CCR #2

How did we arrive at out target audience? Psychological thrillers are popular with under 25 year olds as well as adults up to their 50s. This gives the genre a very broad age range and the potential to reach a lot of people. Adults rather than children below 18 are targeted for most psychological thrillers because the nature of this genre is often intellectually demanding, violent and/or psychologically disturbing.

Luckily, slashers have a similar target audience being teenagers and young adults, often aged 15-25. This works really well because our film integrates a lot from both genre and ensures that the people who are viewing our films are likely to appreciate things from both genres.

Cite: https://prezi.com/_tx5rlgdlb1u/psychological-thrillers-target-audience/

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How do our production choices engage with our target audience: Our film’s production choices, like the signature mask and the focus on trauma and psychological spirals, are designed to both scare and really engage our audience. The killer’s mask isn’t just another slasher trope—it represents the killer’s true identity and the mask they wear to hide it, adding depth to the film’s psychological layers.

Also, since the film is set in the 80s, which is known as the golden age of slasher films, we’re channeling classics like Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Halloween. The 80s-inspired clothing and outfits help bring out nostalgia and cultural relevance, while also showing off the characters' personalities and keeping the audience visually hooked.

The forest setting is another key element. It’s a familiar backdrop that immediately makes viewers think of classic slasher films, while also tapping into the fear of the unknown. The eerie atmosphere of the forest draws people in, making them wonder what dangers lie in the shadows and building the suspense for everything that’s about to happen.

I plan to have my film be screened at some film festivals so that it can get as much exposure as possible. Some of these festivals include Sundance, Tribeca, Fantasia International Film Festival, and some other smaller festivals. I also will have my film be available on youtube so people on the internet could have easy access to it and hopefully will expose more people to it.