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Words Related to Cinema and Theater - Film Genres

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action film
[noun]
a film genre that has a lot of exciting events, and usually contains violence
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disaster film
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a genre of film that typically portrays a catastrophic event or situation, such as natural disasters or human-made crises, and the resulting impact on characters and society
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Heroic Bloodshed
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a Hong Kong action film subgenre characterized by stylized gunfights, themes of brotherhood and honor, and a personal code of justice
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martial arts film
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a genre of action films that feature extensive combat scenes, often highlighting the skills of the performers, and are typically associated with East Asian cinema
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spy film
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a genre of cinema that often involves espionage, secret agents, and political plots, and typically features action, suspense, and espionage techniques such as gadgets and disguises
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superhero film
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a film genre featuring a heroic protagonist with extraordinary abilities or powers, often in a comic book format, fighting a supervillain or a threat to humanity
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war film
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a type of movie that shows stories about wars and the people involved, with a focus on action, drama, and the effects of war
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pirate film
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a genre of movie that is mainly about pirates, their way of life, and their adventures
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adventure film
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a movie genre where the characters go on an exciting and sometimes dangerous journey to different places
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swashbuckler film
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a type of adventure film that typically features flashy sword fights, heroic characters, and romance, often set in historical periods or fictional worlds
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samurai film
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a movie genre that features Japanese warriors known as samurai, often set in feudal Japan, and typically involves sword fights, honor codes, and themes of loyalty and sacrifice
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animation
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a movie in which animated characters move
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comedy film
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a film genre that aims to entertain and make audiences laugh, typically through humorous situations, exaggerated characters, witty dialogue, and clever plot twists
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action comedy
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a movie genre that combines elements of both action and comedy, typically featuring fast-paced action scenes and humorous moments to create an entertaining and often lighthearted film
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buddy comedy
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a type of comedy film that centers around the humorous interactions and adventures of two unlikely friends or partners, often with contrasting personalities or backgrounds
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black comedy
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a genre of comedy that uses topics and situations that are usually considered taboo or tragic, such as death, disease, war, and crime, to create humor
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mockumentary
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a fictional film or television show presented in a documentary style, often using satire and humor to comment on real-life events or social issues
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parody film
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a comedic work that intentionally imitates and exaggerates the style, tone, and content of another film or genre, often for the purpose of satire or ridicule
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romantic comedy
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a genre of movie that depicts the comic events resulting in the development of a romantic relationship
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screwball comedy
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a type of romantic comedy characterized by fast-paced humor, witty dialogue, and unconventional romantic relationships involving eccentric characters
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slapstick film
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a type of comedy that relies on physical humor and exaggerated, often violent, actions and movements, typically with little to no dialogue, to create comedic effect
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docudrama
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a movie or television show based on real events, but not accurate in all the details
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legal drama
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a genre of television, film, or literature that focuses on legal cases and the courtroom, often involving lawyers, judges, and the legal system
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medical drama
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a genre of television, film, or literature that focuses on medical cases and the lives of healthcare professionals, often involving intense situations and medical emergencies
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melodrama
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an exaggerated dramatic genre that aims to elicit strong emotional responses from the audience
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political drama
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a genre of television, film, or literature that focuses on political conflicts and the workings of government, often involving power struggles, scandals, and controversies
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psychological drama
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a play or motion picture that mainly focuses on the psychological condition of the characters rather than the events
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teen drama
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a genre of television, film, or literature that focuses on the lives and experiences of teenagers, often exploring themes related to adolescence, such as identity, relationships, and coming of age
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fantasy
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a type of story, movie, etc. involving magic and adventure, not facts
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historical film
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a genre of cinema that depicts past events and people, often with an emphasis on historical accuracy, costumes, and settings
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biographical film
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a genre of cinema that depicts the life story of a real person or group of people, often with a focus on their achievements, struggles, and personal relationships
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historical drama
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a genre of storytelling that depicts historical events and people in a dramatic style, often with a focus on authenticity and accuracy, and can be found in film, television, or theater
