Thriller film audience research

What I want to find out.....
1) The audience expectations of independent/mainstream film
2) If given the choice, what thriller film genre would you prefer to view and why?
3) If you saw a limping character, what would your perception of this person be like?
4) If at a certain location at night, how would you feel if on your own?
5) What attracts you to wanting to view a thriller film?

How I'm going to find out...
1) A written interview
2) Filmed interview
3) Questionnaire
4) Tape recording
5) A screening based around our thriller film idea
6) Mobile recording

What I expect to find out...
1) Peoples opinions on independent/mainstream films
2) Preference on thriller film genre
3) Opinions on viewing a limping character
4) Feelings/emotions on a certain location
5) What attraction thriller films have with people.

The results

I had decided to do tape recording however once i tried putting the recordings onto my blog, but i'm unable to, as videos and images are the only forms of media that can be put onto the blogs. As a result of this i am having to put the recordings into wording...
I had recorded 3 different people, all of which would fit into different age margins.
13+ Harry Jacobs (age 16)
21-40 James Keltie (age 32)
40+ Fiona Simmons (age 48)

Harry Jacob's responses to questions...
1) "I would expect to see moderate violence, weapons and car chases for mainstream films, however for independent films, i wouldn't expect anything to special such as explosions or car chases."
2) "Action, because they always have great storylines and renowned actors playing the roles of gangsters."
3) "It would depend on how they were dressed if they were dress poorly or living on the streets i would feel sorry for them whilst if the were in a suit i wouldn't think of them any different to me" 4) (Picture of dark alleyway shown) " I would feel uneasy, yet intimidated."
5) " I'm not sure, it's likely to have a great cast and a great storyline."

James Keltie's responses to questions...
1) "I would expect creepy, sinister figures in both mainstream and independent films, yet the problem is that the independent films won't have enough funding. Therefore the cast will lack experience and the film will lack special effects."
2) "Psychological as they have so many different contexts and different characters. I like putting myself in the shoes of the person solving the case, it's great fun trying to work out the case."
3) "I would feel lucky for what I've got"
4) (Picture of dark alleyway shown) " I would feel quite concerned and somewhat paranoid, continuously looking over my shoulder"
5) "Depending on what sort of thriller dictates whether or not I'll like it, but for instance in psychological thrillers I can think about the case and try and solve."

Fiona Simmons responses to questions...
1) "In a traditional thriller films, I would hope to see good acting, a puzzling plot which causes tension"
"I haven't watched any independent films before as they don't have enough publicity which is poor. If they were shown in cinemas i wouldn't mind watching them."
2) "I'm not to fussed. I enjoy Noir thrillers for there sinister settings and storylines however i don't mind watching any type of thriller."
3) "At my age I would certainly feel sorry for the person."
4) (Picture of dark alleyway shown)
"If i was there alone i would certainly have my handbag ready in such a creepy place. I would feel rather alone and vulnerable."
5) "I like how the film's suspense builds up, that's what makes a great thriller film."

Analysis

Overall I found out from the different the age groups that certain thriller films are suitable for a certain age groups. Of course my results are not conclusive as the survey was carried out by only 3 people.

From my results I can concur that the older viewers of thrillers, (those who were surveyed over the age of 21) prefer either Noir or psychological thrillers compared to the younger audience preference of action thrillers.
Question 1 was answered and the people predominatly said they preffered mainstream however they were open to the idea of watching an independent film.
All 3 people questioned said a similar answer. That being them saying that they would feel sorry for the person suffering from a limp.

the image shown to the people. It was shot off of Ber Street, behind Toni and Guy barbers' shop.