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FOCUS GROUP.

Ashley Riley, Francesca Wenn, Courtney Few, Thomas Evans.

“Based on the pitch for my film answer the following questions.”1) What do you think of my idea for a

new horror film?2) If so, how do you think I could keep it

conventional to the genre?3) Would you go and watch the film

based on this?4) What would you improve?

+Ashley Riley.

“I like the idea of the film. It sounds like it will be a catch. I think the plot will make for a good film with scare factor which I look for in this type of film. To keep it conventional I would make sure it features some dark scenes. Also have the scream your always waiting for in any dark film to make you jump out of your seat. I think I would go and watch the film if I saw it advertised as I like most horror films. I think that this sort of film really appeals to my age group through its themes. I would make sure the story is believable to make it effective.”





+Francesca Wenn.

“I really like the sound of the film however I am a bit of a wimp when it comes to horror films, but that’s all part of the fun. Its all about the scare factor making you pull that cushion in front of you face. I wont watch them alone. The idea for the film sounds like it will be effective and help reach out to a audience my age. To keep conventional to the horror genre use low key lighting in some scenes to keep it dark and create tension on screen. This will also help rise the impact of the scare factor when the disequilibrium occurs. I think I would go watch the film however I wouldn't’t go on my own as I would be too scared. I don’t think I would improve anything based on the pitch but make sure it is conventional.”





+Courtney Few.

“The plot of your film sounds really interesting and like it would play on the minds of the audience. I really like horror films and think anyone my age does too. This film does not seem to be an exception with the ideas presented sounding effective in reaching out to my age group and being a creative film. To keep the film conventional I would make sure you stick to stereotypes you associate with the genre. For example creepy people being the murderers. I think I would watch this film if it was in the cinema. I get a thrill from being scared even though you can always tell the jumpy bit is coming. The music is what gets to me, a dramatic backing track builds the tension and then something happens suddenly to scare you. I don’t know what to suggest to improve as it sounds very good so far. However I would make sure that the characters are dressed appropriately for the scenes.”





+Thomas Evans.

“The film sounds really good to me. I like the sound of the story line you have put across. It sounds like it would be effective if executed properly. I think I would get a scare from watching it as it messes with your head and you sympathies with the characters. To stay conventional make sure it has a jumpy bit that will have the audience on the edge of there seats. Also have that awaited scream you hear in any horror film. I would definitely go watch this film with a few mates if it was on at the cinema. I'm always up for new horror films as it is my favourite genre of film. I think horror films really appeal to my age group. Based on your pitch I don’t think I can suggest any improvements as the film itself sounds like it would be a hit.



