The Horror Genre: History and Themes Defined
Whether shouting at the heroes or jumping out of your skin, the horror movie is king when eliciting a visceral …
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The Crime/Thriller Genre: Film Codes and Conventions Explained
Murder, armed robbery, conspiracy, betrayal; the crime genre has brought us some of cinema’s most ruthless villains and enigmatic heroes. …
Reinventing Genre Filmmaking
Film genres typically promise familiarity, comfort, a guarantee to meet the audience’s expectations. A comedy implies jokes and romance hints …
The Comedy Genre: Themes and History Explained
Just because a film is funny does not necessarily mean it is a comedy.
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