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horror film
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a film genre that has a lot of unnatural or frightening events intending to scare people
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slasher
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a horror movie in which characters are brutalized and murdered by an unknown person
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splatter film
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a subgenre of horror cinema that focuses on excessive graphic violence and gore, often depicting the spraying or splattering of blood and bodily fluids
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zombie film
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a genre of horror cinema that typically features undead creatures who rise from the dead and hunger for human flesh
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musical
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any theatrical performance that combines singing, dancing, and acting to tell a story
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epic
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a long movie full of adventure that could be about a historical event
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film noir
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a type of movie involving crime including shadowy footage and dark background music that depicted cynical characters caught in dangerous situations
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neo-noir
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a subgenre of film noir with a contemporary setting, complex characters, and elements of other genres, while still featuring a dark and pessimistic tone
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tech-noir
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a subgenre of science fiction and crime films that blends film noir and cyberpunk elements, with a focus on advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and dystopian futures
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romance
[noun]
a novel or movie about love
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historical romance
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a genre of cinema that typically features a love story set in a historical period, often with a focus on the social customs, clothing, and architecture of the time
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paranormal romance
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a subgenre of romance films that often features supernatural creatures, such as vampires, werewolves, or ghosts, as the love interest or as a key element of the story
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romantic fantasy
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a subgenre of fantasy films that typically combines elements of romance and fantasy, often featuring a love story between human characters and mythical creatures or set in a magical world
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romantic thriller
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a subgenre of thriller films that typically combines elements of romance and suspense, often featuring a love story between the main characters amidst a dangerous or thrilling plot
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science fiction
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books, movies, etc. about imaginary things based on science
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dystopian film
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a subgenre of science fiction that often portrays a bleak and oppressive future society, with themes of totalitarianism, environmental disaster, or other societal collapse
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post-apocalyptic film
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a subgenre of science fiction that often depicts a world after a catastrophic event, such as a nuclear war, pandemic, or environmental disaster
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military science fiction
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a subgenre of sci-fi that focuses on military themes, including futuristic warfare and interstellar travel
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steampunk film
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a subgenre of science fiction or fantasy that typically features steam-powered machinery, Victorian-era fashion and design, and alternate histories or retro futuristic worlds
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utopian film
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a subgenre of science fiction or speculative fiction that often depicts an idealized society or world that is free from conflict, inequality, or other societal problems
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thriller
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a movie, novel, etc. with an exciting plot that deals with crime
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psychological thriller
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a subgenre of thriller that often explores the inner workings of the human mind, with a focus on psychological suspense, manipulation, and paranoia, rather than physical action or violence
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mystery
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a movie, novel, or play in which a crime takes place, especially a murder, and the story starts unraveling as it goes on
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techno-thriller
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a thriller subgenre that focuses on technology and often features computer systems, hacking, and high-tech elements as key plot points, with the threat of technological disaster or misuse being central to the story
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Western
[noun]
a movie or book that usually involves the lives and adventures of cowboys in western US
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epic western
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a subgenre of the western film that features a larger-than-life story and typically spans a significant period, often including historical events or figures, with a grand scale and cinematic style
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revisionist western
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a film that subverts or reimagines traditional western tropes and themes, often presenting a more nuanced and critical portrayal of the American West and its history
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Spaghetti Western
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a western movie that is produced in Italy with a low budget
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road film
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a genre of film in which the main characters embark on a journey or a road trip
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gangster film
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a genre of film that centers around criminal organizations or individuals, often with a focus on organized crime in the United States during the Prohibition era
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erotic film
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a type of movie that has a strong focus on sexual themes and content
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crime film
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a genre of film that focuses on criminal activity, either from the perspective of the criminals or law enforcement officers trying to solve the crime
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documentary
[noun]
a movie or TV program based on true stories giving facts about a particular person or event
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docufiction
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a genre of filmmaking that blends elements of documentary and fiction film, using real people or events but often fictionalizing certain aspects of the story for dramatic effect
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