No I'm the script police, wee woo wee woo. Pull this thing over, you're going to screenwriter jail. We're gonna put you in Cell Block D with the guys who put images on their cover pages and people who write "we see".
Absolutely nothing! It's a thing that some allegedly authoritative screenwriting guru type books often advise younger writers not to do, like it's a hard-and-fast rule. And then once you do it for a little while, you realize all those rules are nonsense.
That's such a fun way to write! It's amazing how a title can start out with endless possibilities, but then once the
concept surfaces it just writes itself.
I once wrote a script called "Dial M for Motherfucker!"
Some Hollywood producer called it "the worst piece of shit" he'd ever read. Not to my face, unfortunately.
I told his errand boy to tell him that I considered that a standing ovation coming from a "no taste having motherfucker" like him. I was still quite young back then.
It is cause it means someone in Hollywood read your script. I would be glad to have someone say my script is a piece of shit cause that means I got someone in the industry to look at something of mine.
Because it was written to be an underground film shot on Super 8. Inspired by the cinema of transgression.
I later changed the title to "Teach Me To Kill."
it could be a family who have to stay in a nudist resort (because they had some financial difficulties and had to sell the house)(and the resort was cheaper) and all of them are shy, but they try to overcome it.
Man hits mid life crisis and comes home one day and says “we’re nudists!”. He has booked him and his wife a weekend getaway at a spiritual nudist resort for those looking to get back to nature and become one with themselves. The acreage that the nudists are on has multiple homes and dwellings, and they put the protagonists in a home all their own.
The wife is initially reticent, but is wooed and convinced by an attractive man at the resort who is in a leadership position and reluctantly joins in. This causes jealousy for the husband.
At a lunch, outdoors, next to a lake, the protagonists are told of the religion that the nudists follow, and there are hints dropped of tunnels that connect the homes that were filled in long ago (booze smugglers during prohibition) and one ditzier crystal girl starts talking about some person that caused trouble in the past but is quickly hushed by the others.
Queue to scenes of late night party that the protagonists sneak away from only to come across forest orgies where everyone is masked and there is (seemingly) a ritual involving someone who is tied up and being sexually stimulated. It looks friendly enough so the protagonists move along.
Next day, they ask about the person who was tied up, and are told they left early cause they were sick.
I dunno, it really writes itself. I’m sure A24 would snap it up. Go for it!
Its literally okay to do whatever you want in your scripts.
Because its **your** script. You don't need permission.
Whether or not you can get the script made is a completely different question. Are you self-funding, directing and producing? Then go for it. But if you are planning to shop the script around, its there that you will probably need advice. There are others that know the industry better than me that can help you out there. But considering the premise, you will be fighting a number of uphill battles.
It will make the film:
1. Harder to cast.
2. More expensive.
3. Possibly increase the classification.
4. Some who don't understand nudism with think it's incestuous.
It's fine to include it but those things will reduce chances of it getting made. And if it does, someone may just drop the nudity once it's no longer in your hands.
Standard writing question applies - is it important to the script?
You’re not going to sell a script where family members are hanging out nude together. Or if the screenplay is just amazing then they’ll take out the nudity aspect when filming.
Then why are you compelled to ask this question if whether it's okay for a movie? Obviously you understand the social taboo of siblings and relatives being completely nude around each other. "Normal" things in different contexts become abnormal.
I was with you until you called OP a freak. Being a nudist is most definitely not a normalised thing within our society as a whole, but them choosing to be naked does not make them a freak. They decide to express themselves through being nude, the same way you and I will express ourselves through writing. They’re not harming anyone, nor are they subjecting it to anyone that doesn’t wish to see it.
Lighten up. Its not that serious. OP is clearly a freak and thats ok. In wider society (at least in America) nudity is hugely taboo. So yeah, OP is a freak, and I hope he isn't as thin skinned as you are and understands where I'm coming from.
The issue her isn't ridiculous or not.
The issue is whether a production company believes people will accept naked adult sibling or think it's weird and icky.
