerstreakchronicles8169]

"Yes sir, I do!"

[@giovannicambranes229]

Ryan?

[@giovannicambranes229]

Wouldn't it be hard to do?

[@JadedJester739]

@@giovannicambranes229 Nope. Super easy. Barely an inconvenience.

[@cinematicsterling6897]

Wow wow wow wow wow

[@MondoCool]

definitely needs to have an 80s aesthetic like it was shot on an old arri or something

[@danhall141]

Cliche.

[@drewwhitney7327]

I like this comment, bc one of the shortcomings of Stranger Things was the look of the cinematography. It looked like it was shot on a current digital camera, and not an 80s movie, despite the pitch-perfect title intro. It really pulled me away from the nostalgic feel they were trying so hard to achieve.

[@jamesbkr13]

And an 80s synth soundtrack

[@kejiri3593]

How about.... some vampire falls of a tower. And something happens

[@lennybrewster4673]

Agreed.

[@gigachad9016]

It’s hard to describe but James has a very profound understanding of the world. Every now and then he says something or does something that just sticks in my mind and gives me a lot to think about

[@skorn8112]

James you had my full attention describing this. I was hooked with the themes of nostalgia, and a carnival and the ride...and the ultimate sin is leaving me wanting more. This was phenomenal and I so want to see this come to fruition somehow you are an inspiration to myself and millions of others.

[@YamiVT]

You know, I think back to this premise pretty often. I'd be really excited to see it happen

[@JeanDeBouche]

Take your time James, i’d watch it if takes years.

[@edgarbanuelos6472]

Don't die before it happens.

[@LiberalSquared]

No, he'd have to have it done by 5:40.

[@soopafamicom]

'I'm itching so badly' me too mate...me too...

[@yaboijack67]

U from Australia or England because you said mate in your comment lol

[@sebione3576]

Chlamydia do be like that sometimes.

[@kelly00000111111]

They do make a cream for that type of thing bud

[@KetsubanSolo]

I've actually been developing a small video game involving a defunct park, except the theme is kind of the opposite: instead of older people nostalgic for the past and the fear of impending mortality, it's about younger people in denial of their impending adulthood and about the legacies that will remain past our time. Theme parks are honestly rich with concepts for stories and there aren't a whole lot of them, oddly enough.

[@sqeegie]

I love your passion and desire to make film and tell a fun story. The thing you saying about Not Buying Time, it hit me hard man. It is so true. Thank you for sharing!

[@umageddon]

No COVID in the story, PLEASE lol

[@anthonyweinersnose2583]

I second this.

[@timewave02012]

unless the whole movie is about it, I'd prefer movie-makers just pretend it never happened, which thankfully seems to be what they've been doing

[@anthonyweinersnose2583]

@@timewave02012 Please no movies about Covid. Such a droll time. Not worth talking about.

[@whosaidthat84]

@@anthonyweinersnose2583 I third this! We're on the verge of normalcy and nobody wants to be reminded of this.

[@TheVeyron623]

@@anthonyweinersnose2583 It also heavily dates the film. Not including any references at all to COVID ensures it retains some sort of timeless setting.

[@DannyDeVoid]

What makes James one of my idols is that he can make almost anything cinematic. I'm genuinely impressed at how far he can take commonplace activities such as playing a boardgame and give it the same plot beats that make any epic movie or show just as enticing to watch.

[@SoggyButtowski]

Please make it happen. I need this! You're so creative and inspiring to many aspiring artists in the field.

[@jamesoniris2647]

James, you have accidentally made a perfect title for the movie. Dante’s Inferno.

[@chongel]

whoosh that's perfect! almost too perfect....Oo

[@timewave02012]

I have a feeling the protagonist being named Dante isn't a coincidence.

[@the-engneer]

The problem with that is Dante's Inferno is already a well established story with multiple films based around it

[@troostan2776]

I could visualize this so easily in my head. I think you should totally try and write a book. You tell stories so well!

[@Dinofaustivoro]

This is a very clever take on the classic Dungeons & Dragons quest. The party, the hook, the dungeon, the dragon, but with a Stephen King setting and a slasher twist (probably the Monster is Dante himself). I really like it.

[@TylerKrasting]

I hear the Dragon in my Dreams inspirations

[@kevinsharpe9716]

As a fellow aspiring writer, I almost get teary-eyed whenever listening to these. He gets it. He really gets it. There’s a lot to consider when getting a project off the ground, and it often requires time, fearlessness, and just a pinch of crazy for taste, but when you do, it’s hard to top the feeling.

