I have conducted a questionnaire, aimed at my audience, in regards to what they'd expect to see in a Horror teaser trailer. I am going to ensure that the people who I ask to complete this have seen a variety of different horror films, and are therefore comfortable with what this genre requires. I will ask them if they've previously seen films such as 'The Conjuring', 'Orphan', 'Sinister' or 'Paranormal Activity'.
Within this primary research, the information which I gather I am going to incorporate amongst the conventions of existing teaser trailers which I have analysed within my planning and research.
1) Do you expect the font in film posters to be the same font which is used in teaser trailers?
Yes
No
I am not sure
2) Which would you find more unsettling and sinister be the main antagonist?
Male
Female
2 or more male and female antagonists
3) Are tag lines significant in engaging you to the tease trailers you watch?
Yes
No
Sometimes
4) What kind of relationship would you expect the main protagonists to have with eachother?
Sexual relationship
Friends
Family bond
5) Do you expect to hear music in the trailer, if so what kind?
No
Contrapuntal music, e.g. childrens music
Fast and upbeat music
Slow, intense, dark and slow tempo music
Below are the results for my questionnaire on teaser trailers:
In regards to my first question, when I asked my audience if they felt as though I should include the same font for my poster and trailer, most of them said that either way wouldn't bother them, as the actual content is what engages them the most.
My audience argued that via having a male antagonist would be the most unsettling and sinister, as it would be easier to make him appear as dominant, dangerous and extremely powerful.
A large range of my audience said that tag lines, featured in horror trailers, are very significant, as long as they're short and snappy. This was because it heightens the sensation of intensity and anticipation.
It was argued that via the protagonists holding a sexual relationship amongst each other would be the most effective, as it portrays the couple as vulnerable.
Fast, upbeat music was voted the most popular by my audience. Although, they also argued that slow, dark and sinister music would also be good, as it conveys mystery and threat.
Within this primary research, the information which I gather I am going to incorporate amongst the conventions of existing teaser trailers which I have analysed within my planning and research.
1) Do you expect the font in film posters to be the same font which is used in teaser trailers?
Yes
No
I am not sure
2) Which would you find more unsettling and sinister be the main antagonist?
Male
Female
2 or more male and female antagonists
3) Are tag lines significant in engaging you to the tease trailers you watch?
Yes
No
Sometimes
4) What kind of relationship would you expect the main protagonists to have with eachother?
Sexual relationship
Friends
Family bond
5) Do you expect to hear music in the trailer, if so what kind?
No
Contrapuntal music, e.g. childrens music
Fast and upbeat music
Slow, intense, dark and slow tempo music
Below are the results for my questionnaire on teaser trailers:
In regards to my first question, when I asked my audience if they felt as though I should include the same font for my poster and trailer, most of them said that either way wouldn't bother them, as the actual content is what engages them the most.
My audience argued that via having a male antagonist would be the most unsettling and sinister, as it would be easier to make him appear as dominant, dangerous and extremely powerful.
A large range of my audience said that tag lines, featured in horror trailers, are very significant, as long as they're short and snappy. This was because it heightens the sensation of intensity and anticipation.
It was argued that via the protagonists holding a sexual relationship amongst each other would be the most effective, as it portrays the couple as vulnerable.
Fast, upbeat music was voted the most popular by my audience. Although, they also argued that slow, dark and sinister music would also be good, as it conveys mystery and threat.
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