GENRES AND THEIR OPENINGS

 In order to distinguish between types of art, pre-production, each film is assigned a respective genre. We were introduced to genres by Plato in 400 B.C. And we’ve taken and expanded that idea until now it is one of the main distinctions between how movies are made.

Let’s discuss the basic genres.

                       1.Fantasy

Firstly, we have fantasy. these films are the ones that feature fantastic themes, usually witchcraft, supernatural events, myths, or exotic world. These films usually have an element of magic, wonder, and the extraordinary in them. Examples include The Hobbit trilogy, The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Harry Potter.

   

                           2.Comedy

   Secondly, we have comedy. Comedy is a genre that focuses on inducing laughter and creating a playful atmosphere for the viewers. The genre often humorously exaggerates the situation, and the language. Sometimes the comedies rely on physical and crude humour. Examples include Ghostbusters, The Hangover and The School of Rock.

                           3.Drama

 

      Thirdly, there is drama. This genre features stories with high stakes and a lot of conflicts. They are mainly plot-driver and demand that every character and scene move the story forward. Dramas follow a clearly defined narrative plot structure, portraying real-life scenarios or extreme situations with emotionally driven characters. Examples include The Godfather trilogy, Cast away and Dunkirk.

                              4.Action

  Action is a genre which predominantly features physical motion. The film usually has fast moving stunts, car chase scenes, fights and races. The hero is usually an individual that faces incredible odds, and concludes with the hero defying the odds. Examples of action are John Wick, The Grey Man and Extraction.

                          5.Mystery

  Then we have the mystery genre. In this genre, many at time the viewer is presented with information not available to the main character. The main character usually explores the unsolved crime, finds the perpetrator and puts an end to the effects of the villain. Examples include Sherlock Holmes, Enola Holmes and Scooby-doo.

                          6.Thriller

   Then we have the thriller genre, In this genre, the opening scene should introduce the crime, conflict or stakes quickly as possible. An atmosphere sudden violence, such as crime and murder, characterise thrillers. The tension usually arises when the character is placed in a dangerous situation or a trap from which escaping seems impossible. Some examples are Triple frontier, Jumanji and 6 Underground.

   

                      7.Romance

  Then we have the romance genre. Simply said, romance is a genre where the plot revolves around the love between two main characters as they experience the highs and lows of love. Focus on passion, emotion and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters and the journey their lives take them through turmoil. Examples include Titanic, Romeo and Juliet and Beauty and the Beast.

      

              

                          8.Horror

      

       Then we have horror films. These start with a shocking first scene to set the tone right away. They turn normal locations into scary places. Newer horror genres are on the rise; featuring zombies and haunted dolls. Examples include The Conjuring, IT and Annabelle.