The document discusses target audiences for thriller films. It notes that the highest grossing thrillers are typically rated PG-13 in the US or 12 in the UK, indicating that teenagers are the largest demographic for the genre. However, these age ratings also allow adults to view the films, expanding the potential audience. The target audience for a new thriller film is identified as males between 12 to 18 years old, as statistics show this is a major cinema-going demographic for the genre.