Research into Film Audiences

Since researching, analysing and discussing a wide range of thriller films, I would say the core target audience is around the ages of 25-45. Other age groups watch thriller films as well but these are considered as the secondary audience. 

If we look at this poster for the film 'Fair Game', we can work out the genre. I would say that this is an Action Thriller with elements of politics. The circle around the two actors reads 'central intelligence' around the inside of it which suggests the film may be political. The way they are both dressed also suggests this. We can already see that this film is not targeted at a teenage audience. So setting the target age at around 25-45 also allows us also to look deeper into the fact that 'central intelligence' also could mean that this film requires concentration and intelligence to understand the film and maybe pick things up that are almost hidden within the plot.



The 'Friends With Benefits' poster almost immediately gives off the impression it has aspects of romance. The white and pale blue background suggest it is a comedy as it is light. The font also suggests the film is an easy watch and the font colours are mainly white and blue which match the background. The expressions on their faces suggest there is a connection between them and also that this i a light hearted film.The title is positioned right down the middle of the poster separating to two main actors suggesting that something is in the way of the two being together and makes us think will they over come the barrier. Then looking over all of the things I have just said about the poster I think it is easy to classify this film as a 'Rom Com'.