Target Audience for Thrillers similar to mine

Action Thrillers:

Usually aimed at young teenagers aged 15+. This type of sub-genre is male dominated due to guns, car chases and explosions however females may be attracted due to the attractive male protagonist and vice versa. This genre is less intellectually challenging and therefore appeals to young adults and teens. An example is 'Taken' (2008).

 

 

Horror Thrillers:

Aimed at 15+. This is because younger viewers might find this disturbing and violent. This sub-genre creates suspense which scares the audience. It appeals to both genders. This genre is usually aimed at younger audiences who like a sense of excitement or thrill. An example is 'The Purge:Anarchy' (2014

 

 

Psychological Thrillers:

Usually aimed at 18+. Includes extreme violence and sex scenes. This genre also touches upon psychological issues that can be disturbing for a younger viewer. . This sub-genre is intellectually demanding with complex and unethical story lines. An example is 'Se7en' (1995).

 

 

Crime Thrillers:

Usually aimed at 15+. Targeted by both genders whereby the male is stereotypically involved with the female actresses and vies versa. An example is 'Pulp Fiction' (1994).

 

 

Supernatural Thrillers:

Usually aimed at an older audience aged between 25-45. To understand this type of genre of film they must have a certain level of intellect. Thought to attract female audiences. An example is 'The Orphange' (2008).

 

 

 

Political Thrillers:

Usually attracts an older male audience due to the stereotypical ideas about men having more authority in terms of political aspects and running a country. They are likely to include mature themes and vionece and therefore are not for young viewers. An example is 'Enemy of The State' (1998).