Genre #1

Film Genres

Film genres are identifiable types, categories or classification used to categorize film with the same or similar themes. Types of genre include Thriller, Adventure, Action, Sci-fi, Comedy and Horror.

Comedy

This is the trailer for the comedy film Grown ups.

This is a typical comedy film. It is obvious from the trailer because it shows people making jokes and funny scenarios which are commonly found in comedy movies. The actors found in the
film also give us an insight into what genre of movie it is. In this case, the main character is played by Adam Sandler who is mainly associated with comedy films.


Action

This is the trailer for the action film Skyfall.

This trailer depicts a classic example of an action film. This is shown when the trailer includes car chases, explosions and guns. The main character played by Daniel Craig helps the audience to identify that this is an action film.


Sci-fi




Here is the trailer of the popular science fiction film Star Trek Into Darkness.

This is a typical science fiction  movie trailer.The audience can tell that this is science fiction movie with the futuristic technology, futuristic setting and paranormal abilities.

Horror




This is the trailer for the horror movie The Conjuring. The inclusions of the eerie sounds of a child laughing, unknown darkness and inexpiable things happenings. The main character Patrick Wilson helps the audience to recognize this is a movie from the horror genre as he has featured in many horror films.