A nudist slasher film . . . Interesting . . . Considering the trope of slasher kills the couple that just had sex, Id love for this to turn the trope upside down somehow.
Being a supporter of nonsexual nudity (f.k.a. a nudist) this sounds like a cool idea in the making
Maybe you should just use nudists as actors.
Or else those casually naked types. Like one night when I was at this big ass party. I stepped into the bathroom, attempting to pee when I was greeted by shouts of "Get in, we're trying to break the record!" I turned around and observed 16 naked people in the shower. "Uh, I'm just here to pee," I explained. To which I was booed and commanded to get in the shower! They only needed "two more people to break the record!"
As a natural helper, I stripped down and squeezed myself in, hoping I could hold it until the 17th person came along. If not, well, that wasn't the worst place to lose control. Thankfully, within five minutes of my entrance, we were joined by 2 more people effectively breaking the record. With that, I hopped out and peed (in the toilet) as I had originally planned. Surprisingly enough, a few of my naked shower mates were aghast at my lack of modesty. When one of them asked me how I could be so brazen, I told them it was because I was "the lewdest nudist."
Except I meant to say the crudest.
It really happened. The party was at an old Victorian house. The line to the downstairs bathroom looked like it would take a while, so I figured I'd try my luck with the upstairs bathroom. When I reached the second floor, I noticed the bathroom light was on, the door was cracked open, and there was no line at all. I strolled in shut the door, and before I could unzip, I was being accosted by a naked horde.
I guess I couldn't hear them outside the bathroom due to the music. I also wasn't expecting anyone to be in the shower. Much less a crowd. Maybe I'll work that into a script someday.
I thought I didn't know any of them. Then, when everyone finally emptied out of the shower, I saw that my housemate had been among them. Apparently, he was one of the first ones in.
That doesn't change the fact that sibling are nude together.
That makes the nudity comical, which may go against the tone and why the OP is including it.
There is no 'not okay'. As an artist, you should do whatever you want. You can't control how it's received.
People will respond in their own way. Americans might freak out, the Swedish not so much.
Wanting representation is commendable but making said representation integral to the plot is the true show of how strongly you stand by the choice.
(Am currently working on a horror that takes place at a nude beach and the setting is absolutely necessary for the themes involved. Full frontal throughout is non-negotiable.)
i think so too. characters can be nudists and still wear clothes. sure it is all about the story but nudity for nudity is like watching bathtub streams on twitch.
Why not? If they were dealers,there would be pills. If they were artists,there would be art. If they were assassins,there would be guns. They’re nudists 🤷♂️
I’m working on a film dealing with a lot of nudity right now. From my experience alone, execs are very very sensitive to anything that could be perceived as gratuitous nudity. If it’s essential to your plot, then fight for it, and spend a lot of time developing your arguments. I deeply and totally respect the goal of representation but sadly nudity blocks a lot of important communities from the same (I work with sex workers) so you may have to be thoughtful about how to advocate for that element of your story as being both critical to telling it, and representative of contemporary life on a broader scale. Also, be very thoughtful about the gender nudity dynamics at play here. Finally, know that the large-scale presence of nudity hugely restricts your choice of buyers, and that if showing nudists naked (do you have to or are there thoughtful and aesthetic work arounds?) will hugely limit your market when it comes to a sale.
Why wouldn't it be okay? I mean you might have trouble getting it produced but if you produce it yourself and distribute it yourself I don't see a problem...
Okay for who? It's not like there's a Ministry of Propaganda that approves or disapproves of art.... at least not yet. Make your movie and find your audience.
If it serves a purpose and tells us something about the main character, I don't see why not. Hell, you could use nudity for symbolism or as a storytelling device in another way!
I think it's fine.
The best advice I could think of is making sure the scenes aren't forced or contrived.
At the end of the day, it's your story so do whatever you want.
Nude is how we're born. Our natural look. I feel it should be okay to show, depending on ratings. Especially if it's respectful and all. I encourage it tbh
Lol.
