The document contains responses from various individuals to questions about their preferences for horror films. Most respondents indicated they enjoy suspense, shocks or jumps in horror films. Many preferred psychological horrors over violent horrors. Common favorite settings included abandoned buildings, forests, and mansions. Most thought 2-5 main characters should be introduced in the first two minutes and titles sequences should last 20-60 seconds.

1. Questionnaire

2. Gender: Male Age 18 Do you like horror films? Love them! What sort of things or events do you expect to happen in a horror? (what do you like? What do you dislike? Lots of jumps, suspense and mystery. What film Certificate do you usually watch? 18 What type on horrors do you enjoy? EG: physiological horrors or violence? Like them both, they are both amazing! How many main characters do you expect the film to reveal in the first two minutes? I'd say around 2 or 3. In your opinion, where would be your favourite set location for a horror film? A mansion! With a dark and scary atmosphere How long do you think is an appropriate time to sit through the titles? 30 seconds.

3. Gender: Male Age 17 Do you like horror films? Yeah, but I would prefer to watch them with a friend. What sort of things or events do you expect to happen in a horror? (what do you like? What do you dislike? Shocks and twists. What film Certificate do you usually watch? 15 What type on horrors do you enjoy? EG: physiological horrors or violence? Psychological How many main characters do you expect the film to reveal in the first two minutes? There is usually one main character, and maybe a second who is introduced later. In your opinion, where would be your favourite set location for a horror film? A small place, such as a village or forest. How long do you think is an appropriate time to sit through the titles? 20 seconds

4. Gender: Male Age 13 Do you like horror films? I don't mind them What sort of things or events do you expect to happen in a horror? (what do you like? What do you dislike?) I usually expect to see ghosts in horror films. What film Certificate do you usually watch? 12 What type on horrors do you enjoy? EG: physiological horrors or violence? I usually watch animated horrors. How many main characters do you expect the film to reveal in the first two minutes? Sometimes there is a whole family that the story is focused on. In your opinion, where would be your favourite set location for a horror film? In a family House. A haunted bedroom or something. How long do you think is an appropriate time to sit through the titles? A minute.

5. Gender: Male Age 15 Do you like horror films? I don't like them. What sort of things or events do you expect to happen in a horror? (What do you like, what do you dislike? These days I always see lots of computer effects, especially on things like zombies. I'm just not too fond on the atmosphere of a horror. What film Certificate do you usually watch? 15 What type on horrors do you enjoy? EG: physiological horrors or violence? I don't really enjoy any. How many main characters do you expect the film to reveal in the first two minutes? A few, I'd say up to 4. creates more potential in my opinion. In your opinion, where would be your favourite set location for a horror film? A deserted place of some kind. How long do you think is an appropriate time to sit through the titles? One Minute

6. Gender: Male Age 18 Do you like horror films? Yeah they are pretty entertaining. What sort of things or events do you expect to happen in a horror? (what do you like? What do you dislike?) Theres always at least one death in horror films, it has a massive impact on the audience, and reveals the potential evil that the villain has. What film Certificate do you usually watch? 18 What type on horrors do you enjoy? EG: physiological horrors or violence? Violence How many main characters do you expect the film to reveal in the first two minutes? Two. Typical story would be two friends wandering around in a place away from the majority of the population. In your opinion, where would be your favourite set location for a horror film? Deserted Town. Like Silent Hill! How long do you thin k is an appropriate time to sit through the titles? Two Minutes

7. Gender: Male Age 25 Do you like horror films? Of course. What sort of things or events do you expect to happen in a horror? (what do you like? What do you dislike? Lots of puzzles, great acting and a dark spooky atmosphere. What film Certificate do you usually watch? R What type on horrors do you enjoy? EG: physiological horrors or violence? Violence makes the story more interesting in my opinion. How many main characters do you expect the film to reveal in the first two minutes? Usually there are a few, three at the maximum. In your opinion, where would be your favourite set location for a horror film? I would prefer a horror which was set in a large area, perhaps the city. I find it works quite well for zombie films. How long do you think is an appropriate time to sit through the titles? A Minute.

