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Film Genres

We dissect your favourite genres — drama, horror, sci-fi, you name it! — and offer notes for a better understanding of their codes and conventions.



Film Genres
The Horror Genre: History and Themes Defined
Posted On August 15, 2022 Staff 0

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
Posted On August 8, 2022 Staff 0

Murder, armed robbery, conspiracy, betrayal; the crime genre has brought us some of cinema’s most ruthless villains and enigmatic heroes. …

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Reinventing Genre Filmmaking
Posted On August 1, 2022 Cristina Conde 0

Film genres typically promise familiarity, comfort, a guarantee to meet the audience’s expectations. A comedy implies jokes and romance hints …

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The Comedy Genre: Themes and History Explained
Posted On August 1, 2022 Jons Klaessens 0

Just because a film is funny does not necessarily mean it is a comedy.

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