"Are you sure this isn't the real person?"
Tiger stared intently at "Zhu Laosan," played by Xiao He, his eyes wide open.
He had read the information and related news before coming, so he still remembered this kind of face.
But to everyone's surprise, the production team actually recreated it in such a realistic way!
Could it be AI face swapping?
Tiger glanced at the name next to him, then looked down and searched for Xiao He, and found a photo of Xiao He playing "Mu Ze".
Uh, this actor is so different from "Zhu Laosan"...
Tiger had already guessed what was going on, and shook his head with some regret.
It seems that Director Hou and his team did use AI face-swapping... It's a pity, it will definitely look very disjointed on the big screen.
AI technology is still not perfect, and filmmaking requires actors to express micro-expressions and blend themselves into the scene.
Anyone watching a group of talented actors showcasing their skills, and then suddenly seeing a half-real, half-artificial AI face, would feel pulled out of the scene and feel abrupt.
The previous one, which did the same thing, has already flopped completely.
It seems Director Hou is going to have a mishap this time...
Sitting in his seat, Tiger had already begun brainstorming titles for his next video.
【Director Hou's new film features AI face-swapping? It's a recipe for disaster!】
【The biggest mistake made by the production team of "Killing Life" was actually this?】
As Tiger Brother fell into deep thought, the theater lights went out, and "Killing Life" officially began to play!
...
"You old bastard, you're always making a ruckus first thing in the morning. I'm going to slaughter you!"
As Zhu Laosan spoke in his dialect, he picked up the neighbor's rooster, threw it to the ground, and without hesitation, chopped off the rooster's neck with his butcher knife, letting the blood splatter everywhere.
Old Zhu kicked him in the butt and roared, "Get the hell out of here! What if you scare the other guys with all that blood on your face?"
Zhu Laosan pursed his lips, said nothing, but stood up, picked up the rooster by its two legs with one hand, and walked slowly back to the slaughterhouse as if he were carrying some kind of garbage.
...
The film is 140 minutes long and begins by telling the story of the three Zhu brothers at their slaughterhouse. Then, the police discover clues during a crackdown on organized crime and begin investigating the three Zhu brothers.
The truth has already been revealed to the audience in the early stages, without any twists or turns, confirming that the three Zhu brothers are the bad guys. However, the later parts are equally exciting. With an omniscient perspective, the audience watches as the police gradually turn their attention to the three Zhu brothers, and also watches as the three Zhu brothers struggle helplessly like trapped beasts. An invisible confrontation runs through the entire movie, constantly keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.
Tiger Brother didn't take his eyes off the big screen the entire time, watching the whole plot very attentively.
Killing living beings...killing people!
The three Zhu brothers originally killed animals, but gradually they seemed to become animals themselves, starting to kill people with their knives to achieve their own goals.
The hostility in their eyes also changed with this shift, making the whole process terrifying to watch.
What impressed Tiger the most was the character of Zhu Laosan, played by Xiao He.
Perhaps because he hadn't held out much hope for the role from the start, Tiger Brother didn't have high expectations for it. But when Zhu Laosan appeared, he genuinely felt a urge to get goosebumps all over.
It's so similar! It's not something that AI face swapping can achieve. Moreover, the actor's temperament and acting skills are also quite convincing. Those cold eyes that became even more sinister after the murder are still enough to send chills down Tiger's spine when he thinks about them now.
"If Xiao He didn't look only in his early twenties, I would have suspected that he was the fugitive from back then," Tiger couldn't help but mutter.
Especially later, there is a scene where killing a chicken and killing a person echo each other.
After Zhu Laosan caught Wu Xiaohua, who had escaped to the door, he first threw her to the ground and humiliated her. Then he took a knife and slashed her neck, letting the blood splatter everywhere, only to be washed away by the heavy rain. Afterward, he slowly dragged Wu Xiaohua back to the slaughterhouse by her legs, leaving only a faint pool of red blood... This scene echoes the earlier scene of killing the chicken, creating a stark contrast. In fact, recalling the action of carrying the chicken at this moment is no different from carrying a person.
—Evil spirits roam the earth, and Heaven is blind.
Tiger couldn't help but get angry when he thought about how Zhu Laosan still managed to escape into the deep mountains and disappear without a trace.
That's it? Is that all? Is it really impossible to catch him?
Twenty years later, it remains an ironic tragedy that strikes right at the heart of the victims' families, leaving them not only angry but also with a touch of regret.
As the screen gradually dimmed and the credits slowly rolled out with the music, Tiger rubbed his sore eyes and took a deep breath.
Just as he was about to take out his phone to record his thoughts after watching the film, the screen in front of him lit up again—
Twenty years later...
Tiger opened his eyes wide and quickly sat up straight.
Wow, is the production team really that # Nоvеlight # brave? They actually dared to rewrite the final ending?
"A body was found in the basement of a bar in Shanghai's Haibin District early yesterday morning..."
A figure with slightly graying hair but still upright posture appeared in the narrow corridor along with the sound of a news broadcast.
Tiger recognized the figure as the task force leader played by Zhuo Jianhua, though more than twenty years had passed and he had gone from a strong middle-aged man to an old man.
"It is understood that the deceased was named Zhu Deshan, 45 years old, from Lu City, C Province. According to police investigation, he was one of the fugitives who committed the 'Rongtou Slaughterhouse Family Annihilation Case' 27 years ago..."
"Is it confirmed?" The team leader asked, pulling the person next to him, his voice trembling slightly.
Twenty-seven years have passed! Every time he thinks about this case, he can't sleep at night and constantly regrets his caution at the time, for not arresting the three Zhu brothers sooner, which led to the disappearance of the third Zhu brother. The case has thus become a regret in the hearts of many people.
Upon hearing the whereabouts of Zhu Laosan, the team leader was extremely excited.
"Teacher, please calm down." The police officer next to him quickly supported the team leader's arm.
"I'm fine, I'm fine—"
The team leader waved his hand, his steps steady and swift. He walked into the room and lifted the white sheet.
Sure enough, it was him.
The team leader took a deep breath and turned to the forensic doctor: "How has he been doing all these years?"
The forensic doctor said, "He was in very poor condition. He must have been doing manual labor all his life, eating irregularly. He was physically strong on the outside but weak on the inside. There were obvious abrasions and calluses on his shoulders, fingers, and other areas. The condition of his organs was also extremely poor. I also found a tumor in his stomach."
He paused, then continued, "It's malignant."
The team leader listened to the forensic doctor's words in silence, remaining silent for a long time.
Finally, the screen slowly dimmed, leaving only his weathered and heavy voice—
"That beast deserved to die!"
—Killing life!
The screen was filled with large, blood-red characters. The lights around the theater came on, and the sudden brightness woke people who were immersed in the story. As if waking from a dream, everyone blinked and began to whisper among themselves.
Only Tiger sat in his chair, his expression complicated.
Originally, before this post-credits scene, Tiger gave the movie an 8.7 out of 10.
With its suspenseful plot, intricately linked case details, smooth camera transitions, and outstanding performances from the actors, Tiger Brother cannot guarantee this film will be a box office hit due to its subject matter, but he can assure you that it will be one of the best crime films released in recent years!
But......
The director insisted on adding a superfluous ending by forcibly introducing a death scene for "Zhu Laosan," leaving the audience completely confused. This action can be said to have directly triggered Tiger's sensitive topic.
Director, come here, I have a question for you. Did you do this sudden dog poop? Look in my eyes!
