- The majority of people who watch thriller films are between 16-19 years old according to a questionnaire. The filmmakers feel their thriller opening fits this target audience well. - Horror is the most popular thriller subgenre, followed by Crime and Action. The filmmakers feel their opening fits into the Horror subgenre. - Research shows innocent people are the most popular type of victim in thrillers, allowing viewers to relate to the victim. The filmmakers' opening features an innocent victim.