The Movies/Movie types

Action Movie

Action Movies aren't just about fight scenes, car chases, criminals and shootouts, but can also be about battle scenes, soldiers and warfare. Whatever the theme or setting, action movies are nothing without a brave and resourceful hero-with or without an optional sidekick.

• Intro - Sets the scene for the rest of the movie and introduces the main characters and themes.
• Skirmish - The first confrontation between the hero and the villain- or one of the villain’s henchmen. The hero's enemy will usually win or escape after this confrontation.
• Investigate - Bruised but undeterred, the hero searches for clues to help in the mission.
• Fight - The hero has a significant fight with the villain's henchman, which the hero wins.
• Prepare - The hero pursues the villain, while training and preparing for a final confrontation.
• Battle - The Final action-packed battle between the hero and the villain
• Resolution - Having resolved the crime, knocked out the villain or gloriously won the war, the hero reflects upon the journey.

Horror Movie

Horror comes in many ghastly shapes and forms ranging from quick gore and slash fests to slow, mind bending physiological terrors. Some of the best horror movies make masterful use of sound and music to steadily frighten the audience and then make them jump at precisely the right moments.

• Intro - Sets The Scene and tone for the rest of the movie and introduces the main characters and themes.
• Shock - A Shocking event or strange occurrence that terrifies the hero and hints at the horror he or she must face.
• Pursuit - The hero, scared but undeterred, pursues all leads and investigates deeper.
• Encounter - A significant and terrifying scene in which the villain commits an evil deed, such as killing one of the supporting characters.
• Preparation - The hero prepares for the fated final encounter with the disfigured villain or malevolent force.
• Big Fight - The final confrontation between the hero and villain.
• Resolution - The hero has succeeded and vanquished the horrific foe and returns to normal life, forever changed by the terrifying experience.

Romance

From the first time they meet to the final smooch, romance movies are packed with trials and tribulations, prolonging the drama and teasing the eager audience by keeping the lovers apart until the very last, satisfying moment.

• Intro - Sets the Scene and tone for the rest of the movie and introduces the main characters and themes.
• Meeting - The first meeting between the hero and the love interest. This scene hints at the love and union to come.
• Problem - An obstacle or problem prevents love from blossoming right away and already, the hero and the love interest's union seems doomed never to happen.
• Time apart - The hero and their love interest spend time apart, but deep down, still pine for each other.
• Reunion - The hero and their love interest are reunited
• Argument- A final altercation threatens to ruin the duo's love.
• Resolution- Having overcome their final problem, the lovers fall into each others arms, together at last.

Sci-Fi

Whether they're set in space, here on earth or in a bizarre alternate universe, sci-fi movies aren't just about lasers and starships. Love stories, social interactions and moral dilemmas can be every bit as important. Just by using sci-fi props, costumes and backdrops, almost any set can be used to spice up cinematic adventures in space.

• Intro- Sets the scene and tone for the rest of the movie and introduces the main characters and themes.
• Encounter- The first confrontation between the hero and the villain, or the obstacle they face. The hero's enemy will usually win or escape this confrontation, or kidnap the hero's love interest.
• Survey- Wary but resilient, the hero surveys the situation, seeking clues to help the situation.
• Fight- a significant encounter occurs, such as a confrontation with the villain's henchmen.
• Pursuit- The hero pursues the villain and prepares for the final confrontation.
• Showdown- The final confrontation between the hero and the villain.
• Resolution- Having Conquered the enemy, resolved a moral crisis or simply rescued an alluring captive, the hero reflects upon the adventure.

Comedy

Though using incidental slapstick scenes can work wonders, if you want your comedy movies to be really funny and you don’t want to rely on chicken suits or other fun costumes to spark the laughs, you'll definitely need to add either subtitles, voiceovers or both.

• Intro- Sets the scene and tone for the rest of the movie and introduces the main characters, themes and locations
• Problem- The hero faces a problem or dilemma, which can be used to introduce the first major joke or comedy moment.
• Pursuit- Time for a change of location! The Hero travels in pursuit of someone or something they need
• Challenge- A challenge arises, and the hero gets to work with an arsenal of slapstick.
• Preparation- The hero must prepare themselves, and all their witty lines, for a final showdown.
• Conflict- The problem the hero faces escalates.
• Resolution- The hero overcomes the problem, all is resolved and much laughter is had by all.

The Hero and the Villain

Another constant within any Hollywood movie is the presence of a hero and a villain.

The Hero

The term 'hero' may seem more suited to adventure movies or epic myths and legends, but actually, it's also used to describe the protagonist- or main character- in every kind of movie.

Depending on the genre and theme, the hero may work alone or with a sidekick or two. They may have friends, companions or mentors who will, in most cases, aid or guide them along the way.

The hero must face and accept a challenge that rips them away from their normal, everyday life, then face and over come an array of obstacles and problems before they can defeat their nemesis or resolve the problems they face.

Once their quest is completed, the hero gains a new understanding of their environment, their accomplishments or themselves.

The Villain

The Villain comes in many guises, and though typically represented by an individual, can also be a group, a malevolent force or even a tricky situation or dilemma. For example, though there may be an individual who represents the villain in a romance movie, the villain can also be an obstacle to love, such as the events and issues that conspire against love blossoming.

Depending on the genre and theme, the villain may either do all the evil deeds themselves, or they may have henchmen, guards or associates on hand to do their bidding.