Action Adventure - An action adventure films will usually include a chase of some sort. Guns/weapons are always a part of this genre too. Also there's always that antagonist vs protagonist storyline. Usually set in exotic locations.
Horror - Horror films usually have supernatural occurrences to make the viewer scared or unsettled. Possibly including the idea of demons, ghostly activity etc. Horror genre can usually overlap with Thriller.
Thriller - A thriller has to thrill the audience. In order to do this the usual plots include an antagonist and a protagonist. It may revolve around crime e.g murders, kidnappings, torture. Usually there will be a chase of some sort. Cliffhangers may be used in order to hook the audiences anticipation. Psychological plots are often used as this shocks the audience, building tension, making it more enjoyable.
Crime - Conventions in crime films are almost always going to have some sort of police/FBI in it. Sometimes it may contain some of the same conventions as sci-fi e.g scientific labs etc. There will be weapons such as guns, knifes.
Romance - Most plots are generally similar when it comes to Romantic films. The main conventions will be a man, a woman, a problem and a happy ending.
Comedy - Comedy films are usually part of a hybrid genre e.g Romantic Comedy.
Having ID these conventions how could you apply them to the genre of your own production?
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