Steve Neale's Genre Theory
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- Created on: 14-09-17 14:47
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- Steve Neale's Genre Theory
- A film and its genre is defined by two things;
- How much it conforms to a certain genre's stereotypes and conventions.
- E.g. Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
- Shows conformation of horror convention as it is set in an abandoned house. This is standard of the genre as it places the audience in a mysterious and unfamiliar environment.
- E.g. Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
- How much it subverts that genre's stereotypes and conventions.
- E.g. Paranormal Activity.
- Shows subversion of horror convention as it is set in a regular house. This is uncommon for horror as it is usually a 'spooky' location.
- E.g. Paranormal Activity.
- How much it conforms to a certain genre's stereotypes and conventions.
- He says that a film must conform to these conventions enough that it can still qualify and be identified as a film of that genre.
- However, a film must subvert these conventions enough that it is still viewed as a unique film, not just a clone.
- A film and its genre is defined by two things;
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