Audience Feedback 2

Audience Feedback 2

Gender: Female
Age: 15

1) What do you think about the camera work? - Shots, angles etc.
Camera shots and angles are well structured and varied, a certain few compliment the situation in the video for example the shot used when a character is tied to the chair. Lengths of shots are used appropriately.

2) What do you think about the music/soundtrack? - Background music, sound effects etc.
Generally the music is appropriate, but doesn't make the opening sequence as
effective as it could be. It’s not entirely varied and isn’t the strongest point but works otherwise.

3) What is your opinion on the storyline so far?
I'd say it’s quite interesting, having a child in a thriller has its advantages. Manipulating the child’s emotions and fears is an interesting concept plus it suits the genre well. The "scars" looked effective but I didn’t like looking at it - unpleasant. I'd like to know what happens to the boy now that he's fainted.

4) What do you think about the acting skills?
They are quite good; the child displayed a lot of fear from the nightmare to reality which was pretty much the concept of "A Living Nightmare". Mother and father roles are played well, typical parents.

5) Overall, what are your views based on appeal and characteristics of a general thriller, and whether our thriller meets these requirements?
I think thrillers have some sort of psychological aspect to them, and this opening sequence fits in with it, and using a child actor instead of an adult makes it more effective. There isn't too much gore in the short clip which isn't too revealing and is appropriate for a thriller. Music could be more powerful, or used more effectively, but other than that it’s a well directed suitable clip as a thriller opening sequence.