Audience Research - Results

1. What is your favourite type of horror film?

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Number of people

The results above show that people are most entertained by Psychological horror films. As we can see, 6 out of the 10 people chosen psychological horror over slasher, thriller ands torture. This helps us, as we are producing a psychological horror trailer; knowing that people are most likely thrilled and excited by this type of subgenre.

2. What is your favourite setting of a horror film?

6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Number of People

The results above show that people are most entertained by Psychological horror films. As we can see, 6 out of the 10 people chosen psychological horror over slasher, thriller ands torture. This helps us, as we are producing a psychological horror trailer; knowing that people are most likely thrilled and excited by this type of subgenre.

3. What is your preferred antagonist of a horror film?

Other Humans Mythical Creatures Animals Vampires Zombies Ghosts 0 2 4 6

Series 1

This question involves asking the audience how they prefer as their antagonist. As we can see, the results show that ghosts and zombies are most popular and exciting towards the audience.

4. Please state the features in which you believe makes a good Horror film trailer.
Results; Camera shots & Music Camera shots & Darkness Lighting Music & Lighting Ghosts & Darkness Actors & Camera shots Actors & Music Actors & Credits Credits Monsters & Blood

5. Name your favourite horror film.

Results; Chernobyl Diaries Paranormal Activity Saw 2 Insidious Sinister Chernobyl Diaries Woman in Black The Ring The Exorcist Blair Witch Project

6. Please state the reasons why you have chosen this as your favourite horror film.
Results; Found footage Monsters Ghosts Camera shots and movements Music Lighting Sound effects Sub-genres Plotline Protagonist and Antagonist

7. What age group do you think is most suitable for a horror film?
Number of People

12-15 years old 16-18 years old 18+

8. Do you prefer the main character to be a male or female? Please state your reasons for this choice.
Number of People
6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Male Female Number of People

9. Please state the soundtracks, music or sound effects in which you think are suitable for a horror film?
Results; Slow non-diegetic Slow diegetic Fast and light non-diegetic Slow non-diegetic Screaming Slow non-diegetic No music or soundtracks Slow non-diegetic Fast diegetic Screaming

10. What kind of advertisements do you react to more than others?

4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0

People