According to audience research of 30 college students: - Horror thriller was the most popular genre, followed by psychological thriller. Crime thriller was the third most popular. - Most students were between 16-18 years old (93%). - The most popular character in crime thrillers was criminals (41%). Woods were the most common setting. - The most watched thriller film was Inception (38%). New York City was the most common film location. - Most students said they sometimes watch thriller films (66%). Thrillers overall received positive reviews and popularity.