We did a questionnaire to get an idea on what people thought about thrillers, this is an example of the questionnaire that we used:

Questionnaire:

(Please circle the answer that applies to you)

What is your favourite type of Thriller? 

-  Horror

-  Crime 

-  Terrorism

-  Mystery

Supernatural

Which Thriller opening do you think is best to draw the audience in?

-  Lots of action

-  A murder

- Little action

-  A mystery

• Other (please state) _________________

Which Thriller film opening do you think is most effective in terms of drawing an audience in?

• Seven
• -  Panic Room
• Children of Men
• 28 Days Late
• Saw

What do you find builds up suspense in a film?

• Lighting
• Music
• Sound
• Setting / Place
• Camera Angles

How much of the plot of a Thriller should be revealed in the opening sequence?

• A lot
• Some
• A little
• None

How do you think a Thriller should open?

• Present day
• Flash-forward
• Flash-back
• Everyday life
• Chase scene
• A murder / crime

Do you think dialogue is important in a Thriller?

• Yes
• No
• Unsure

Which element is most important in a Thriller?

• Acting
• Special Effects
• Costume/Props
• Setting

What do you like most about the Thriller genre?

• Confusion
• Suspense
• Mystery
• Good vs Evil / Heros vs Villains
• Compelling characters

Who is your favourite Thriller director?

• Martin Scorses
• Alfred Hitchcock
• Steven Spielberg
• David Fincher
• M. Night Shyamalan
• Quentin Tarrantino 

Thank you for participating

We asked 8 people to complete our questionnaire so that we could get a rough idea on peoples thoughts