Media Term Thursday #23

Horror film

Popular film genre designed to frighten the audience using explicit violence and supernatural creatures such as vampires, zombies, aliens or deranged people with chainsaws. Sometimes called ‘slasher’ films, as opposed to Thrillers which are more subtle and psychological, creating the horror in the viewer’s mind.

Excerpt from Media Key Terms and Concepts.

Media Term Thursday #14

Romantic Comedy

A film genre that deals with romantic mishaps and mismatches in a humorous way.

A basic plotline:

Despite obvious attraction, the would-be-lovers do not become romantically involved. After various comic scenes (social interactions laden with sexual tensions), they are parted, then realise they are made for each other, meet again and live happily ever after.

Excerpt from Media Key Terms and Concepts