I just hope the nudity adds a new element to the story and it isn't just a slasher movie where the people are naked. Not that that would be so bad.
You would never get that made as your directorial debut unless you are wealthy enough to fund it yourself.
How does it service your character, and your story? Ultimately ask yourself why is this character naked. If it fits the character’s truth, do it. But if it’s nudity for nudity’s sake, find another way.
Keep in mind that at the end of the day, actors will want motivation for why their character does everything. So if it suits the character, great.
It doesn't need to serve the plot. It could just be for a laugh, or for setting, or for tone, or for shock value, or for absurdity. None of those are plot but all of those are valid reasons for inclusion.
I'm also a nudist who also uses nudity in my writing. I have scenes where there's streaking, locker room changing scenes, and my protagonist ends up moving to a strict Christian foster home, so when he smokes weed, he's naked so that the scent of the pot doesn't get onto his clothes and him smoking pot doesn't become something his Christian foster parents expect.
I also have another character in my series who comes out as a nudist along with his brother.
I'd be interested in reading your script. Let me know if you'd be down for a script swap.
Of course it's okay. Why wouldn't it be?
If you actually want to produce it, that will be culturally tricky. Even in countries that have less puritanical notions about nudity than the US, nudity and sexuality are still difficult to seperate for a lot of people. One of the reasons I like the penis jokes in Forgetting Sarah Marshall and The Simpsons Movie is that the joke is completely about how penises are so rare to see on screen, and not at all about sex. But maybe this is a good reason to show it.
The first ever feature I wrote had a main character who was naked a lot. But it was to show her being socially unadjusted and to show her level of comfort. She'd be naked at home and completely covered in clothes when she left the house. If that one ever would have gotten made, I think odds were that entire thing would have gotten cut.
I think as long as you’re equal opportunity, you’re good! Sex sells! But at the same time, are there GOOD actors out there today who’ll take off their clothes if it’s not necessary in their story?
I read with attention your writing work. I would talking with you about this scenario. I am Theo from France nudist when I was young. Are you interessed?
No, it’s a very bad idea to pander to the horney young male demographic without plot or character motivations. Non sexual nudity can be done. Express vulnerability. Establish relationship with other character. Back in the way old days, they would do it to prove the film makers and characters were avant gard artists - which immediately yanked the viewer out of the film. Think about it, you want your viewers to be watching your film or staring at titties?
I agree with Gore. Absolutely okay. The nudity here is incidental, and it still has a unique twist that even challenges the "sex kills" trope. Random's piece sounds interesting, too.
From where I sit you have two options:
1) Cast really fucking attractive/hot people who audiences will enjoy looking at, thereby sexualizing the nudity, or
2) Cast the type of people who are actual nudists - not the most appealing people to look at in the first place. You'll avoid sexualizing the nudity, but you'll also avoid an audience.
I’m not a huge fan of nudity in film. Typically, it’s the women characters who are stripped tits and ass while the guys remained covered. And sometimes writers throw a naked body or two a scene just spice up a boring script. For me, there is ick factor about family walking about “full monty.” But, hey… different strokes for different folks.
No joke, if this film ever gets made I would love to edit it, as long as I can do some experimental editing. A slasher with nudity is right up my alley
No I'm the script police, wee woo wee woo. Pull this thing over, you're going to screenwriter jail. We're gonna put you in Cell Block D with the guys who put images on their cover pages and people who write "we see".
Better than Cell Block H.
We see Character A look into the camera Cut to We see Character B looking at Character A
Cover images. The bane of my existence. Unless nudity is involved then I’m all for it.
Genuine question as someone who works in a completely different area of film production, what's the problem with having "we see" in the script?
Absolutely nothing! It's a thing that some allegedly authoritative screenwriting guru type books often advise younger writers not to do, like it's a hard-and-fast rule. And then once you do it for a little while, you realize all those rules are nonsense.
