The Unfriended Darkweb plot had a ton of potential, but ultimately failed to deliver. The thing that made this movie potentially terrifying was the reality aspect. The fact that there really is a dark web and there really are horrible people doing horrible things for their own entertainment makes the film idea particularly unnerving. One thing the film did very well to Capitalize on this was the use of real life web applications. Nothing quite takes you out of the story like hearing characters say "Let me search moogle." or "I need to check my FacePage." Using relatable real world technology creates a realism important for this type of film.
The producers were clearly trying to make Darkweb feel real and make it a "scary because it's true" type of movie, but it didn't work. An abundance of nonsense teamed with lazy writing destroyed the realism the first half tried so hard to create.
Spoilers ahead ...
The biggest issue with Unfriended Darkweb is not exclusive to this film but a problem for horror films in general. The problem is they are all the same. A group of people gets terrorized by someone or something and each one is picked off until they are all dead...the end. Knowing that their is a single formula and one possible outcome eliminates suspense for the audience.
Some films allow for a little more suspense as the typical 'everyone dies' ending is merely an assumption and not a guarantee. Darkweb, however, sets up a story with only one possible end. The fact that the evil at work in this story is an unseen secret society of master hackers who know everything about our characters and can track them wherever they go means that there is no possibility for escape. This is not Jason with a machete and maybe you can outrun him. This is an inevitable death for all of the characters involved. By making the end so clear cut and unavoidable the filmmakers have removed all suspense from the story, all mystery and any real interest in what happens next. It is less of a story and more of a televised execution.
While this film was not horrible like some Netflix horror fair, it just wasn't good. There were no real surprises and the attempts to create interesting turns often made little sense and were insulting to the intelligence of the audience. If you really want to watch Unfriended Darkweb, you would be better off to save your money and wait for it to hit TV or streaming. This one is not worth the price of admission.
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Greenlight pix Review. Legit or Scam?
Greenlight pix is a website which offers amateur screenwriters or those with ideas to pitch the opportunity to submit their series idea for review. It claims to be "the future of TV." The entertainment industry is extremely difficult to get into and aspiring creators are always looking for a way in. The offer of this website certainly catches the attention of those looking for success in TV, but is Greenlightpix legit?
If you do a google search of where to pitch a tv series idea or submit a script
you will find that opportunities are scarce. For screenwriters, most of what you will find are screenwriting contests which require payment of an entry fee. Amazon Studios offered free hosting of scripts submitted by anyone at any level, but they ended their unsolicited script and pitch program in 2018 leaving creators and writers with even less options for getting their ideas out there.
Greenlight pix has emerged as an option for those looking for a low risk option to get their pitch out there and seen and possibly picked up. Of course it would be great to have your idea become a hit TV series, but is it likely? Is this website going to launch you into fame and success as a producer on the next big series? Probably not. That's not to say that it is a bad option for pitching your idea, but it's important to be realistic and understand that there is a ton of competition out there and no matter the path you take, the numbers are not on your side. That said, If you are passionate about your project and want to give it a try, you should. If you are ready to submit your idea, let's review and see if Greenlight is right for you.
Greenlight pix review. What is it? How does it work?
First of all, this is not a website to submit TV scripts. This is completely pitch based. No script submission, just your description of your idea. for some screenwriters this is very challenging as they like their scripts to speak for themselves and find the description difficult. for others the pitch aspect is simple and allows them to explain the project with the passion of the creator. Either way, you have to be good at creating an engaging pitch. If readers are bored or confused by your pitch, they will not read your script or create a script for production based on your pitch. The nice thing about this website is that it is very simple. After registering with your email address you can quickly submit your pitch. once you join the community, you are able to submit ideas and rate other's submissions. This is the idea behind Greenlight pix, a community of people who can rate projects fro "Definitely wouldn't watch" to "Definitely would watch." Ideally you get enough high ratings to get the green light for a full treatment. If this happens, you receive $100 and the potential that your series could be developed and produced leading to a lot more money and your ticket to Hollywood. But before you get too excited, lets ask a few more questions.
Is Greenlight pix a scam?
