Mainstream horror films are distributed widely in movie theaters and by major studios like Hollywood, targeting middle class teenagers and adults with realistic and gory content that could happen in real life, often having multiple sequels like the Scream franchise. Independent horror films are standalone projects without sequels from independent production companies, like The Cabin in the Woods which targets middle class males ages 15-30 with its dark and sinister storyline.

1. Mainstream vs Independent horror films

2. What is a mainstream film?
• A mainstream film means films that are distributed to movie theatres which
give these films wide releases and attention.
• Mainstream films could be defined as Hollywood films because it is these
films which make up the majority of the most widely distributed films in the
world.
• An example of a mainstream horror film is Scream. It is mainstream because
it has had a lot of sequels, suggesting it’s very popular.
• Its target audience would be male and female teenagers and adults aged 15-35
years old in their middle class as it’s very realistic, gorey and could happen in
real life.

3. What is an independent film?
• An independent film means a film that stands on its own without a chance of
sequels or add ons.
• An example of independent films is The Cabin in theWoods. It is
independent because it stands alone as one film by one company.
• Its target audience would be 15-30 males in their middle class as it would
appeal to them since it’s aimed at them and because it’s quite dark and
sinister.