The results of a survey done to find out how our film opening would be received.

1. Initial Research
Feedback.

2. How old are you?
0 9 0 4 0
0-14 15-25 26-35 36+ Rather
not say

3. What is your preferred genre(s) of
film? (up to 3)
1 4 4 0
Drama Comedy Action Romance
5 12 1
Sci-Fi Horror Other
(Person chose Sport)

4. What is your preferred sub-genre of
horror? (up to 2)
0 1 1 8
Body Horror Monster Horror Natural Psychological
3 4 1
Slasher Zombie Other
(person chose comedy)

5. What is the most important aspect of
a horror film to you? (up to 2)
0 0 0 0
Scares Plot Characters Suspense
0 0 0
Music Dialogue Other
(person chose gore)

6. Do films featuring demons/rituals etc.
appeal to you?
10 3
Yes No

7. I gave them the initial idea, then asked
if it appealed to them.
12 1
Yes No

8. Reasons given for the ritual questons.
Yes:
• Interesting theme.
• Causes suspense.
• Causes suspense.
• Likes the supernatural theme.
• It’s usually a scary theme.
• The theme interests them.
• When done well, it’s interesting.
• They usually have a psychological aspect to them.
• They’re scary.
• Demons are frightening.
• If they’re relevant to plot, they’re interesting.
No:
• Too scary.
• Too unrealistic.

9. Reason given for plot question.
Yes:
• Interesting, if handled creatively.
• Mysterious and interesting.
• The plot sounds interesting.
• Likes the idea of the storyline.
• Would keep the audience intrigued.
• Rituals are interesting.
• Good plot device.
• Usually involves psychological horror, which is interesting.
• Good plotline.
• Character sounds relatable.
• Plotline sounds interesting.
No:
• Rituals can seem fake.
• Didn’t like demon/ritual films.