3. ‘Table 5 UK independent films released in the UK
and Republic of Ireland by genre, 2015 (ranked by
gross box GENRE AND CLASSIFICATION office)’
(source: http://www.bfi.org.uk/sites/bfi.org.uk/files/downloads/bfi-
genre-and-classification-2016-06-30.pdf)
4. Table 1 Films released in the UK and Republic of
Ireland by genre, 2015 (ranked by gross box office)
(sources:
http://www.bfi.org.uk/sites/bfi.org.uk/files/downloads/bfi-genre-
and-classification-2016-06-30.pdf
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=taken3.htm)
7. ‘Table 2 Films with a significant above-average
audience in the 15-24 age group, 2015 top 20 films and
top UK films’
(source: http://www.bfi.org.uk/sites/bfi.org.uk/files/downloads/bfi-
statistical-yearbook-audiences-2015-2016-08-25.pdf)
8. ‘Table 11 Films with significant above-average DE audience
share, 2015 top 20 films and top UK films’
(source: http://www.bfi.org.uk/sites/bfi.org.uk/files/downloads/bfi-statistical-yearbook-
audiences-2015-2016-08-25.pdf
http://www.marketresearchworld.net/content/view/2918/78/)
9. ‘Table 9 Films with significant above-average C1
audience share, 2015 top 20 films and top UK
films’
(source: http://www.bfi.org.uk/sites/bfi.org.uk/files/downloads/bfi-statistical-yearbook-
audiences-2015-2016-08-25.pdf
http://www.marketresearchworld.net/content/view/2918/78/)
11. Summary
From this research, I have learnt that despite the thriller movies generating less
income in comparison to more widely-produced genres (i.e action), the audience
characteristics remain broad and varied. This is likely a result of the large
number of sub-genres (i.e psychological thriller/crime thriller), themes and
characters, with which different demographics will identify. In order to enable the
success of my film, I will therefore ensure that I am specifically targeting my
audience profile. This is due to the fact that audiences within the thriller genre
vary from film to film, and as a result are difficult to generalise. By targeting a
demographic, I will be able to tailor to their specific needs and thus generate as
much success as possible.
