Age range/ Male audience
The majority of thriller films have age ratings of 15, 18 or R. this is due to the majority of thrillers having themes which are only suitable for these age ranges.
Age 15 certificates normally includes scenes of:
• Strong violence
• Brief portrayal of sexual nudity/activity
• Drug abuse
• Profanities
Movies which include these ratings include:
• Ranpart
• The prestige
• When the light went out
• In your hands
Age 18 certificates normally includes scenes of:
• Strong violence
• strong sexual nudity/activity
• Frequent Profanities
• Strong gore
• Strongly prejudiced language and behaviour
Movies which include these ratings include:
• Snatch
• Lie with me
• The gore gore girls
• Piranha 3D
• Fatal attraction
From this reasearch I conclude that the common target audience for thrillers are young adults and older.
This is a chart showing which types of thrillers are more likely to be targeted at males.​
From most popular men movies: http://uk.askmen.com/specials/top_25_thrillers/11-zodiac.html
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