Lost scene analysis

Most media texts target a range of different audiences. How true is this of your text?

Lost is a mainstream text that is originally broadcasted in the US. We can tell that it is a mainstream text due to the use of enigma codes used in the scene. The main enigma code in the scene is not knowing what is running towards the group. There is loud diegetic sound and there are clips of the creature coming towards them in the long grass, the creature is never fully shown as it runs towards them so it creates a sense of mystery and makes the audience want to watch on to find out what it is.

The use of an ensemble cast also helps to attract a wide audience. By using a wide variety of characters from different cultures and backgrounds, different types of audience are drawn towards the text because they can relate to the characters in different ways.

By creating Lost as a hybrid genre, a more diverse audience is attracted. By combining two genres, more people will be encouraged to watch the text because they get gratification from watching a certain genre. For example, in this clip there is a lot of action with Sawyer shooting the bear that is running towards them. This may attract more of a male audience because they gain gratification and excitement from this.