This document lists and describes several film and television genres including science fiction, western, horror, war, comedy, romance, musical, action and adventure, thriller, and police. It notes some key elements that define each genre such as cowboys, gunfighters, and taming the west for westerns. The document also discusses how genres create a contract between audiences and filmmakers by using familiar symbols and themes that audiences can anticipate, allowing directors to play with audience expectations. Elements of tension, isolation, and vulnerability are described as typical of horror genre films.