What is your favourite genre of film?
Out of 20 surveys, 8 people said that thriller was their favourite genre of film. Out of the 8 people, there was a mixture of ages, varying from 16-25, both genders. This tells us that thriller films can appeal to a wide variety of people. 2 people said that Rom-com was their favourite, this was from a male and a female. 2 people also said their favourite genre is horror, this was also from a male and female. 2 people also said that they prefer action films, this was also from a male and female.
What do you look for in an opening sequence of an opening sequence of a thriller?
There was varied answers for what people look for in an opening sequence.
- Mystery/Tension
- Shocking/Surprise
- Murder/Creepy happenings
- Dramatic Events
- Suspense building music
- Sequals about what is to come
- Questions presented
- Action
- Explosions/ Action
What thriller film that you have watched has had an impact on you and why?
The Strangers-
Batman Dark knight Rises-
Seven- Disturbing/interesting
The Pact- Extremely scary and psychotic. Entertaining with the right amount of suspense.
Paranormal Activity 3- Thrilling, Easily relatable
Sixth Sense- Very emotional and cunning
Taken- The main protagonist is powerful, meaning that the audience look up to him.
The shining- peaceful country rounds contrast the genre and the later events of the film
What specific element, when watching a thriller film, would make you feel tense?
If you wasn't engaged in the first five minutes of a thriller film, would you turn off?
How inclined are you to watch a thriller film over other genres, from 1-10?
Do you prefer to watch stereotypical thriller films, or ones that break the conventions, if so why?
Which location would you prefer a thriller film to be set?
do you prefer to see your own gender as a victim or the opposite? and why?
Circle your favourite thriller film out of the following?
BBFC-British Board of Film Classification
Highly expert and experienced regulator of the moving image.
The BBFC serves a social function in society which is to advise and protect viewers from moving images.
They provide public information tht empowers them (and parents) to make appropriate viewing decisions for themselves and those in their care.
They help to protect vulnerable viewers and society from the effects of viewing potentially harmful or unsuitable content while respecting adult freedom of choice.
Suitable for All
A 'U' should be suitable for audiences ages 4 yours and older. Positive moral framework and should offer reassuring plots with no violence, threat or horror.
Parental Guidance
General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A PG should not disturb a child however parents are advised to consider where the film may upset their child if they are more sensitive.
Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A PG should not disturb a child however parents are advised to consider where the film may upset their child if they are more sensitive.
Suitable for 12 years and over
Exactly the same criteria are used to classify works at ‘12A’ and ‘12’. These categories are awarded where the material is suitable, in general, only for those aged 12 and over. Works classified at these categories may upset children under 12 or contain material which many parents will find unsuitable for them.
The ‘12A’ category exists only for cinema films. No one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult, and films classified ‘12A’ are not recommended for a child below 12. An adult may take a younger child if, in their judgement, the film is suitable for that particular child. In such circumstances, responsibility for allowing a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying adult.
The ‘12’ category exists only for video works. No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated video work.
Suitable only for 15 years or over
No-one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video work.
Suitable only for adults
No-one younger than 18 may see an ‘18’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 18 may rent or buy an ‘18’ rated video work.
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