Questionnaire

Media

Please circle or answer the following questions

1)   How old are you? 28

2)   How would you define the thriller genre? The thriller genre could be defined in manner of dark and twisted characters, possibly seeking revenge and solving problems.

3)   What are the main aspects to a thriller genre?

Dark settings

Morally complex characters

Non-linear narrative

Death destructive

4)   What are the most effective techniques in thriller?

         Low key lighting               Jump cuts

        Others:

        Continuity editing

5)   Would you say that sound or the imagery is the most important when watching a thriller film and please explain?

Sound       Imagery   

6)   What would you say is the best thriller film?

Shutter Island

7)   If you could make a thriller film what would be the main techniques that you would chose to use?

Low key lighting

Jump cuts

Dark settings

8)   What are the main expected codes and conventions for a thriller film?

Use of enigma      Symbolism        Camera

9)   Do you prefer:

Linear     Non linear