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This short questionnaire has been created in order to aid me in my development of the opening scene
to a new movie. By getting a better understanding of what my target audience (you) want to see in a
horror movie, I can alter and tailor the final product to your needs.
Gender:
Age:
Question One
Which of these sub-genres would you enjoy watching in horror? (Please circle one)
Gore
Slasher
Psychological
Question Two
Out of the following features, which do you think is most scary in a horror film? (Please circle one)
Young children
Baby/China dolls
Hooded/Masked entities
Characters
Both
Question Four
What sounds/music would you typically expect to hear in the background of horror film?
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Question Five
Do you believe dialogue should be present in the opening sequence of a horror film? (If so, please
specify the quantity)
Heavy use of dialogue
No dialogue at all
Question Six
How else do you suspense could be built at the beginning of a horror film? (e.g. Facial expressions,
pace of editing, length of shots etc.)
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Question Seven
Do you believe that opening credits and titles may interrupt the buildup of tension? (Please circle
one)
Yes
No
Question Eight
If you believe that titles do not disturb the suspense in the opening sequence then would you prefer
to see them over footage or just between cuts? (Please circle one)
Over footage
Between cuts
Question Nine
Would using a dark or night-vision filter be effective in creating an eerie atmosphere? (i.e. Similar to
Paranormal Activities)
Night-vision
Dark
No filter