[@SUB1KOIRA]

There's definitely some Stephen King vibes in there, which only makes it 10 times better. I hope you get to make it, I'd love to see it! Loved the story so far.

[@jamesvaughn7477]

Sounds like some elements of IT in there, and definitely some influence from similar 80s horror fare. Sounds great! I hope you get to finish it. Can't wait to see it.

[@SofaCitySweetheart]

Part Goonies, part horror, part Dragon in my Dreams... sounds amazing! My thought would be to leave COVID out of it and try to do it as you originally envisioned (some of us don't want to remember the last year or so anyway). Looking forward to however this comes out!

[@BlueTelevisionGames]

So cool. I wanna know what happens next 😆. Thanks for sharing!

[@notarmani4804]

Sweet seeing you here.

[@internetuser8922]

I wanna make a SNES ROM hack that tells this story now, lol.

[@tronicgo8873]

I am happy that your still a fan of "ANGRY VIDEO GAME NEARD" BTG :)

[@gabrieljewett4042]

This is very Carnival of Souls meets Stephen King, I love the premise. If you dont end up making the film version, I would recommend writing it as a novel or published screenplay because the details are amazing.

[@Tomversal]

Honestly James, put AVGN on hold and do this! Another movie non-youtube related would be brilliant from you James

[@Emppu_T.]

This is epic. Heck, this could be a fairly budjeted series! Living the times of sequels and reboots this would be very well received.

[@Ek70R]

Bro, you say "just sit back and enjoy my story" and my day is so much better. Thank you for keep making videos. If you have a bad day there is always confort in knowing I can rewatch one of your nerd episodes, movies discussions and whatnot. You are amazing James, a beautiful human, a great artist and an inspiration. Take care.

[@Evaquiel]

This has a "IT" feel to it, but more realistic.

[@clearly_sunny]

This sounds like a GREAT idea! A horror film through Cinnessamcre’s lens is bound to be a classic.

[@Arkonu]

"Memory Lane" is perfect. Keep it.

[@danoid7998]

Im sure a go fund me would get this completely funded for you. Everyone loves your work. I guess at that point it would just be so time consuming.

[@Xarfax321]

Also, didn't that happen with the AVGN-movie?

[@plebisMaximus]

Time is always the one resource we work the hardest to get, but can never quite have enough of.

[@Terrtail]

@@85wastedyears Do you know him personally? Do you see him all day laying on the couch playing games all day and doing nothing?

[@jjboi6008]

Oh boy...

[@jongarfield6508]

@@85wastedyears somebody doesn't understand what "I have a family now" means

[@valenges3317]

If he can’t make this into a movie he should write it. I’d read that

[@t3hOutlaw]

I remember you talking about this with Stuttering Craig last year. Heres hoping you can get to do it!

[@RealNameDre]

In today's world where almost every movie has no original story, or it's just a remake of an older movie. A movie with a new and original story would be a blessing. 💯😀

[@dynamosaurusimperious2718]

Well this is a nice story.

[@TheLastTanker]

I would love to see this movie. I hope you're able to make it some day.

[@DripfedDread]

James I think you should do it. I remember years back on a KZbin video you mentioned this and I wanted you to make it. You’ve been one of my main influences for a decade now and I think even if you made this film low budget and fan dedicated, I think you should do it for you and your legacy

[@Equus21]

Sounds like some of the inspiration comes from "Dragon of my Dreams" :)

[@ingamevirus3043]

*Pinewood Park* staring: Neil Breen as Dante Tommy Wiseau as The Dragon Guest star: Rich Evans as dying mother

[@alek3530]

Just listening to the premise made me anxious enough to nervously scratch off part of my rubber phone case

[@trustymilkshake]

James’s microphone stand reminds me of the Predator’s target laser.

[@thegurch7313]

I love it... I haven’t watched the video but I love it already !!

[@piercenewman3747]

I could listen to James talk for hours

[@RTHbeto27]

I'm definitely hokeed in this story. And wow, never realized the "obsessed with the past" factor of AVGN and Board James but now that you said it it really seems like s core theme in those series

[@alexkfridges]

Sounds inspired by the dragon in [your] dreams. Love it!

[@masakiuma]

This sounds amazing. I love horror that is based in nostalgia.

[@beware_ofdogg]

James this is outstanding, I’m catching a lot of possible references, and I love the themes

[@JakeMcaulay]

I've been wanting you to make a horror movie for ages 🤘🤘🤘. It's kinda like you took your dragon in your dreams and turned it into a horror movie 😊.

[@skully3242]

This would be a movie I would love to watch.

