Different Film Genres

In film theory, genre refers to the method of film categorization based on similarities in the narrative elements from which films are constructed. Most theories of film genre are borrowed from literary genre criticism.

Action/Adventure - Action films are usually high-octane, mindless fun. These films don't usually focus on a complex narrative more just entertaining the audience with car chases, gun fights and explosions. These film are normally resolved in one film and do not usually leave room for a sequel. Adventure usually contain the same although they usually focus more on narritive.

Comedy - Comedy films, like action, are not too focused on narrative and are used as to make the viewer laugh and feel good. They usually end happily and could occasionally include moments of drama.

Crime & Gangster - These films are usually more character driven than the other genres in this post. These films usually follow either a small group or one person life living through crime as gangster. The characters in these films usually have drastic transformation from there first scene till their last (Michael Corleone in The Godfather).

Drama - Drama are more narrative driven, these films usually use realistic characters trying to overcome some sort of tragedy in their life. They use realistic characters and realistic storylines to help tell their story and connect with the viewer.

Horror - Horrors are used to entertain the viewer by using fear. These films can usually be predictable and over the top with its violence. However, they can  play on the viewers mind when doing a psychological horror.

Science Fiction - Science Fiction films can be anything they are rarely held down by the genre bounderies like Drama and a Slasher Horror are. They usually focus on a bizarre narrative and have outstanding special effects. Sci-Fi can almost do anything it wants to as it is what we expect with the genre.