The person in the iron cage was wearing a tattered earth-colored robe, with some blood stains on his body and his face was covered in a mix of black, red, and purple.
He stood with his hands behind his back, lazily turned around, and drifted away.
The scene to be filmed next was the female lead disguised as a ghost to save the captured intelligence officer.
First, she used some shadow puppets to create the illusion of ghosts, confusing the guards and allowing her to sneak away with the intelligence officer.
But just as they were about to leave, they were caught again.
Then, the male lead, wearing a mask, appeared in a blaze of fire and explosions, fighting off the enemy soldiers single-handedly and rescuing the female lead and the intelligence officer.
Because of this, the staff on set thought that this "ghost" was one of the female lead's accomplices in pretending to be a ghost later.
The man in the iron cage murmured, "Who is this extra? Their makeup and acting are so realistic, and how did they drift away like that...they must have practiced for a long time.
They're bound to become famous."
Some extras work really hard these days, not only learning acting day and night, but also practicing various skills such as martial arts, dance, and singing.
They are more professional than some actors...
The set was quickly prepared, and with the director's call of "Action"...
Inside the prison, it was gloomy, and from time to time, the intelligence officer's screams of torture could be heard.
Suddenly, a cold wind blew, and the flames in the brazier turned green.
The director exclaimed, "The prop is well-made. The flames turned green, but I didn't notice any flaws. It's very eerie, and the effect is excellent!"
The head of the prop team standing next to him looked confused. This item was not in the budget. Who did this little rascal? They must be rewarded with a chicken leg!
The actor playing the leader of the enemy soldiers was interrogating the intelligence officer with extreme measures. Seeing that the intelligence officer still refused to confess, he ordered someone to bring the tongs.
"Put it in his mouth!" he said fiercely.
The young soldier holding the tongs approached the intelligence officer, ready to act.
Suddenly, a gust of wind blew, and the flames flickered and wavered.
The leader turned around abruptly and shouted, "Who is it?!"
No one answered.
He frowned and waved his hand. "Continue!"
However, just as the tongs were about to reach the intelligence officer, a disheveled female ghost suddenly appeared behind him.
She lifted her head, revealing one eye that stared straight at the actor playing the Japanese soldier.
It was too sudden and too realistic, with an eerie feeling permeating the air.
The Japanese soldier was so scared that he shook his hand, causing the tongs to clang onto the ground.
He backed away in terror, shouting, "Ghost...ghost!"
The head ghost looked over and frowned, saying, "What the heck! Where did the ghost come from? There are no ghosts in this world! Keep going!"
The Japanese soldier picked up the tongs, shaking in fear, when a white figure flew over the top of the prison cell!
This time, both the head ghost and the Japanese soldier saw it, with the head ghost also stepping back in shock and disbelief.
In the script, this was the heroine's illusion, created using the combination of light and shadow and puppetry, to produce a realistic effect.
However, the Japanese soldier was truly scared.
He had just seen the puppet used in the shadow play, which was an empty piece of clothing propped up with a headpiece, very fake.
That puppet would suddenly rise from the dimness with a sudden burst, something a real person could not achieve.
He had just been closed enough to see the female ghost's eye peeking out from the gap in her hair, and he was certain it wasn't a prop but a real person.
But where did the real female ghost come from?
The only real person to play the female ghost was the heroine, but she was still standing outside the set!
Even the actor playing the head ghost was frightened.
Although he wasn't a big shot, he had played this type of minor role countless times, walking through many films sets.
Being on set, he could naturally tell the difference between a person and a prop.
The person flying on the ceiling in front of him was not a prop but a real person!
Real people flying required wire work, and the wire work for this scene was outside the prison cell, not inside!
So how did this person get up there? "Run...run quickly!"
The two actors were pale, with the inexperienced Japanese soldier actor running as fast as he could.
The actor playing the head ghost had some professional ethics, with his steps faltering as he turned around to take another look.
It was at this point that Niki appeared, standing inside one of the prison cells with disheveled hair and red eyes...The head ghost was startled when he turned around and saw the heroine, screaming and falling over, running away with his tail between his legs.
The heroine immediately led the intelligence officer away, supporting him as they quickly ran outside, and the scene ended.
"Click! Excellent, very good! One take!"
Everyone applauded, it was brilliant, too brilliant!
They were all scared.
The director couldn't help but secretly admire the actors, wondering what had gotten into them today?
Their explosive power was very strong!
They acted very realistically! Susie also applauded vigorously.
The ghosts did very well! It was so good to watch!
"Get ready for the next scene!"
The next scene is set in a courtyard outside of a prison.
The crew is using a crane to film the scene from a panoramic view, and the director's team is outside the courtyard.
The prop team, set dresser, and location crew are repeatedly confirming the location and amount of gasoline being poured to ensure the safety of the lead actress.
The camera is positioned at a safe distance of one meter away from the actress when the flames ignite.
The crew members are busy clearing the area, wearing costumes as extras.
Colette, wearing a hat to hide her face, is staring at a location near the flames where a line has been drawn.
This line is where Niki is supposed to stand after rushing out and standing one meter away from it.
All distances have been measured.
Colette waits for her chance near the line, and finally, when no one is paying attention, she pours a bottle of "drink" onto a panel.
Later, this panel will be used as a barrier to protect Niki and ensure her safety.
Colette is nervous, and her palms are sweating, but luckily, no one notices her.
After finishing, she immediately leaves.
Little does she know; a female ghost is watching her every move from a distance.
The camera starts rolling, and the director confirms the actors' positions.
Upon hearing "one, two, three," the director yells, "Action!"
Colette quietly returns to her position outside the courtyard, hiding her excitement while keeping an eye on the set.
Soon, there are flames and explosions, and the lead actress is blown away in front of the flames.
Gasoline is used for the flames, and fireworks are used for the explosions.
The rest will be added in post-production with special effects.
The lead actress, who has just come out with the intelligence officer, is surrounded by the Japanese soldiers.
With guns in their hands, they fight back while retreating, and with the help of the main character's aura, they manage to kill 20-30 soldiers with a single gun, which makes the enemy angry enough to throw a bomb.
There is a loud explosion, and the flames burst into the air.
Niki's pupils’ contract, and she realizes that something is wrong with this fire.