CCR #2 Research and Script

CCR #2 Research and Script

How does your product engage with audiences and how would it be distributed as a real media text?

Voice-over

My opening engages the audience through suspense and curiosity. Instead of an explanation of the situation, the opening begins with a mystery. Creating tension and interest to keep the audience watching.

Most thriller films rely on suspense to keep the audience engaged. Similar to Scream, which is a mix of thriller and horror, it uses tension and uncertainty to keep the audience engaged.

A newer thriller film like Carry is an example of how tension is built through pacing, suspenseful situations, and high-stakes characters. According to Netflix, the film focuses on suspense and intense moments to maintain the audience's attention.

My opening also includes sound effects and music to build tension. As the music starts, it fades out, with stings and omission sounds. The contrasts sound by going from a sense of safety to danger.

For distribution, it would be released on YouTube. Because it is a low-budget film and a new company, the best way to get it out is on YouTube, as it would allow audiences to access it easily.

Social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube would allow creators to share the trailer, short clips, and behind-the-scenes footage to generate a fan base/interest. Also, these platforms allow for media to reach large audiences quickly.

Together, the thriller story with digital distribution would allow for this project to reach a large audience.

Overall, combining suspenseful storytelling with digital distribution platforms would allow this project to reach and engage a modern audience.

References

Cambridge University Press & Assessment. (n.d.). Thriller. In Cambridge Dictionary. Retrieved January 30, 2026, from https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/thriller

IMDb. (n.d.). Scream (1996) [Film]. IMDb. Retrieved January 30, 2026, from https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117571/

Netflix Tudum. (2024). Carry‑On ending explained: Taron Egerton, Jason Bateman, director Jaume Collet‑Serra on the tense final scene. Netflix. Retrieved January 30, 2026, from https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/carry-on-ending-explained