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1
What horror conventions can be seen in the clip?
String music soundtrack
Crucifix prop
The Jumpscare
City landscape shots
2
What does this clip show which is
unconventional
to the science fiction genre?
Red lighting
A dance scene
Male protagonist
3
What is a predictable convention of the horror genre?
Intelligent characters
The Jumpscare
Bright lighting and sunny skies
Creepy Music
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Why might someone consider genre to be restraining?
Genre is an excellent way to classify movies
Genre helps us find our place in society
Conventions in one genre can crossover into other genres
Genre was created as Hollywood began
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What would audiences expect from a Western genre movie?
Cowboys
Wild West Setting
Native Americans
Laser beams
6
From this still alone, what does imdb list as the genres for this film? (Hellraiser)
Action
Horror
Thriller
Comedy
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What genres/sub-genres can be seen in the clip?
Action
Sci-Fi
Horror
Western
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Can documentaries have sub-genres?
No
Yes
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Which of these is an example of a horror
sub-genre
Splatter
Psychological
Slasher
Monster
10
What is the definition of genre?
the art of photography and camerawork in film-making
A group based on similarities in narrative/audience response
Discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex
a procedure by which something is done; a manner or way
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From this still alone, what does imdb list as the genres for this film? (Grand Budapest Hotel)
Drama
Comedy
Romance
Adventure
12
What does this clip show which is
conventional
to the comedy genre?
Slapstick
Jumpscares
Western setting
Dark colour grading
13
What does the clip show which is
conventional
to the action genre?
Charlize Theron
Punching
Blonde haired protagonist
Men fighting men
14
Why might a film like
Iron-Man (2008)
be considered
conventional
to the superhero genre?
It is directed by Jon Favreau
It is big budget
It has little visual effects
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What does this clip show which is unconventional to the action genre?
A Soundtrack
Third person cinematography
Machine guns
First person cinematography
16
Which of these would you not expect to see in a superhero movie?
Supernatural hauntings
CGI
Superheroes
A McGuffin
17
Why might
Deadpool (2016)
be considered
unconventional
to the superhero genre?
It is vulgar and gory
It has a runtime of over 90 minutes
It has a red-coloured superhero in it
It has a famous lead
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Why is genre helpful to film distributors?
It provides the actors with a means of work
It can help close unequal gaps in Hollywood pay
It is marketable as they can repeat similar techniques
It makes it more difficult to recognise cliche's
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What conventional gender role can be seen in this clip for the superhero genre?
Independence from men
"Damsel in Distress"
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Why might an editor find genre useful when working on a musical?
Know the typically moody colour gradings of other horrors
Can direct the cast members to sing in a similar fashion
Know the typically light colour gradings of other musicals
The editor can make sure the film is shot at higher angles
