This horror film fits into horror genre conventions; the film contains one of the conventional horror themes which is 'supernatural.' The characters in the film involved, are creepy children that are used/involved; the film is featured in small community/haunted houses and isolated places.
The cinematography is used in Paranormal Activity involve both low and high angle shots, hand-held camera to put the audience in an uncomfortable position, P.O.V (point of view) shots are used from the victim's perspective. The music used is usually slow and creepy which helps build the tension and non-deigetic sound is also used in certain scenes to create tension.
Sub-Genres:
Many genres that have sub-genres with their categories e.g : Crime & Gangster (genre) - 'Bad girl movies' (sub-genre)
Hybrid Sub-Genre:
More than 2 genres put together e.g : Romcom
ROMCOM GENRE:
Monster-in-law follows the traditional rules of a ROMCOM convention; the film has a three part structure, a boy and girl meet, they fall out in the middle of scene and a torn apart, and are later reunited and fall in love. Something comes inbetween the couple which causes them to break up or distsant themselves from one another, throughout the film they realise that they're made for each other and they get back together.
The main character (girl) in the film is a loveable character, and down to earth so the audience are able to connect with them.
Throughout the majority of the film lighting is bright which creates a postive/happy atmosphere. The lighting used in this genre of film usually reflects the tone or mood of a certain scene.
The setting of the ROMCOM follows teh usual ROMCOM conventions, the main settings in this film take place in places such as; beach, park and character's homes.
My Genre Convention:
CRIME&GANGSTER ;
- A gangster ( bad guy)
- Girl (romantic interest)
- Gangs
- The boss
- Fighting is involved
- Gun violence
- Criminal activities
- Death