[@kuatolives6190]

ferris wheel, bumper cars, lil’ mowden … the usual stuff

[@Omeganed0]

This sounds like a much better thought out version of a book I started writing. I guess it'd help if I knew the full details, but that intro was surprisingly hard hitting and heartfelt, so I'd play this straight. Or maybe there's some middle-ground with campiness enhancing the horror? I'm sure you'd be able to tackle that.

[@DJ_Mystic]

I _really_ hope this movie happens! It evokes similar emotions from me that the Candle Cove creepypasta or the Five Nights at Freddy's novels do. I really want to know what happens!

[@AnotherMovieStudio]

As someone who has been with you since 2008 and realized he wanted to make movies thanks to Cinemassacre 200, I’d love to see this movie get made. I’ll even help if I can! 😁

[@alexsilva28]

I think a cool twist would be that there is nothing paranormal going on and Dante just loses it and starts killing his friends.

[@JedielDaniel]

I wish Kickstarter had a "donate time" option, I'm sure people would give You as much as You need to make it happen. This movie deserve to be made far more than whatever is in cinemas right now.

[@DivineKnight_115]

James is such a creative and passionate person who deserves more recognition and a proper budget to make a big film…

[@NekoHime1994]

A part of me wonders if the area where the dragon is is like a portal to another world? Or simply once the characters arrive at the dragon they'll just find some other old decrepit animatronic and see that there was never anything to be afraid of. There's so many possibilities with the story and I want answers! Would totally support this project, hope you'll have time eventually to start it.

[@DTFLexX]

I'll gladly wait, James!!

[@stevezac_cptlpnshmnt]

Bro! This sounds amazing! Go for it! Its like a live-action creepypasta!

[@BzFlix]

I think this is a great story had me on edge I wanna know what happens next! if it became a film 100% would go see it

[@TAGMedia7]

James, you're almost like Dante, going through the gnome cave with lever in hand, deciding whether or not to turn left or right and see the dragon, the dragon in this case bring whether or not to push forward with the movie. Kickstart the movie. Turn that lever, and let's go see that dragon.

[@pawned79]

James, your older video of YOUR childhood dragon being demolished is one of the hardest cries I’ve ever had to a KZbin video. I like this movie pitch: feels like it’s working it’s way up to a horror version of the 80s D&D cartoon show meets The Shining. You’re a talented guy, James!

[@waderoberts3701]

I still want to see this.

[@konnorfoxworth9632]

Tbh, with a character named Dante & the Gnome Ride being this hellish ruin with a freaky dragon, I believe this is gonna be inspired by Divine Comedy.

[@theguyishere249]

I think games are the most complicated art form. But movies are really complicated as well. Also the film sounds amazing.

[@whitetrashjesus]

I feel like the ending is going to be them seeing the dragon and realizing it's just a cheap knock off like everything else in the park

[@maddockemerson4603]

Great premise! As for the title, I think I would go with something like *”Dante’s Carnival”* after the name of the main character and the broad similarity the story seems to have with _Inferno._

[@jackcapellini113]

@Maddoxk Emerson: Wow. That’s actually a very clever title!

[@allencales9271]

Instantly reminded me of a place I’ve been: Rock City gnome cave in Tennessee. I could imagine James’ movie idea taking place in a place like that

[@BiffHorrific]

James :I'm making a movie Me :take my money ⏩💷 James :I don't want money Me :⏪⏪⏪💷

[@Mantekilla22]

I was so invested in this! I wanted it to keep going

[@tims8864]

"Will your memories die with you, or will you die with your memories?," pretty much come off sounding like they mean the same thing, only worded backwards. Maybe something more like, "Will your memories die with you, or will you die because of your memories?"

[@Jick33]

Need more immediately. Love you, James!

[@brokenvhs7367]

This kind of reminds me of James old movie called “A Dragon in My Dreams” but way darker. It also has lots of creepypasta vibes, and I like it.

[@CrispysCollections]

James I love the idea so much, it’s so you! Also have been trying to pick up pieces from former places and experiences that never end up being the same such as universal without the back to the future ride. This would hit home!

[@Brandonian]

Just do it ✅ Just do it James, if you never do, you’ll never know.

[@KristinsCreations]

It's like The World's End meets The Descent and I'm 100% here for it

[@vgmastercleveland]

I for one would happily go without new AVGN for a while if a horror film were on the way!

[@KyleTaylorDesigns]

I'm getting IT mixed with FNAF vibes from what you've described so far.

[@T-Dawg75]

AVGN movie 2? Probably wouldn’t work well at all haha