GENRES OF FILMS

ACTION FILMS

• high energy, lots of stunts, possibly extended chase scenes, rescues, battles, fights, escapes, non-stop motion, spectacular rhythm and pacing, and adventurous heroes

• travels, conquests, explorations, creation of empires, courageous, patriotic, or altruistic heroes

• exaggerates the situation, observes the deficiencies, foibles, and frustrations of life, merriment, escape from day-to-day life, happy endings

• costume dramas, historical dramas, war film epics, medieval romps, tales that cover a large expanse of time set against a vast, panoramic backdrop, the continuing adventures of the hero

ROMANTIC COMEDY FILMS

• awkward situations, misunderstandings, and coincidences, humor, and romance

• travels, conquests, explorations, creation of empires, courageous, patriotic, or altruistic heroes

• exaggerates the situation, observes the deficiencies, foibles, and frustrations of life, merriment, escape from day-to-day life, happy endings

• costume dramas, historical dramas, war film epics, medieval romps, tales that cover a large expanse of time set against a vast, panoramic backdrop, the continuing adventures of the hero

SCIENCE FICTION FILMS

• high energy, lots of stunts, possibly extended chase scenes, rescues, battles, fights, escapes, non-stop motion, spectacular rhythm and pacing, and adventurous heroes

• travels, conquests, explorations, creation of empires, courageous, patriotic, or altruistic heroes

• exaggerates the situation, observes the deficiencies, foibles, and frustrations of life, merriment, escape from day-to-day life, happy endings

• advanced technology, futuristic settings, scientific concepts, and space exploration

HORROR FILMS

• high energy, lots of stunts, possibly extended chase scenes, rescues, battles, fights, escapes, non-stop motion, spectacular rhythm and pacing, and adventurous heroes

• travels, conquests, explorations, creation of empires, courageous, patriotic, or altruistic heroes

• exaggerates the situation, observes the deficiencies, foibles, and frustrations of life, merriment, escape from day-to-day life, happy endings

• suspense, supernatural elements, terrifying or shocking themes, and unexpected twists

DRAMA FILMS

• intense emotional situations, complex relationships, character development, and realistic storytelling

• travels, conquests, explorations, creation of empires, courageous, patriotic, or altruistic heroes

• exaggerates the situation, observes the deficiencies, foibles, and frustrations of life, merriment, escape from day-to-day life, happy endings

• costume dramas, historical dramas, war film epics, medieval romps, tales that cover a large expanse of time set against a vast, panoramic backdrop, the continuing adventures of the hero

ADVENTURE FILMS

• high energy, lots of stunts, possibly extended chase scenes, rescues, battles, fights, escapes, non-stop motion, spectacular rhythm and pacing, and adventurous heroes

• travels, conquests, explorations, creation of empires, courageous, patriotic, or altruistic heroes

• exaggerates the situation, observes the deficiencies, foibles, and frustrations of life, merriment, escape from day-to-day life, happy endings

• costume dramas, historical dramas, war film epics, medieval romps, tales that cover a large expanse of time set against a vast, panoramic backdrop, the continuing adventures of the hero

FANTASY FILMS

• transcend the bounds of human possibility and physical laws, magical elements, mythical creatures, supernatural powers,

• travels, conquests, explorations, creation of empires, courageous, patriotic, or altruistic heroes

• exaggerates the situation, observes the deficiencies, foibles, and frustrations of life, merriment, escape from day-to-day life, happy endings

• costume dramas, historical dramas, war film epics, medieval romps, tales that cover a large expanse of time set against a vast, panoramic backdrop, the continuing adventures of the hero

COMEDY FILMS

• elicit laughter from the audience, witty dialogue and humorous situations, exaggerates the situation, observes the deficiencies,

• travels, conquests, explorations, creation of empires, courageous, patriotic, or altruistic heroes

• the sinister actions of criminals or mobsters, particularly bank robbers, underworld figures, or ruthless hoodlums

• advanced technology, futuristic settings, scientific concepts, and space exploration

ANIMATED FILMS

• colourful animation, imaginative storytelling, and memorable characters

• travels, conquests, explorations, creation of empires, courageous, patriotic, or altruistic heroes

• exaggerates the situation, observes the deficiencies, foibles, and frustrations of life, merriment, escape from day-to-day life, happy endings

• costume dramas, historical dramas, war film epics, medieval romps, tales that cover a large expanse of time set against a vast, panoramic backdrop, the continuing adventures of the hero

THRILLER FILMS

• intense excitement, suspense, a high level of anticipation, ultra-heightened expectation, uncertainty, anxiety, and nerve-wracking tension

• travels, conquests, explorations, creation of empires, courageous, patriotic, or altruistic heroes

• exaggerates the situation, observes the deficiencies, foibles, and frustrations of life, merriment, escape from day-to-day life, happy endings

• advanced technology, futuristic settings, scientific concepts, and space exploration