This is the updated version of our questionnaire for our A2 media studies coursework on horror films.

1. Questionnaire
This questionnaire will be used to gather information on what our target audience are
interested in being included in our promotional package for our A2 media studies
coursework on horror films. We distributed 20 copies of this questionnaire to twenty
people that would fit the characteristics included in our target audience. From conducting
this questionnaire, we are hoping to achieve a wider appreciation for the conventions that
are included in existing media products so that we can improve upon our own.
1) What gender are you?
Male Female
2) How old are you?
15 - 17 18 – 20 21-23 24- 26 27+
3) A psychological horror is one which relies on the character’s fears and emotional
instability to build tension; the main character is usually a regular person who creates
the horror through their mental stability.
How often do you watch psychological horrors?
Never Weekly Monthly Yearly
4) What is it you like about these horrors?
5) How much money would you spend on a movie magazine?
£0-99p £1-1.99 £2-2.99 £3-3.99 £4-4.99 £5+
6) What features in a film trailer persuade you to watch the movie?
7) Do you prefer the main character to be male or female? Why?
8) What is your worst fear?
9) What are your top 3 favourite horror movies?

2. 10) Which of the following influences you most in deciding to watch a film?
Film Poster
Trailer
Magazine