Questionnaire - primary research

we decided to carry out a questionnaire using specific questions to find out about what the audience expect, what they enjoy and what we should focus on. this will help shape our final piece using the audience's views, as viewers opinions are the most important thing. we decided it was important to ask whether they were male or female, so we can see if there are any differences or patterns in what either gender prefer. The age categories were split so that we have the opinions of those unable to watch an 18+ film in a cinema seperate from those who can, so we can easily seperate the questionnaires when they come back. we also asked if the audience preferred 15+ or 18+ films, including those who are under 18, as often they can watch them when they come out on dvd, so may still prefer them. we wanted to know what sub genres are most enjoyed, as we will have to base our opening on a sub genre and this will influence our decision. it is also important to know what thriller films they have previously enjoyed, i will then analyse the openings of the top films so i can see for myself what they have enjoyed, and what is succesful about them. we then asked a question on what viewers find most important in thrillers, so we can see what we need to think about including. lastly, we asked whether they like credits in the opening, as some opening just start the film, and some build up into the beginning with an intro, this includes credits and some information about the film. personally, i prefer openings without credits, but the audiences views are most important.

Are you male or female?

Tick the age category that you fit in to –

15 – 17 □     18 – 25   □   26 – 35 □     36 - 45 □     46 – 55  □   55+ □

do you prefer 15+ or 18+ thriller films usually, if you are under 18 you may still vote for 18+

15+  □

18+  □

What type of sub genre within thrillers do you enjoy? Tick as many as apply

Action- thriller □

Western-thriller □

Crime-thriller □

Film noir – thriller □

Religious thriller – such as Da Vinci code □

Gangster thriller □

Psychological thriller   □

Please tick the thriller films that you have really enjoyed from the list below – as many as apply

Jaws □

Paranormal activity □

The godfather □

Inception □

Pulp fiction □

The Dark Knight □

Psycho □

Se7en □

Die hard □

Memento □

Silence of the lambs □

What do you feel is very important in a thriller film? Rank from one to eight with one being least important and eight being most

A feeling of suspense □

Fast paced music □

A plot twist □

Action □

Gore □

Science  □

A sense of reality – not too farfetched □

A clever storyline  □

Do you like to see credits in the opening of the film?

Yes □

No □

Don’t mind □



we will give these questionnaires to people that fit our target audience and gain some feedback to shape our thoughts on our opening.