Target audience of crime films

Crime drama has become one of the most popular genres of film in society today, dating back to the early 1900's. They appeal to their audience by dealing with themes and issues the viewers are aware of through their engagement with news and current affairs, such as murders and love affairs. Just as important as the themes and issues it deals with are the values and attitudes presented and the view of the world it offers. The ideologies presented usually reflect those of their target audience. The target audience for crime drama is usually teenagers to adults. Men are normally the target audience of crime films because for decades the main characters are more commonly played by masculine characters rather than feminine. However, the appeal has changed over the years with women beginning to take an interest in the genre as society is more forthcoming and forward in its right to equality and women and men treated equally so they are more knowledgeable and independent today then 40 years ago per say. Women have also had a common role in crime films as glamourous and feminine, making sexual advances and seducing men, such as films like James Bond.