A way to get people to watch, maybe by christhecynic

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A way to get people to watch, maybe

POSTED BY: CHRISTHECYNIC
UPDATED: Saturday, October 8, 2005 10:05
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Saturday, October 8, 2005 9:01 AM

There are a lot of people I've met who I know would love the movie if they just went to see it. If I had the spare cash I'd buy them tickets so they could go see it for free, provided they promised to see it again if they liked it.

I think it might work because people like free things (though they have a tendency not to trust things offered for free) and the fact they get to make the decision on whether or not to go back makes it that much more appealing. It’s almost like a challenge, and a lot of people can’t resist one of those.

Of course you need to know that the person actually will hold up their end. (And really go back if they like it.)

I’m sure a lot of people have thought of this, but has anyone tried it? If you have has it worked? And if it does work are there more people who would be willing to try it?

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Saturday, October 8, 2005 9:07 AM

STAKETHELURK

Good plan. Also helpful if you see people clearly trying to decide what movie to see while they're at the theater. Recommend Serenity to them and then offer to buy their tickets. Or, buy extra tickets to begin with and then hang around outside for a bit to see if you spot any of those people, then approach them with the free tickets. But yes, once people see it they love it. We just have to get them in there! Keep it up, browncoats! We seriously need those butts in the seats if we want sequels.

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Saturday, October 8, 2005 10:05 AM

JASONZZZ

So, here's the plan.

1. I saw in another thread someone made up Guerilla posters. (Edit: StarkTheLark sez: 11th Hour has them on her site: http://the11thhour.home.att.net/) Get that, print about 4 dozen copies.
2. Right now, go down to the local theatre that's showing it, go around to all of the eateries and paste up 1 or 2 of these things outside each of them.
3. Go to the theatre and post some up near the booths, etc.
4. Buy a ticket for the show - maybe 1 or 2 for each showing if you've got the cash to spare - put it on credit card if you could.
5. Stand near the booth, and give away that ticket(s).
6. Keep station around the ticket booth and influence the people who appear to be trying to make a decision on what to watch.

Sunday night turn outs tend to be poor because people are settling in and getting ready for work the next day. TONIGHT is pretty much it for the weekend!!!

Go do this. Sitting here typing on the keyboard and wringing hands isn't going to do much... Go down to the theatres + restaurants and hangout and just "help" people out with their movie decision.

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