This document discusses key features of different genres including horror, superheroes, and romantic comedies. Horror genres typically use quick editing to show something significant, are set in dark isolated locations like woods or graveyards, and feature religious or gothic iconography. Superhero genres usually take place in urban environments like New York, focus on good vs evil with good prevailing, and include the protagonist's backstory. Romantic comedies often have comedic moments when private matters become public and show uneasy relationship moments to relate to audiences. The author will use the horror genre for their piece, setting it in the woods for an easy location and costumes.
2. Horror
• Key features;
• Use short snappy editing – can give short glimpses of
something significant e.g. the murderers boot
• Usually set in a dark environment - e.g.
• Isolated locations such as woods, graveyards
• Gothic or religious iconography – e.g. can be
associated with the devil or demons for example.
3. Superhero’s
• Key features;
• Are typically set in heavily urban environment – e.g.
New York
• Mostly follow the idea of good vs evil – typically with
good winning
• Protagonist usually has a section where it focuses on
his/her backstory
• There is a big emphasis on costume
4. Rom Com
• Key features;
• Many comedic moments happen when a private
matter is brought to the public
• Usually show uneasy moments in the relationship to
relate to the audience
• Typically have stock characters e.g. The girl next door
or The guy who is unlucky when it comes to love
5. What genre am I doing?
• The genre I am doing is horror, this is as a local
location (The Woods) will make a good setting
for the piece and the costumes are relatively
easy to create.
