Film Opening Genre Possibilities

    Hi blog! Choosing the genre and plot of our film opening is extremely important, as it can make or break a project. For this posting, I am going to discuss two possible genres that my team and I have been considering, which are coming of age and horror.

Coming of Age

    These films are defined as pictures that have plots based on the transition and complications of growing up psychologically as well as physically and morally. The target audience of coming of age films are typically teenagers, as most of the films highlight that time period specifically. Although it is a somewhat broad genre, it is a very popular one. The coming of age films often are paired with another subgenre such as romance, comedy, or musical.

    Perks of Being a Wallflower is a film that dives into the trauma as well as the drama of being a teenager, and the storytelling in this film was so well done, and truly is an inspiration for a potential project in the coming of age drama.

    Mama Mia follows the story of a mother and a daughter through the storytelling in the musical/comedy subgenre of coming of age. It is a very popular film, and a huge hit especially among teen girls for the iconic representation throughout.

    Finally, 13 Going on 30 describes the psychological aspect of growing from a preteen into an adult through comedy as well as romance, as it is one of the most well-known films in the coming of age genre. It is a beloved movie for it's perspective on maturing, and the techniques utilized throughout are certainly inspirational for a project in this genre.

Horror

    This genre is classified as a production that leaves the audience feel disturbed, scared, or shocked through specific techniques such as suspense. The target audience is typically teenagers and older, as they are not especially certified for children. Many horror films are based on the supernatural, while others may be psychological thrillers that are more based on the mental horror than physical.

    One example of a supernatural horror film would be Tarot, which is based on the tarot cards that are often associated with witchcraft. It has a frightening story, and has a target audience of teenagers, as implied by the cast being young.

 

    A Quiet Place is an example of a psychological thriller, as it is based on a family, including several children, to further portray the emotional horror. As the name describes, it is a nearly silent film, so it creates an intense and suspenseful tone that is an inspiration in the storytelling perspective of the horror sphere.

Both of these genres would be extremely rewarding to work on, so I will update once again once my team and I decide which one we will be studying for the next few months!