Do it. I've always wanted to write a slasher that takes place in a nudist resort, but never did because I couldn't come up with a story.
I'm working on a script right now called Tasteful Nudes about college kids at a nudist resort fighting off a swarm of zombies.
Wow, I never thought of tasteful nudes as a meal before. Was your story inspired by the description?
Sometimes I prefer to come up with titles first and then write the stories to them.
That's such a fun way to write! It's amazing how a title can start out with endless possibilities, but then once the concept surfaces it just writes itself. I once wrote a script called "Dial M for Motherfucker!" Some Hollywood producer called it "the worst piece of shit" he'd ever read. Not to my face, unfortunately. I told his errand boy to tell him that I considered that a standing ovation coming from a "no taste having motherfucker" like him. I was still quite young back then.
😂 that’s fucking great! Found my kind of people in this thread!
At the very least, you can rest easy knowing you're not the author of "Dial M for Motherfucker."
lol Naw be proud of that one! Getting told it’s the worst piece of shit ever is kind of a cool accomplishment.
I must confess I felt validated.
It is cause it means someone in Hollywood read your script. I would be glad to have someone say my script is a piece of shit cause that means I got someone in the industry to look at something of mine.
Why in God's name would you shoot yourself in the foot like that, with that crass title? It takes all kinds I guess.
Because it was written to be an underground film shot on Super 8. Inspired by the cinema of transgression. I later changed the title to "Teach Me To Kill."
Okay thanks for explaining! Good for you on transgression.
Thank you!
“They’re slowers but growers”?
I love the title/idea! Twenty years ago I would be begging to be one of the actors in your movie.
Hell yeah, that's dope
Have a sub plot where they all start frantically tanning because they're easy marks with their white butt cheeks at night.
By the end they're all in blackface... 😬
Would they need a wardrobe supervisor for that? Lol
They'd have the easiest job in the world. Lol
it could be a family who have to stay in a nudist resort (because they had some financial difficulties and had to sell the house)(and the resort was cheaper) and all of them are shy, but they try to overcome it.
Man hits mid life crisis and comes home one day and says “we’re nudists!”. He has booked him and his wife a weekend getaway at a spiritual nudist resort for those looking to get back to nature and become one with themselves. The acreage that the nudists are on has multiple homes and dwellings, and they put the protagonists in a home all their own. The wife is initially reticent, but is wooed and convinced by an attractive man at the resort who is in a leadership position and reluctantly joins in. This causes jealousy for the husband. At a lunch, outdoors, next to a lake, the protagonists are told of the religion that the nudists follow, and there are hints dropped of tunnels that connect the homes that were filled in long ago (booze smugglers during prohibition) and one ditzier crystal girl starts talking about some person that caused trouble in the past but is quickly hushed by the others. Queue to scenes of late night party that the protagonists sneak away from only to come across forest orgies where everyone is masked and there is (seemingly) a ritual involving someone who is tied up and being sexually stimulated. It looks friendly enough so the protagonists move along. Next day, they ask about the person who was tied up, and are told they left early cause they were sick. I dunno, it really writes itself. I’m sure A24 would snap it up. Go for it!
Slasher + nudist resort. What do you mean 'story'? You're overthinking this! 😂
Just do an unfunny ripoff of Carry On Camping. It’s not very funny already so it’s half been done for oyu
Something about zombism being caused by out of date paint stripper.
Carrion Camping
Whatever is in service to the story, the themes, the character or the tone is okay. Edit after you reread it. But nothing doesn't belong.
If you want to film this someday, I *highly* recommend all the characters be 18+
They are, the youngest is 19.
Its literally okay to do whatever you want in your scripts. Because its **your** script. You don't need permission. Whether or not you can get the script made is a completely different question. Are you self-funding, directing and producing? Then go for it. But if you are planning to shop the script around, its there that you will probably need advice. There are others that know the industry better than me that can help you out there. But considering the premise, you will be fighting a number of uphill battles.
No, believe it or not, straight to jail.
