Genre of Film

Genre is a type of media that fits into a category.

Genre is an important and key essential in film. Genre often makes films very easy for filmmakers to create. This is because it targets to a specific demographic for the viewers whether its horror, a romantic comedy or a documentary. Everyone has a genre they favour and love to watch.  The audience like the idea of genres because it can suit the mood they are in at any cost. If they are feeling energetic and upbeat they may want to watch an action adventure movie or thriller.There are many other types of genre for instance: comedy, musicals, crime, period dramas, westerns, sports, science fiction etc. 

For the writers and directors it is a simplistic way to get money. More currently the film industry have been targeting teenagers for horror movies (Paranormal Activity franchise, As Above So Below), even though it may be unsuitable for some to watch, they purposely rate the movie a 15 so that teenagers will pay to see their film.

Furthermore, the action genre has also become very successful. With The ever growing popularity of comic books, series of superhero movies have been made. From The most recent Guardians of the Galaxy to the Avengers Assemble franchise it is a way for filmmakers to produce content that is infinite. Also with this franchise also come merchandise which produces more money added to the box office only their movie. Comic/ action movies are very popular with not only children but teenagers and young adults; or even men and women who have grown attached to their favourite superheroes over the years. 

Therefore as you can see genre is an important factor in any movie being made today. As it stimulates and engages the audience in whatever genre they choose to be lost in.