Examples of Different Genres and what they inlcude.

Horror

Paranormal Activity-
Release date: October 14th 2007
(screamfest film festival)
September 25th 2009
(Limited)
Duration: 86 minutes
(Theatrical release)
99 minutes
(Directors cut)
Target audience: Males and Females age 15+
Country: US

- Slow start to story
- Spooky non diegetic sounds (Creaky doors for example)
- Dark camera shots

Chick flick.


Mean girls-
Release date: April 30th 2004
Duration:97 minutes
Target audience: Mainly girls age 15+
Country: US

- Narrative from main character

- Hint of comedy
- Steady storyline

Action/Adventure

Indiana Jones, Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Release date: June 12th 1981
Duration: 115 minutes
Target audience: PG film. Children and adults over the age of 5.
Country: US

- Dramatic music
- Lots of active scenes
- Fast transactions


Rom- Com



Bridget Jones dairy- The edge of reason

Release Date:16 November 2004
Duration:107 minutes
Target audience: Mainly females 15+

- Comedy even in romantic scenes
- Happy ending from a film full of disasters
- Narrative by main character

Children's


Mega mind.
Release date: November 5, 2010
Duration: 98 minutes
Target audience: Children 3+ and families.

- Happy ending
- Bright colours
- Unique personality in each character
- Cartoon gadgets

Fantasy




Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone
Release date: 4 November 2001
Duration: 152 Minutes
Target audience: Children 8+ and families

- Clever editing
- Special effects
- Unexpected storyline
- Music builds tension

Comedy

The Hangover
Release date: June 5 2009
Duration: 100 minutes
Target Audience: Ages 15+

- Slow start to story line
- Story guides viewer through understanding story
- Several funny things in a row