8. Gender: Male Age 33 Do you like horror films? Yeah. What sort of things or events do you expect to happen in a horror? (what do you like? What do you dislike? Scary moments, an amazing scary villain. What film Certificate do you usually watch? 18 What type on horrors do you enjoy? EG: physiological horrors or violence? Violence included horrors. Mainly realism. How many main characters do you expect the film to reveal in the first two minutes? One or Two. In your opinion, where would be your favourite set location for a horror film? A rough area, or place known for its rough society. How long do you think is an appropriate time to sit through the titles? 30 seconds.

9. Gender: Male Age 38 Do you like horror films? Yes What sort of things or events do you expect to happen in a horror? (what do you like? What do you dislike? Good acting and realistic events. What film Certificate do you usually watch? 18 What type on horrors do you enjoy? EG: physiological horrors or violence? Realism horrors. How many main characters do you expect the film to reveal in the first two minutes? Five or Six. In your opinion, where would be your favourite set location for a horror film? A haunted area like an old mansion or warehouse. How long do you think is an appropriate time to sit through the titles? Around a minute maximum.

10. Gender: Male Age 29 Do you like horror films? Not really What sort of things or events do you expect to happen in a horror? (what do you like? What do you dislike? I dislike all the violence, horrors seem to depress me. What film Certificate do you usually watch? 15 or 18 What type on horrors do you enjoy? EG: physiological horrors or violence? None. How many main characters do you expect the film to reveal in the first two minutes? I guess like two. In your opinion, where would be your favourite set location for a horror film? A small room. How long do you think is an appropriate time to sit through the titles? 20 seconds.

11. Gender: Male Age 21 Do you like horror films? Yes What sort of things or events do you expect to happen in a horror? (what do you like? What do you dislike? Shocks, well presented characters. What film Certificate do you usually watch? 15 or 18 What type on horrors do you enjoy? EG: psychological horrors or violence? Violence contained How many main characters do you expect the film to reveal in the first two minutes? Three or four. In your opinion, where would be your favourite set location for a horror film? A graveyard or symmet ry How long do you think is an appropriate time to sit through the titles? 30 seconds.

12. Gender: Female Age 15 Do you like horror films? Yes What sort of things or events do you expect to happen in a horror? (what do you like? What do you dislike? Scary moments and characters What film Certificate do you usually watch? 15 What type on horrors do you enjoy? EG: psychological horrors or violence? Scary moments, when you don't know whats going to jump out at you. How many main characters do you expect the film to reveal in the first two minutes? Five or Six. In your opinion, where would be your favourite set location for a horror film? Alarge building with lots of hallways. How long do you think is an appropriate time to sit through the titles? 30 seconds.

13. Gender: Female Age 17 Do you like horror films? no What sort of things or events do you expect to happen in a horror? (what do you like? What do you dislike? The appearance of the characters, and the story. They don't interest me What film Certificate do you usually watch? 15 or 18 What type on horrors do you enjoy? EG: psychological horrors or violence? If I had to pick one, it would be psychological. How many main characters do you expect the film to reveal in the first two minutes? Three or four. In your opinion, where would be your favourite set location for a horror film? A forest. How long do you think is an appropriate time to sit through the titles? One minute.

14. Gender: Female Age 19 Do you like horror films? Yeah they are always great fun to watch. What sort of things or events do you expect to happen in a horror? (what do you like? What do you dislike? Lots of suspense, with a dark and scary atmosphere. What film Certificate do you usually watch? R What type on horrors do you enjoy? EG: psychological horrors or violence? I prefer Psychological, however don't mind a little of violence. How many main characters do you expect the film to reveal in the first two minutes? I'd say around 3 to 5. In your opinion, where would be your favourite set location for a horror film? A deserted place, perhaps an old building or something. How long do you think is an appropriate time to sit through the titles? 40 seconds.

15. Gender: Female Age 20 Do you like horror films? Yes. What sort of things or events do you expect to happen in a horror? (what do you like? What do you dislike? A Killing/death, also I love the rush you get when you see a jump. What film Certificate do you usually watch? R What type on horrors do you enjoy? EG: psychological horrors or violence? Violence How many main characters do you expect the film to reveal in the first two minutes? One or Two. In your opinion, where would be your favourite set location for a horror film? An old mansion. How long do you think is an appropriate time to sit through the titles? 30 seconds.

