Audience Feedback

Audience Feedback


Questionnaire 1
1) What do you think about the camera work? - shots, angles etc
I really like the shot where in his dream, it’s canted and you can tell it’s a dream because it’s unrealistic and it has more of a dramatic effect. Also I like the 180° shot because it has a lot of impulse and it kept me on edge.
2) What do you think about the music/soundtrack? - Background music, sound effects etc.
I really like how there is a different type of music played when it’s his dream compared to real life. At the beginning I like how the music build up and creates more tension, and then in his dream it’s very sad and sympathetic, which then changes back to the same music which was in the beginning, and from then it has a lot of impulse and keeps the audience on edge.
3) What is your opinion on the storyline so far?
I really like the storyline, because there’s a big twist and you can follow it easily. It’s really unique and not a typical horror like other film. This way it’s keeping the audience interested.
4) What do you think about the acting skills?
I think they were really great, because you could feel the emotions of the character. For example, the scene which came after the dream was very tense as the main character was in pain due to his wrists, and the way he acted out the emotions really connected with me.
5) Overall, what are your views based on appeal and characteristics of a general thriller, and whether our thriller meets these requirements?
It has met the requirements, because it is an original and a unique storyline. It shows that there will be some action involved as well, and really grabs the audience’s attention. The opening sequence shows what the overall film would be about and makes you feel scared.


Questionnaire 2
1) What do you think about the camera work? - shots, angles etc
The camera work is good; you have used a variety of shots and angles. You’ve used a 180° shot which creates a bit of action and the continuity is very good.
2) What do you think about the music/soundtrack? - Background music, sound effects etc                          
The music fits well and tells a story as there is a limited amount of speech used. The sound effects make you understand what is going on e.g. the bit when he goes into the dream.
3) What is your opinion on the storyline so far?
It’s very good, as you can follow it easily, and it isn’t confusing. You’ve made it clear on who the characters are and what’s happening to them.
4) What do you think about the acting skills?
The acting skills are believable and you feel tension when the boy is tied up. This makes the audience feel tense as they don’t know what is happening next, this is due to the acting skills.
5) Overall, what are your views based on appeal and characteristics of a general thriller, and whether our thriller meets these requirements? 
 The overall scene is good as it gives an overview of what the film is about. As an opening scene, it creates the atmosphere which is good as it makes the audience to keep watching. There are a few hidden twists in the opening sequence which makes the audience think about the others throughout the film. The requirements make you feel scared.


Questionnaire 3
1) What do you think about the camera work? - Shots, angles etc
They were really great, I loved them! I think you have a range of angles and it really gives the 3D experience. Due to the angles, I can automatically assume that you’re filming in a house. This is established within the first couple of seconds into the video.
2) What do you think about the music/soundtrack? - Background music, sound effects etc 
 I feel that the music/soundtrack really adds extra texture to the sequence as a whole. The fact that it is sync with the actions of the actors, the background music gives off the idea that the opening is perhaps a thriller/horror. This establishment lets me as an audience know if it’s going to be a movie I will like or not. The sound effect enhances the movie and adds emphasis to certain aspects to the movie, making it more exciting and interesting.
3) What is your opinion on the storyline so far? 
 The storyline so far is very simplistic which I feel is very essential in the opening of a movie, as for when too much is going on it is easy to lose track of what’s going on. I personally don’t like being crammed with too much information as it can ruin the movie. However, the opening is easy to keep track showing the movie is establishing what it is about. Me as an audience can take a prediction on what it may be about, which is a child whose dreams contradict with reality.
4) What do you think about the acting skills? 
 The acting skills are excellent, the fact I do not notice is that there is no hint of the actors trying to act, makes it seem more natural and realistic. This is something I like most about the opening sequence. Also by making it look natural shows that something can happen in real life. The actors, especially the main character really reflects on myself.
5) Overall, what are your views based on appeal and characteristics of a general thriller, and whether our thriller meets these requirements?
It definitely does, one thing I’ve realised is that over the years people have become less scared of these thriller movies, and more ideas have to be made to keep people scared of these films. This movie definitely does this through turning reality against you. The introduction of the movie shows a child and his parents who resemble a typical family, this makes the intro more frightening as it is based on reality rather than just it being non-fictional.


Questionnaire 4
1) What do you think about the camera work? – Shots, angles etc
It was really good because the camera wasn’t shaking, therefore it looked professional. Especially the 180° shot, made the tension and impulse build up.
2) What do you think about the music/soundtrack? – Background music, sound effects etc
I really liked the sound effects, especially the voice over because it was eerie and creepy. Also the heartbeat which is used before he falls into a trance, builds up not only tension but the characters emotion showing he is really affected by the footage.
3) What is your opinion on the storyline so far?
I like how it is vague and and you get some idea of the whole storyline, therefore this makes the audience want to know what will happen afterwards.
4) What do you think about the acting skills?
The acting was really could and realistic. I really like it when it was the dream and you could feel that the main character was suffering.
5) Overall, what are your views based on appeal and characteristics of a general thriller, and whether our thriller meets these requirements?
I usually get really scared at thrillers and horrors, and I think this did the job. It was also unique because of the storyline, and it becomes more frightening to you.


Questionnaire 5
1) What do you think about the camera work? – Shots, angles etc
I thought they were very good. You used a variety of angles and shots concentrating on the main character. I really liked the canted shot in the dream sequence and the 180° shot, as it built tension throughout.
2) What do you think about the music/soundtrack? – Background music, sound effects etc
The soundtrack was very good and was in sync with the action by the character. The sound effect of the heartbeat built the tension of Sai’s reaction.
3) What is your opinion on the storyline so far?
Overall, the opening had shown the main points of the storyline where the main character’s dream comes into reality. I thought the storyline so far is excellent as it left me on edge from what could have happened next.
4) What do you think about the acting skills?
The acting skills were brilliant! They showed enthusiasm and got into their character very well and also appeared natural.
5) Overall, what are your views based on appeal and characteristics of a general thriller, and whether our thriller meets these requirements?
I was scared, especially with the sound effects and the voice over which gave it a creepy feeling. It grabbed my attention because it’s not a typical horror due to the unique storyline.