1. Drama originated around the 16th century BC in ancient Greece and was used to act out stories for gods. Over time, drama has expanded its audience and become a hybrid genre, blending elements of comedy, drama, and romance.
2. Charlie Chaplin's 1936 film Modern Times exemplified this hybrid genre, blending comedy and social commentary about modern industrial society. The film relied heavily on music to convey emotions and heighten different scenes.
3. Horror and thriller films first emerged in the early 20th century to shock and terrify audiences. Advances in technology have allowed these genres to incorporate more realistic and convincing special effects over time. Many modern horrors blend with other genres like comedy.
16. Mystery thrillers! Made in 2010 Directed by Martine Scorsese Basic plot: set in 1954, U.S. Marshal investigates disappearance of a murderess who escaped from a hospital for the criminally insane and is presumed to be hiding nearby. Common characters, such as detectives. Disturbing unexplained behaviour adds the ‘thriller’ aspect.
17. Psychological Thrillers! