Questionnaire into audience expectations of thrillers

This is the questionnaire I made to give to various people to find out audience expectations of thrillers.

Questionnaire on Conventions of Thrillers

1) What gender are you?

Female [ ] Male [ ]

2) How old are you?

15 – 20 [ ] 21 – 35 [ ] 35 – 50 [ ] Other [ ]

3) What is your favourite sub-genre of thriller?

Action Thriller [ ] Conspiracy Thriller [ ] Horror Thriller [ ]

Psychological Thriller [ ] Spy Thriller [ ] Political Thriller [ ]

4) Do you prefer to see a male or female lead role in a thriller?

Male [ ] Female [ ] Don’t mind [ ]

5) Do you think explosions, guns and violence is essential in a thriller?

Yes [ ] No [ ]

6) Would you prefer to see a thriller that has a complex and mind boggling plot?

Yes [ ] No [ ] Don’t mind [ ]

7) Do you have a favourite thriller film?

Yes [ ] No [ ]

8) If so, please name it below;

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9) Would you like to see a strong, independent female protagonist as the main character in a thriller?

Yes [ ] No [ ]

10) Do you think it is important to have special effects and lots of soundtrack and ominous sounds, in a thriller to make it good?

Yes [ ] No [ ]