Main Film Genres:
Action- Includes high energy e.g battles, rescues of loved ones, good vs evil. All for audience escapism.
Adventure-Makes the audience exited and has in my own personal opinion the best story lines! Filled with journeys and completion of tasks e.g treasure hunts. Prime example: Pirates Of The Caribbean.
Comedy- Comedy is deliberately designed to amuse and provoke laughter, it does this by exaggerating the situation and characters physically and speech wise. It tackles situations that most genres don't, it consists of no shame and little pride in a humorous manner. Usually has very light story lines to bring out the characters personalities rather then the story line itself.
Crime and Gangster- Involves alot of violence and people using others for there own benfit. This genre is usually for the older audience as it does not send of a good message for the youngsters of the family 'Thug Life' involves sex, drugs, crime and money. E.g Kidulthood/Adulthood, The God Farther
Drama- Drama is more serious, has alot of realistic characters, setting,living up to expectations of everyday life.
Epics/Historical-Epics take an historical or imagined event, mythic, legendary, or heroic figure, and add an extravagant setting and lavish costumes, accompanied by grandeur and spectacle, dramatic scope, high production values, and a sweeping musical score.it also has alot of Medieval figures and Roman with special effects included for the audience to know they are viewing this genre.
Horror-Designed to frighten and battle our darkest fears. Its often shocking and terrifying throughout with also elements of basic entertainment. Its conventions are sometimes different as there doesn't always have to be a motive for the characters.
Musical/Dance-As written in the name includes alot of dance and singing. Its main form of entertainment is for its audience to sing and dance along with it. Sometimes has crazy tricks that leave the viewers astounded and amazed.
Science Fiction-Science films are visionary and imaginative complete with heroes aliens. The makers of these films can be as crazy as they want as there is no limits. It overlaps with alot of genres such as horror, action and adventure.
War-stories of military operations, and training can also include graffic nature of behind the scene stories of the many who suffered and upon the individuals mentality and physical ability.
Westerners-Based on American film industry, they are the oldest and most recognisable with relevant settings such as horses, boots, dusty towns, Cowboys and Indians.