This document summarizes the responses to a questionnaire about thrillers from 18 students. It found that most respondents were female (89%) and between 15-18 years old (55%). The most popular thriller franchises were The Purge and Saw (24% each). Respondents were split on whether thrillers should include gore. Most felt the main character should be known initially (61%) and enjoyed cliffhangers (78%). The top elements in thrillers were plot twists (61%) and suspense (28%). Music was seen as the biggest suspense builder (33%). Horror and action thrillers were the most popular subgenres (39% each). Most felt thrillers should relate to real life (72