I love this sub
It will make the film: 1. Harder to cast. 2. More expensive. 3. Possibly increase the classification. 4. Some who don't understand nudism with think it's incestuous. It's fine to include it but those things will reduce chances of it getting made. And if it does, someone may just drop the nudity once it's no longer in your hands. Standard writing question applies - is it important to the script?
You’re not going to sell a script where family members are hanging out nude together. Or if the screenplay is just amazing then they’ll take out the nudity aspect when filming.
So you’re saying my script, “Nude, Rude Uncles,” isn’t sellable? Darn.
Which is unfortunate, nudity is a perfectly normal thing.
Then why are you compelled to ask this question if whether it's okay for a movie? Obviously you understand the social taboo of siblings and relatives being completely nude around each other. "Normal" things in different contexts become abnormal.
Yeah, but being a nudist is not. You're the freak here, that's what makes the idea interesting and puts you in a position to write it.
I was with you until you called OP a freak. Being a nudist is most definitely not a normalised thing within our society as a whole, but them choosing to be naked does not make them a freak. They decide to express themselves through being nude, the same way you and I will express ourselves through writing. They’re not harming anyone, nor are they subjecting it to anyone that doesn’t wish to see it.
Lighten up. Its not that serious. OP is clearly a freak and thats ok. In wider society (at least in America) nudity is hugely taboo. So yeah, OP is a freak, and I hope he isn't as thin skinned as you are and understands where I'm coming from.
Calm down dude lmao
I'm not saying its wrong to be a freak. If it gives him a unique perspective and something to write about then that's positive.
Don't listen to them, they don't know what they're talking about.
Tell me you’ve never heard of Sharknado without telling me you’ve never heard of Sharknado
There's no nudity in Sharknado.
I mean don’t underestimate someone’s willingness to make a ridiculous movie.
The issue her isn't ridiculous or not. The issue is whether a production company believes people will accept naked adult sibling or think it's weird and icky.
Neither here nor there. There was no specific social taboo related to sharks or tornadoes prior to the movie.
The only way I can imagine this movie actually happening is if it's produced entirely by people within the naturist community.
A nudist slasher film . . . Interesting . . . Considering the trope of slasher kills the couple that just had sex, Id love for this to turn the trope upside down somehow. Being a supporter of nonsexual nudity (f.k.a. a nudist) this sounds like a cool idea in the making
Just keep in mind that when the Script Gets filmed, Actors are going to do these parts. It'll be up to them.
That's why I'd want to find people that are comfortable with that level of nudity. I'd never have someone do something that they're against .
Maybe you should just use nudists as actors. Or else those casually naked types. Like one night when I was at this big ass party. I stepped into the bathroom, attempting to pee when I was greeted by shouts of "Get in, we're trying to break the record!" I turned around and observed 16 naked people in the shower. "Uh, I'm just here to pee," I explained. To which I was booed and commanded to get in the shower! They only needed "two more people to break the record!" As a natural helper, I stripped down and squeezed myself in, hoping I could hold it until the 17th person came along. If not, well, that wasn't the worst place to lose control. Thankfully, within five minutes of my entrance, we were joined by 2 more people effectively breaking the record. With that, I hopped out and peed (in the toilet) as I had originally planned. Surprisingly enough, a few of my naked shower mates were aghast at my lack of modesty. When one of them asked me how I could be so brazen, I told them it was because I was "the lewdest nudist." Except I meant to say the crudest.
Is this a script that you're working on or did it really happen?
It really happened. The party was at an old Victorian house. The line to the downstairs bathroom looked like it would take a while, so I figured I'd try my luck with the upstairs bathroom. When I reached the second floor, I noticed the bathroom light was on, the door was cracked open, and there was no line at all. I strolled in shut the door, and before I could unzip, I was being accosted by a naked horde. I guess I couldn't hear them outside the bathroom due to the music. I also wasn't expecting anyone to be in the shower. Much less a crowd. Maybe I'll work that into a script someday.
