This document outlines common tropes and elements found in horror and action/adventure films, including protagonists, antagonists, damsels in distress, good vs. evil themes, exotic settings, treasures or goals, crews or henchmen, romantic relationships between protagonists and damsels, high levels of action, predictable outcomes where good triumphs over evil, and tension, suspense or adventure in the storylines.

1. HORROR Cause panic/fear Lead character usually survives or all die Monster/killer Certain way of killing victims Good vs evil Entertaining Usually predictable storylines Tension and suspense Dark lighting throughout Sometimes shot using hand-held filming Damsel Hero Group of friends Usually only survivor

2. ACTION ADVENTURE Protagonist Antagonist Damsel Quest/journey Good vs. evil Exotic and varied settings Treasure/ something to gain Crew/henchman Damsel and protagonist fall in love Lots of action Usually predictable Family films Good always wins