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Why is genre helpful to film distributors?
It is marketable as they can repeat similar techniques
It provides the actors with a means of work
It makes it more difficult to recognise cliche's
It can help close unequal gaps in Hollywood pay
2
Which of these would you not expect to see in a superhero movie?
Supernatural hauntings
CGI
A McGuffin
Superheroes
3
What is the definition of genre?
a procedure by which something is done; a manner or way
Discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex
A group based on similarities in narrative/audience response
the art of photography and camerawork in film-making
4
From this still alone, what does imdb list as the genres for this film? (Hellraiser)
Action
Horror
Thriller
Comedy
5
What would audiences expect from a Western genre movie?
Wild West Setting
Native Americans
Cowboys
Laser beams
6
From this still alone, what does imdb list as the genres for this film? (Grand Budapest Hotel)
Comedy
Drama
Adventure
Romance
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What is a predictable convention of the horror genre?
Intelligent characters
Bright lighting and sunny skies
Creepy Music
The Jumpscare
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Why might a film like
Iron-Man (2008)
be considered
conventional
to the superhero genre?
It is directed by Jon Favreau
It has little visual effects
It is big budget
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Which of these is an example of a horror
sub-genre
Monster
Slasher
Psychological
Splatter
10
Can documentaries have sub-genres?
Yes
No
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Why might someone consider genre to be restraining?
Conventions in one genre can crossover into other genres
Genre is an excellent way to classify movies
Genre helps us find our place in society
Genre was created as Hollywood began
