Possible Genre Choices

During our initial discussion about selecting the genre there were a few that kept floating around in the conversation, horror and comedy. These two genres are very different from each other in several ways.

Horror:

Horror films typically include a mysterious, dark, and unsettling antagonist, and an innocent, weaker, protagonist. Often times the stereotype is a teenage white blond haired girl is the protagonist, while a mysterious strong man or creature is trying to hunt her. The soundscape plays an integral role in setting the tone for the scenes throughout the movie. Tense, spooky music that is playing in the background is a common attribute of horror films. The colors of the majority of horror movies include dark, monotone colors to add to the mysterious, spooky aesthetic. These elements blend together to make the audience feel attached to the movie and evokes strong emotions of fear, terror, and horror among them.

Comedy:

Comedic movies usually have more than one star in the film. Whether this be a co-star or a group of characters leading in the film, they use the multiple characters to create more funny moments for the audience. The plot in these movies can range in a variety of things, but a common theme is that the main characters are tasked with a mission or something to do, and along the way they run into many obstacles or have funny moments that delay them. Comedies often consist of bright uplifting colors, with upbeat light music to blend in with the actions of the characters. Comedies are often mixed in with other genres as well. Numerous movies are romantic comedies, action comedies, or sometimes even a horror comedy. Comedies are an extremely versatile genre that can be used in different ways to achieve a goal or desire when producing and directing a film.