Audience Research - Thriller Questionnaire

Thriller Questionnaire

1. What would you expect from a Hollywood made Thriller film? (eg, graphics, acting, settings)
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2. What would you expect from an independently made Thriller film? (eg, graphics, acting, settings)
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3. What type of settings and locations would you expect to see in Thriller films? Circle three.

Bright places, Dark places, Daytime, Night time, Forest, City, Beach, Apartments, Large house, Prison, Marsh, Parking lot, Abandoned house, Unused warehouse/factory, Aeroplane, Boat, Train, Car, Park, Desert, Castle, Suburbs, Rural area,

4. Which type of characters do you prefer in Thrillers? Tick one female and one male.

 Male: Hero from the beginning
 Male: Has person problems that are overcome in the film
 Male: Drawn into the situation unwillingly but grows to like it.
 Male: Caught in the situation and willingly helps.
 Male: Helps or works in the situation to protect family and friends
 Male: Distressed character in need to saving or help.

 Female: Hero from the beginning
 Female: Has person problems that are overcome in the film
 Female: Drawn into the situation unwillingly but grows to like it.
 Female: Caught in the situation and willingly helps.
 Female: Helps or works in the situation to protect family and friends
 Female: Distressed character in need to saving or help.

5. Which Thriller genre do you prefer most and why?

Genre…………….

Why……………………………………………………………………………………..

6. What is most memorable about Thriller films? Circle One

Settings, Characters/Actor, Graphics/CGI, Music/Soundtrack, Storyline, Genre, Other……………….