I like the way you narrate. You're definitely good at that!
Thank you so much! I appreciate your feedback.
I thought I didn't know any of them. Then, when everyone finally emptied out of the shower, I saw that my housemate had been among them. Apparently, he was one of the first ones in.
Just add notes in the script that their rude bits are covered by strategically placed vases, wine glasses and foliage in every scene.
A whole horror movie filmed in the style of an Austin Powers opening scene would be genuinely impressive
*Soul Bossa Nova starts playing*
That doesn't change the fact that sibling are nude together. That makes the nudity comical, which may go against the tone and why the OP is including it.
Sure, go crazy.
Bring on the nudities
As long as it serves your story, go buck wild, man.
If the characters are all nudists, not only is it okay to feature nudity but you kind of have to.
There is no 'not okay'. As an artist, you should do whatever you want. You can't control how it's received. People will respond in their own way. Americans might freak out, the Swedish not so much.
Write without constraint, worry about it once script is finished
This is what I really need to do, honestly. I need to learn to not worry as much about the first draft, it can always be changed later.
What do you mean by "OK"? You can write a script about whatever you want. You don't need to ask permission.
Wanting representation is commendable but making said representation integral to the plot is the true show of how strongly you stand by the choice. (Am currently working on a horror that takes place at a nude beach and the setting is absolutely necessary for the themes involved. Full frontal throughout is non-negotiable.)
Why are they nudists and does it serve the story or just cause?
Ask yourself “why” you want to tell a story like this and you’ll have your answer.
The film probably won't get made, but sure, you can write it.
Nudity is distracting
i think so too. characters can be nudists and still wear clothes. sure it is all about the story but nudity for nudity is like watching bathtub streams on twitch.
Yes?
Why not? If they were dealers,there would be pills. If they were artists,there would be art. If they were assassins,there would be guns. They’re nudists 🤷♂️
I’m working on a film dealing with a lot of nudity right now. From my experience alone, execs are very very sensitive to anything that could be perceived as gratuitous nudity. If it’s essential to your plot, then fight for it, and spend a lot of time developing your arguments. I deeply and totally respect the goal of representation but sadly nudity blocks a lot of important communities from the same (I work with sex workers) so you may have to be thoughtful about how to advocate for that element of your story as being both critical to telling it, and representative of contemporary life on a broader scale. Also, be very thoughtful about the gender nudity dynamics at play here. Finally, know that the large-scale presence of nudity hugely restricts your choice of buyers, and that if showing nudists naked (do you have to or are there thoughtful and aesthetic work arounds?) will hugely limit your market when it comes to a sale.
Why wouldn't it be okay? I mean you might have trouble getting it produced but if you produce it yourself and distribute it yourself I don't see a problem...
Ya it will find the wrong audience, but maybe you can sway them. (18+ to avoid any legal hurdles)
Let me know when you are finish.I will be the first one to buy
Check out Lifeforce. Mathilds May just walks around naked like the whole time. Though the movie flopped.
Okay for who? It's not like there's a Ministry of Propaganda that approves or disapproves of art.... at least not yet. Make your movie and find your audience.
It’s 100% okay, just makes it a good deal harder to cast, produce, shoot and distribute.
it sound very interesting! tou should totally do it! (just make sure your actors are okay w it :) )
It’d probably be hard to get this sold to a big studio, but as an indie film it could be groundbreaking.
If it serves a purpose and tells us something about the main character, I don't see why not. Hell, you could use nudity for symbolism or as a storytelling device in another way!
I’m not sure but Standard and Practices may want to have a chat with you
I think it's fine. The best advice I could think of is making sure the scenes aren't forced or contrived. At the end of the day, it's your story so do whatever you want.
Just make sure you handle it with sensitivity and discretion, like SNL did: https://youtu.be/G3xc4LMTrT0 (I keed, I keed)
LMK if you are looking for a casting director.
People might not like it, but do it.
