"Stupid Disciple" was scheduled for release on June 27th, and "The Demon Gun King" was due a day afterwards, on June 28th. The two films were only a day apart.
But the film market is an odd one; buzz determines the first impression of a movie. Whether good or bad, it's the initial attention that counts.
Apparently, the combo of Film King Monarch Shadow Montgomery, French Director Harold, and Monica Baldwin couldn't match up to the effects of a young, handsome rising star. After all, this was a time for the younger generation, so, in the eyes of industry insiders, "Stupid Disciple" was generally not favored.
Of course, a film's success is not just about screening rate, but also about the attendance rate.
Moreover, the attendance rate is basically the lifeline of the film.
More importantly, when it comes to the film market, such things were beyond Victor Chadwick's control. In short, it all depended on the strength of the film.
