Questionnaire

Media Studies: Pre-trailer Questionnaire

1.    What is your gender?

Male

Female

 This question was appropriate for noticing patterns in preference dependant on age and gender.

2.    How old are you?

12-18

19-25

26+

 

3.    What is your favourite genre of film?

 The answer of this question will change the results of the following questions dramatically.

4.    If you enjoy the horror genre, what is your favourite horror film? (If not, leave blank)

 If a film appears more than once, then a similar film would perform well.

5.    How often do you watch movies from the horror genre?

At least once a day	Once every few days	Once a week
Once a month	Rarely	Not at all

 How often could affect the likelihood of potential viewers choosing your film.

6.    Which of these places are you most likely to see a horror?

At home

The cinema

At a friend’s

 This relies on when they would see the movie, a cinema viewing would offer a different profit to a DVD viewing (home).

7.    What attracts you to a horror film?

 Key features should be included in the film.

8.    Can the actors of a film affect your desire to see it?

Yes

No

Sometimes

 Some people find that actors can attract or deter them, the potential audience's view should be noted.

9.    What sub-genre of horror do you enjoy the most?

Comedy	Torture	Psychological
Slasher	Natural	Splatter
Zombie	Other:

 Important to understand the sub-genre of film that should be aimed for.

10.           What about the sub-genre in Q9 appeals to you?

 What specifically is needed?

 

11.             Do any of the sub-genres deter you?

Comedy	Torture	Psychological
Slasher	Natural	Splatter
Zombie	Other:

 Understanding the genres that should be avoided.

12.             If any, what about the sub-genre(s) deters you?

 What specifically should be avoided?

13.             Most memorable horror movie moment:

   For the purpose of recreating something similar.

14.             Most disliked horror movie moment:

 

    Once again for understanding what should be avoided

15.             Can a film’s certificate affect your desire to see it?

Yes

No

 What certificate should be aimed for?

Other comments:

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