Chapter 90: The Marketing
Chapter 88
The next day, we all gathered at Carly's house.
Carly, Freddie, Sam, Cher, Regina, Spencer, Laura, and I were spread out across the living room, still buzzing from the success of the premiere.
In my hands, I held a DVD.
"Alright, guys," I said with a grin, "let's see something funny."
I walked over and slid the disc into the DVD player.
The night before, I had handed the night-vision camera over to Pepper. She made sure it got to someone reliable—who knew how to edit it.
What we were about to watch was the final product: a highlight reel of the best—and worst—reactions from the premiere audience.
The video started with a grainy, night-vision shot of Cher and Regina whispering and laughing in their seats. Behind them, you could see Carly, Laura, and me sitting quietly, waiting for the movie to begin.
Then, the video cut sharply to the first scare.
Cher jolted in her seat and launched a handful of popcorn into the air, some of it raining down on her lap.
Another cut—this time Regina screamed, her hands flying up instinctively.