There are many different genres in film, which refers to the narrative elements from which the film is constructed. Generally a film will follow a set of conventions that govern the genre's structure.
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What is a genre convention?
A genre convention is a typical or standard plot, character, setting, icon, theme or effect in a genre story.
Give some examples of genres and examples of their conventions?
- Horror; the protagonist is usually the victim, and the conflict faced is often between good and evil with religion playing a significant role.
- Western; will usually feature a lone figure, an outsider, who will be skilled in fighting and have a specific moral code. They will generally effect the lives of people in the town/village, and after battling will leave alone.
- Rom-Com; they generally include two people who have to overcome situations to be together. The protagonist usually has a flaw which comes in the way of them finding true love.
What about sub-genres and hybrid genres?
Sub-genre is a subcategory within a particular genre, such as in the genre thriller there are sub-genres such as action thrillers, or crime thrillers.
Hybrid genres are genres which mixes themes and element from two or more genres. An example of a hybrid genre is the film 'Cowboys VS Aliens' is blend of elements from the following genres; western, sci-fi, thriller, action.
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