This questionnaire was constructed to allow me to gain a better understanding of the demographics of my target audience. I was able to identify the audiences expectations for thriller films and psychological thriller films through the use of qualitative and quantitative data responses which will influence the way that my media product will be constructed because I am aware of my target audiences needs.
2. Target Audience:Age As my film is classified as a '18' all above 18+ would watch my film but specifically my media product is targeted at mainly 18-24's as from a survey conducted I have found out that psychological thrillers are mostly viewed by 18-24's : This survey indicates that mostly 18-24's would watch thrillers and this fits the conventions of psychological thrillers as from my research I established that most thrillers are 18+ as of scenes of graphic violence e.t.c. So if my film was targeted at another age it would go against the conventions of psychological thrillers.
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4. Common Traits – Psychological Thrillers Suspense Intense excitement High level of anticipation Ultra-heightened expectation Anxiety Nerve-wrecking tension Source(s) used: http://www.filmsite.org/thrillerfilms.html
5. Traits of Psychological thrillers in my film Suspense: - Music used built up tension and suspense – supported by audience evaluation Suspense + Anxiety : Why Blake has a pen in his hand whilst he’s approaching the house.
6. Traits of Psychological Thrillers in my film cont. - Suspense + Anxiety : Why is he checking the time – What does this represent : Did Blake kill the owner of the house – If so then why ?
7. Distribution to audience My media product will not have a massive distribution amount as it will be independent so it ma not reach many people and may be released on DVD as it Is not a big budget release and wont receive much promotion. Therefore my media product will only reach to those of who are interested in Psychological thrillers who are my target audience.
