Discussion on genres and sub-genres

 Tropes are things that are specific to certain types of genres. To understand tropes we have to understand what genres are. 

According to StudioBinder genre can be defined as "categories where a particular movie can be placed based on the setting, characters, plot, mood, tone, and theme." 

Genres also have sub-genres, which are "smaller category that fits inside a particular genre"

Overall the combination of genres and sub-genres allows for the overall combination of a great film.


Types of genres


  1. Action
  2. Comedy
  3. Crime
  4. Horror
  5. Romance
  6. Western

Types of sub-genres


Comedy
Slapstick - Mr. Bean & Three Stooges
Parody - Black Dynamite & Austin Powers
Raunch - American Pie & The 40 Year old Virgin 


Horror
Slashers - Halloween & Friday the 13th
Haunting - Poltergeist & The Others 
Killer Dolls - Annabelle & Child's Play


Sources: 
StudioBinder


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