2. Mainstream Horror Films
• A mainstream film is a film which is
released and distributed though
theatre/cinema for a wide release.
Usually known as blockbuster films or
hollywood films.
• An example of a mainstream film would
be Sinister. It is mainstream because it
was released to the majority of the
world and distributed through
theatre/cinema.
• Its target audience would be people
who are interested in horror films which
include demonised spirits and also
horror films which are created using top
technology and well known actors.
3. Independent Films
• An independent film is a film that is
produced mostly or completely outside
of the major film studio system.
• An example of an independent film
horror films would be “Paranormal
Activity”. It is independent because it
was produced as an independent film
but recognised at a film festival where
it then made its way through theatres.
• Its target audiences would be people
who don’t mind watching a low
budgeted horror film however have an
interest in haunted house and
possessed spirits.
