Genres of Films

  Film Genres

         A genre is a category or type of artistic work—like a film, book, music, or game—that shares common characteristics in style, theme, structure, or subject matter.

             In simple terms, a genre tells you what kind of story or experience to expect.

In films:

• Genre helps group movies with similar content.

• It guides the audience in choosing what to watch (e.g., if you want to laugh, you pick a comedy).

Types of genres

1. Action 

• Key Elements: Explosions, fight scenes, car chases,                               stunts, fast pacing.

• Themes: Heroism, survival, revenge, justice.

• Examples: Master, Amaran, Back in Action

2. Adventure

      • Key Elements: Travel, exploration, exotic settings,                                          quests.

      • Themes: Discovery, courage, overcoming obstacles.

      • Examples: The Jungle Book, Jungle Cruise, Jurassic                                World

3. Comedy

       • Key Elements: Humor, misunderstandings, satire,                                         slapstick.

       • Themes: Everyday life exaggerated, relationships,                                irony.

       • Examples: The Dictator, Mad, Tentigo( Nelum                                         Kuluna)

4. Horror

       • Key Elements: Supernatural elements, jump                                                    scares, dark visuals.

       • Themes: Fear, death, the unknown, evil.

       • Examples: The Conjuring, The Nun, Annabelle

5. Thriller

       • Key Elements: Suspense, tension, plot twists,                                                  danger.

       • Themes: Crime, paranoia, betrayal.

       • Examples:  The Departed, The Prestig, Ratchasan

6. Fantasy

       • Key Elements: Magic, mythical creatures,                                                         imaginary worlds.

       • Themes: Good vs. evil, destiny, hero’s journey.

       • Examples: Harry potter,Avatar, Barbie