Greenlight pix is not overtly a scam, and seems as though it has good intentions. It is a good option for those asking where to pitch a TV script idea. It does not cost you any money to join or pitch and does not have the typical earmarks of an internet scam promising you the world for a low fee. This does not mean, however, that no care should be taken to protect yourself and your work when using the site.
Other Considerations
The idea behind Greenlight pix is a good one, but it is problematic. Community voting is good, but the community is primarily made up of people trying to get their idea to TV, and quite frankly, they don't care about yours. Furthermore, the simplicity of signing up and using the site allows for a lot of very low quality submissions which will drive a lot of quality reviewers away. There are several "pitches" on the site that are simply copyright infringement pitching shows that already exist or that utilize established characters owned by others. Quality is definitely an issue which also makes it more difficult for those who work hard to get their ideas heard.
Overall
If you don't have money or connections to get your work to the right desk, Greenlight Pix is a good option to get your name and your work out there but don't expect too much. As it stands, it's a good idea that needs improvement. It's likely that in the future the service will change to weed out some of those taking up space with intellectual property theft and poor grammar while making it easier for talented creators to get there work seen. Keep an eye on this one.
If you do a google search of where to pitch a tv series idea or submit a script
you will find that opportunities are scarce. For screenwriters, most of what you will find are screenwriting contests which require payment of an entry fee. Amazon Studios offered free hosting of scripts submitted by anyone at any level, but they ended their unsolicited script and pitch program in 2018 leaving creators and writers with even less options for getting their ideas out there. Greenlight pix has emerged as an option for those looking for a low risk option to get their pitch out there and seen and possibly picked up. Of course it would be great to have your idea become a hit TV series, but is it likely? Is this website going to launch you into fame and success as a producer on the next big series? Probably not. That's not to say that it is a bad option for pitching your idea, but it's important to be realistic and understand that there is a ton of competition out there and no matter the path you take, the numbers are not on your side. That said, If you are passionate about your project and want to give it a try, you should. If you are ready to submit your idea, let's review and see if Greenlight is right for you.
Greenlight pix review. What is it? How does it work?
First of all, this is not a website to submit TV scripts. This is completely pitch based. No script submission, just your description of your idea. for some screenwriters this is very challenging as they like their scripts to speak for themselves and find the description difficult. for others the pitch aspect is simple and allows them to explain the project with the passion of the creator. Either way, you have to be good at creating an engaging pitch. If readers are bored or confused by your pitch, they will not read your script or create a script for production based on your pitch. The nice thing about this website is that it is very simple. After registering with your email address you can quickly submit your pitch. once you join the community, you are able to submit ideas and rate other's submissions. This is the idea behind Greenlight pix, a community of people who can rate projects fro "Definitely wouldn't watch" to "Definitely would watch." Ideally you get enough high ratings to get the green light for a full treatment. If this happens, you receive $100 and the potential that your series could be developed and produced leading to a lot more money and your ticket to Hollywood. But before you get too excited, lets ask a few more questions.
Is Greenlight pix a scam?
Greenlight pix is not overtly a scam, and seems as though it has good intentions. It is a good option for those asking where to pitch a TV script idea. It does not cost you any money to join or pitch and does not have the typical earmarks of an internet scam promising you the world for a low fee. This does not mean, however, that no care should be taken to protect yourself and your work when using the site.
Other Considerations
The idea behind Greenlight pix is a good one, but it is problematic. Community voting is good, but the community is primarily made up of people trying to get their idea to TV, and quite frankly, they don't care about yours. Furthermore, the simplicity of signing up and using the site allows for a lot of very low quality submissions which will drive a lot of quality reviewers away. There are several "pitches" on the site that are simply copyright infringement pitching shows that already exist or that utilize established characters owned by others. Quality is definitely an issue which also makes it more difficult for those who work hard to get their ideas heard.
Overall
If you don't have money or connections to get your work to the right desk, Greenlight Pix is a good option to get your name and your work out there but don't expect too much. As it stands, it's a good idea that needs improvement. It's likely that in the future the service will change to weed out some of those taking up space with intellectual property theft and poor grammar while making it easier for talented creators to get there work seen. Keep an eye on this one.
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