Research and planning - GENRE

film genre refers to the method based on similarities in narrative elements from which films are constructed. most genres are based on those from literary genre in which there is great debate of categorizing genres. fictional films are usually genre categorized according to there setting, theme topic, mood, format or target audience. genres can also branch of into sub genres which can also be combined creating hybrid genres such as romantic comedies. Hybrid Genre hybrid genres are genres which don't sit into a specific category of genre, these could be a combination of 2 or more genres. the reason for hybrid genres is that they are much more original and have larger target audience attracting more viewers

A good example of this type of film is Alien, classified as a horror/science fiction or . Such films are often more memorable than films which rest in a particular classic genre type. Hybrids are often perceived as ground braking or revolutionary, or indeed more original. Horror typical codes and conventions which are related with horror films are that they are unsettling films designed to panic and cause dread to the audience this is done by the use sound which includes intense music and sharp sound effects. typical iconography of horrors are blood, knives and general objects that people fear. they are often set in a remote area places like woods and derelict buildings this gives the audience a sense of helplessness. lastly character roles in horrors often include lead characters/ hero who survives, the killer who has a specific characteristic in the way they kill and a heroin who is usually killed. Forgetting Sarah Marshall - romantic comedy forgetting Sarah Marshall is recognizable as a romantic comedy mainly through the characters used as there are the two sets of main characters who both have romantic story lines. which include humerus male characters and pretty women. they are also modern day story lines in which the audience can relate to and is set on a holiday location where as anything can happen on holiday. music used is up beat and modern which helps to link to its target audience. the film is mainly funny in terms of awkwardness between the main characters.