Questionnaire
Hello! I’m Tiffany Roberts, a student from Sponne 6th form. I am studying A2 Media and am taking out this questionnaire to find out how to get the best results for my horror trailer, website and poster. As part of my research and planning, I need to compile, conduct and analyse the results of a questionnaire on audience consumption and gratifications derived from the horror genre.
I will ensure my questions allow enough scope for people to really explore and discuss both their viewing habits and the gratifications they derive from this genre of film.
If you feel that you cannot answer some of the questions, then feel free to leave them blank.
1) Are you male or female?
Male □ Female □
2) How old are you?
15-20 □ 21-25 □ 26-30 □ 31-40 □ 41-50 □ 60+ □
3) Where do you usually go to watch a horror film?
Cinema □ Home □ Friend’s house □
4) How often do you watch horror films?
Rarely □ Occasionally □ Often □ Frequently □
5) Here is a list of horror sub genres; circle any that you enjoy watching.
- Werewolf films
- Vampire films
- Urban Gothic
- Survival horror
- Zombie films
- Psychological horror
- Monster films
- Survival horror
- Splatter film
- Slasher film
- Comedy horror
- Supernatural
6) Name three of your favourite horror films?
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7) To question 6, why have you chosen these as your favourite?
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8) Also, from one of the films that you have chosen who would be your favourite character?
9) When your watching a horror film, do you prefer to be;
§ Shocked
§ Made to feel that you have to be on the edge of your seat
§ Covering your face because you are that scared
§ Upset
§ Disgusted
10) When you’re watching a horror film, do you prefer to see the killer or not?
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11) Name three of your worst horror films?
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12) What time of the day do you prefer to watch a horror film?
Morning □ Afternoon □ Evening □ Late at night □
13) How do you find out about different horror films?
Posters □ TV Adverts □ Magazines □ Websites □
14) In the film trailer, how much of the plot do you think should be shown?
As much as possible □As little as possible □ None at all □
15) What adds to the effect of tension in a horror film?
Suspense music □ Long silences □ Screaming □ Children’s laughter □ sharp high pitch sounds □
Low pitch grumbles and tremors □
16) What would attract you most to a horror poster?
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17) Would you like to be able to see the trailer on the website?
Yes □ No □
18) Should the website and poster follow the same colour scheme?
Yes □ No □
19) How long would you prefer the trailer to run for?
0-1 minutes □ 1-2 minutes □ 2-3 minutes □
3-4 minutes □ 5 minutes + □
20) How do you think the opening of the trailer should open?
Everyday life/present time □ Flashback/flash forward □ Action/murder □ dark shots □
Thank you!
Here is a questionnaire that I have asked the public. This questionnaire has asked different questions to see what they would prefer to have in a poster, website and trailer. From this questionnaire I will be able to use the answers and create the best media products that I can.
What the Coursework involves:
I am in a group of two which has it's advantages because we are both photography students, Jenny takes ICT as an A Level and we also love media.
We have been asked to construct three different media products and we all have to undertake the genre of horror. The three media products include:
- Trailer
- Website
- Poster
This choice of coursework will show our potential into being a media student and will expand out knowledge into the genre of horror which I am really excited about.
