Here are some of the main ones that we have been looking at.....
-Features a creature from another world -TA (target audience) mainly males aged 15+-Ruthless killers -Graphic violence and supernatural horror
-Dramatic moments and scares -Vulnerable characters
-Conflict between characters/races -Main character usually survives
-Often don't see what character looks like
until the end or climax. However we are shown
close ups of the monster etc.
Camera work- Extreme close ups, special effects (CGI),
Sound-Tense dramatic music, sound effects
Examples:
Romance films can be defined as a genre where in the plot revolves around the love between two people. A issue is usually explored within love, including; love at first sight, forbidden love, love triangles, sacrificial love. The tone of a romance film can vary greatly. wheather the end is happy or tragic, Romance films aim to evoke strong emotions in the audience.
-Primary focus is on relationship
-The majority of romantic films have satisfying or optimistic endings, however this is not always the case for example in romantic tragedies.
Examples:
Comedy
Comedy is a genre of film that uses humour as its driving force. The aim of a comedy film is to illicit laughter from the audience through entertaining stories and characters. Although the comedy film may take on some serious material, most have a happy ending.
Comedy film has the tendency to become a hybrid sub genre because humour can be incorporated into many other genres.
Features:
- Light hearted
- Light costume
- Exaggerated situations
There are different sub genres of comedy here are some of the many:
- Black comedy: Deals with disturbing subjects such as death drugs and war.
- Cringe comedy: A comedy of embarrassment, in which the humour comes from inappropriate actions or words.
- Spoof comedy: The recreating of a book, film or play for humour it can be used to make fun of or ridicule a certain production.
Examples:
Thriller
Thriller is a genre that revolves around anticipation and suspense. The aim is to keep the audience alert and on the edge of their seats. Thriller films are often set against a problem- an escape, a mission, or a mystery. It emphasises the danger that the actor/actress faces. The tension with the main problem is built through out the film and leads to a highly stressful climax.
Some sub-genres are:
- Action thriller
- Crime thriller
- Film-Noir
-Psychological thriller
- Science fiction thriller
- Religious thriller
Examples:
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