16. Interviewee 5 Gender: Female Age 16 Do you like horror films? Not my favourite of genres. What sort of things or events do you expect to happen in a horror? What do you like? What do you dislike? Scary moments, like jumps. Lots of make-up and costumes. What film Certificate do you usually watch? R What type on horrors do you enjoy? EG: psychological horrors or violence? Psychological How many main characters do you expect the film to reveal in the first two minutes? Sometime there are quite a few, ranging up to around 7 or 8, but sometimes the story focuses on one or a few characters. In your opinion, where would be your favourite set location for a horror film? Some place far from the majority of the population, like a forest.

17. Gender: Female Age 45 Do you like horror films? Yes. What sort of things or events do you expect to happen in a horror? What do you like? What do you dislike? A twist and the unexpected. What film Certificate do you usually watch? 15 or 18 What type on horrors do you enjoy? EG: psychological horrors or violence? Psychological How many main characters do you expect the film to reveal in the first two minutes? Between 2 and 4. In your opinion, where would be your favourite set location for a horror film? A house. How long do you think is an appropriate time to sit through the titles? No more than three minutes.

18. Gender: Female Age 37 Do you like horror films? Yes. What sort of things or events do you expect to happen in a horror? What do you like? What do you dislike? Good acting and atmosphere What film Certificate do you usually watch? 18 What type on horrors do you enjoy? EG: psychological horrors or violence? Psychological How many main characters do you expect the film to reveal in the first two minutes? 1 or two. In your opinion, where would be your favourite set location for a horror film? A garage. How long do you think is an appropriate time to sit through the titles? Two Minutes.

19. Gender: Female Age 27 Do you like horror films? They are ok. What sort of things or events do you expect to happen in a horror? What do you like? What do you dislike? The story can sometimes lack meaning and point. What film Certificate do you usually watch? 15 What type on horrors do you enjoy? EG: psychological horrors or violence? Psychological or animation cartoons. How many main characters do you expect the film to reveal in the first two minutes? Between 2 and 5. In your opinion, where would be your favourite set location for a horror film? In a forest. How long do you think is an appropriate time to sit through the titles? 30 seconds.

20. Gender: Female Age 23 Do you like horror films? Yes. What sort of things or events do you expect to happen in a horror? What do you like? What do you dislike? An adventure kind of horror, perhaps a group travelling down some old tunnels to reveal history. What film Certificate do you usually watch? 15 or 18 What type on horrors do you enjoy? EG: psychological horrors or violence? I don't mind. How many main characters do you expect the film to reveal in the first two minutes? 1 or 2. In your opinion, where would be your favourite set location for a horror film? A secret location or tunnel. How long do you think is an appropriate time to sit through the titles? 45 seconds.

21. Gender: Female Age 34 Do you like horror films? Yeah What sort of things or events do you expect to happen in a horror? What do you like? What do you dislike? Violence and death What film Certificate do you usually watch? 18 What type on horrors do you enjoy? EG: psychological horrors or violence? Psychological and Violence How many main characters do you expect the film to reveal in the first two minutes? 3 or 4 In your opinion, where would be your favourite set location for a horror film? A house. How long do you think is an appropriate time to sit through the titles? 30 seconds.

22. Analysis and Results I asked 5 males from the ages of 12 – 18, 5 males from 18+, 5 females from the ages 12 – 18 and 5 females from 18+ with a grand total of 20 participants in the questionnaire. After evaluation the questionnaire, we came to the conclusion that the majority of people, male and female enjoy horror, films, with the titles being around 30 seconds in length and around 2 to 4 characters being introduced in the first two minutes. From this analysis we will be sure to take this crucial analysis into consideration when creating our film. We found some interesting opinions while interviewing people regarding locations and preferences on style of horror. We were surprised to see that the majority of people expect to see violence within a horror film. In addition the favourite location question, assisted us with ideas for locations and storyline for our film.