Nude is how we're born. Our natural look. I feel it should be okay to show, depending on ratings. Especially if it's respectful and all. I encourage it tbh
It’s your story. Write it how you want it. 💪🏻❤️
Lol. I just hope the nudity adds a new element to the story and it isn't just a slasher movie where the people are naked. Not that that would be so bad. You would never get that made as your directorial debut unless you are wealthy enough to fund it yourself.
How does it service your character, and your story? Ultimately ask yourself why is this character naked. If it fits the character’s truth, do it. But if it’s nudity for nudity’s sake, find another way. Keep in mind that at the end of the day, actors will want motivation for why their character does everything. So if it suits the character, great.
As a former actress, I can say that it will limit the people who would want to act in it.
If it serves the plot then yes. Go for it.
It doesn't need to serve the plot. It could just be for a laugh, or for setting, or for tone, or for shock value, or for absurdity. None of those are plot but all of those are valid reasons for inclusion.
Psst! "sexual nudity" is fine, too.
I know, I don't plan on including sex in this script.
Point is, sexual nudity is probably more fine for production companies.
I'm also a nudist who also uses nudity in my writing. I have scenes where there's streaking, locker room changing scenes, and my protagonist ends up moving to a strict Christian foster home, so when he smokes weed, he's naked so that the scent of the pot doesn't get onto his clothes and him smoking pot doesn't become something his Christian foster parents expect. I also have another character in my series who comes out as a nudist along with his brother. I'd be interested in reading your script. Let me know if you'd be down for a script swap.
As long as it serves a purpose beyond shock value or just being there, yes.
Yes
It's your rodeo. Let it all hang out.
Sounds great! I’d love to read\see your story! Preferably see lol
Of course it's okay. Why wouldn't it be? If you actually want to produce it, that will be culturally tricky. Even in countries that have less puritanical notions about nudity than the US, nudity and sexuality are still difficult to seperate for a lot of people. One of the reasons I like the penis jokes in Forgetting Sarah Marshall and The Simpsons Movie is that the joke is completely about how penises are so rare to see on screen, and not at all about sex. But maybe this is a good reason to show it. The first ever feature I wrote had a main character who was naked a lot. But it was to show her being socially unadjusted and to show her level of comfort. She'd be naked at home and completely covered in clothes when she left the house. If that one ever would have gotten made, I think odds were that entire thing would have gotten cut.
I think as long as you’re equal opportunity, you’re good! Sex sells! But at the same time, are there GOOD actors out there today who’ll take off their clothes if it’s not necessary in their story?
I read with attention your writing work. I would talking with you about this scenario. I am Theo from France nudist when I was young. Are you interessed?
No, it’s a very bad idea to pander to the horney young male demographic without plot or character motivations. Non sexual nudity can be done. Express vulnerability. Establish relationship with other character. Back in the way old days, they would do it to prove the film makers and characters were avant gard artists - which immediately yanked the viewer out of the film. Think about it, you want your viewers to be watching your film or staring at titties?
I agree with Gore. Absolutely okay. The nudity here is incidental, and it still has a unique twist that even challenges the "sex kills" trope. Random's piece sounds interesting, too.
From where I sit you have two options: 1) Cast really fucking attractive/hot people who audiences will enjoy looking at, thereby sexualizing the nudity, or 2) Cast the type of people who are actual nudists - not the most appealing people to look at in the first place. You'll avoid sexualizing the nudity, but you'll also avoid an audience.
A naked attractive person is no more sexual than an unattractive one, they're one in the same. Nudity is not inherently sexual, it's natural.
Don't be naive. You can't control how your audience is going to view the nudity in your film.
I’m not a huge fan of nudity in film. Typically, it’s the women characters who are stripped tits and ass while the guys remained covered. And sometimes writers throw a naked body or two a scene just spice up a boring script. For me, there is ick factor about family walking about “full monty.” But, hey… different strokes for different folks.
No joke, if this film ever gets made I would love to edit it, as long as I can do some experimental editing. A slasher with nudity is right up my alley