Sub-genres and audiences

Sub-genres and audiences

 

Action thriller - Aimed at teenagers of 16+. Appeals mainly to males.

-       Items in the film such as guns, knives, women, and chases get the audience excited and create a thrilling atmosphere.

Sci-fi thriller – Normally aimed at ages of 18+.Both genders. Appeals to the more sophisticated audiences as they find it easier to understand. Aliens and future weapons attract these kinds of people.  

Crime thriller – Aimed at ages of 18+. Appeals to males. The audience enjoy the violence and conflict that occurs throughout the film.

Noir – Aimed at ages 18+. Appeals to both male and female audiences. The audience are attracted to the shady characters and contrast of characters.

Religious – Aimed at ages 18+. Attracts both genders. The devil adds a surreal atmosphere the film that attracts the audience.

Psychological – Aimed at ages 18+. Appeals to both audiences. The film keeps he audience thinking as they wonder what is going to happen in the film.

Erotic - Aimed at ages 18+. Appeals to mainly. Attracts the audience as they explore the parts off life that is not usually shown.

Supernatural – Appeals to ages 15+. Attracts both males and females. The series of unnatural events attracts the audience as they are unsure of what is happening within the movie.