Monday, 9 December 2013

Sub-genres




Teen films are films that are based around the lives of teenagers and involve a lot of stereotypes. The main audience for teen films are usually young adults and teenagers as they can relate to most of the scenarios that are illustrated in the film.

There are different sub-genres of teen films, for example:


  • Comedy

  • Action

  • Horror

  • Fantasy 

  • Romance 

  • Drama/Crime 




Usually in teen films you have stereotype characters such as the popular guy (jock, sports team captain), the pretty girl every guy wants to get with (usually the cheerleader captain), the geeks/nerds, the outcasts and the new girl/boy.

The typical locations that you would come across in teen films is...

Within the home - Kitchen, Bedrooms, Living room, Garden, Bathroom

Within School/College - Hallways, Classrooms, Cafeteria, Sports hall, School bus

To do with sports - Football stadiums, Basketball games, Gym, Dance studios

Hanging out - Diners, Forest/Woods, Shopping Malls, Parks, Cinemas, Arcades, Beach

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