Interviews

(Interviewee 1)

1) What do you look for in a thriller?

I like to have an effect where I can jump to unexpected parts, no matter how predictable it is.

a) could you expand on that please?

As you know, in most movies, you would expect, a villain, hero or a good guy, and he has to save the day, considering the ghost or demon or whatever is doing its business, I would like to see a twist to break this typical style of thrillers, however much the storyline is fascinating. I basically would like to see something different.

b) Have you seen anything like this before?

Yes! The film, Disturbia!

c) What do you like about this movie?

I like the actors in it, like Shia from the ‘Transformers’ movie, and the plot is brilliant!

2) What grabs your attention the most in a thriller?

The thrills and chills of it!

a) So in particular?...

So the thrill could be how the bad monster or something is confronted, and the chills are like, maybe the gruesome or shocking parts!

3) Would you prefer a thriller to be resolved, or have a cliff hanger and why?

Cliff hanger, so there is a possibility we get to see more films, like Paranormal Activity, 1 and 2, and I would like to see different storylines within the film rather than one, because it would be more captivating that way.

4) When you watch a thriller from a certain sub-genre, what do you expect to be in it?

Although I do like horror types of thrillers, I do enjoy crime thrillers. I expect a lot of action and humour.

a)That’s different, why humour?

Because, humour kind of neutralises the scary part of the movie, I can’t really handle a hard-core scary movie, so a bit of humour would be perfect!

5) If you were to expect something different in a thriller, what would it be and why?

Well from the films I have watched, I haven’t really seen a satisfying happy ending, so personally a good happy-ending would be nice for a change.

(Interviewee 2)

1) What do you look for in a thriller?

Mainly that the film is interesting, and doesn’t have a typical plot, but is different and it keeps me gripped to the climax and storyline of the film until the end.

a) Have you come across this type of film you’re talking about?

Yes, The Ring, I always manage to be caught off-guard every time I watch that film, its epic.

2) What grabs your attention the most in a thriller?

Something that takes you through a rollercoaster, and is not consistent in terms of emotions, I always do like to be sitting on the edge of my seat throughout a thriller movie.

3) Would you prefer a thriller to be resolved or have a cliff hanger and why?

It depends, I would want it to be resolved if there’s not going to be a sequel, but if there was going to be sequel, then I would like a cliff-hanger, so I will have the urge to watch the next film.

a) Do you have any examples?

I think Final Destination is a good one, but recently I watched Harry Potter 7, and you know how it is a two part film, I can’t wait for the second part to come out, because I still remember how it ended, and I think it was really clever how the director decided to end it, it’s definitely keeping me waiting!

4) When you watch a thriller from a certain sub-genre, what do you expect to be in it?

I expect there to be interesting characters, like Denzel Washington in the film ‘Training Days’.

5) If you were to expect something different in a thriller, what would it be and why?

Some of the mysteries in parts of the film could be solved, so it doesn’t anticipate viewers too much.

a) Could you expand on that please?

Some films can use the cliff-hanger technique to continue onto a sequel, but when the next movie does come out, there can sometimes be a lot of unanswered questions from the viewers like me, which can be disappointing as we would be expecting to feel satisfied watching it without any confusion from the previous film, sometimes it can be interesting, but other times, its just plain annoying!

b) Could you name any films you’re talking about in particular?

Well to be honest, I can’t really think of any at the moment, because there have been a lot of films I have watched. But I was just meaning in general, being a movie fanatic, I do remember the things that are irritating, and thought I should let you know that sometimes these things should be avoided in concern of the viewers and to keep them from disappointment.