Response to Screenplay

Ed Wood

As director of this movie I would choose to make it almost like a horror comedy. I think it has great potential to be creepy and funny. With characters such as Bela Lugosi and Vampira it is like behind the scenes of an old horror film. I would film this movie in black and white because it is set in 1952 and it would give it the old creepy feeling I'm going for.

I like the opening of the narrator in the coffin but I would make it seem more like Criswell is telling the story for example instead of saying "we are bringing you the full story of what happened..." he would say something more like "Let me tell you the full story of what happened..." Then when we entered into the story he was telling it would have a fuzzy sort of foggy quality at first to show that we were now in the story.

When reading the screenplay I got the idea that the movie would be broken up into short segments. The whole movie would consist of short scenes that end abruptly and cut into the next scene quickly. I think that way the movie would have a certain rhythm and would go alone with the story telling theme.

When casting the main character, Ed, I would find someone that can play a really spunky character, but can also have deep emotions. I would also stress that they act completely comfortable when they are dressed in women's clothing. As far as giving him a backstory I would just try to get the point across that he is a struggling director with a deep secret. He has ambition and drive and wont let anything stop him from doing what he wants.

As far as coaching Bela's character I would remind him that he is portraying a broken man. A has been actor that is addicted to drugs and doesn't have a lot of hope. Then when Ed takes interest in him he is reminded of the amazing actor he once was and is encouraged.

I think one of the more interesting parts of this story is that Ed is trying so hard to make these films that in the end don't end up very good at all. And yet you still find yourself cheering for him to succeed. He is an underdog and as the director I'd really like to show that.

Overall this is a story of friendship, over coming hardship, and being who you truly are portrayed in a strange and comedic way. I feel like it is suppose to be creepy and strange and to keep you rooting for the underdogs. You become attached to this odd assortment of characters that create poorly made films and can't seem to catch a break.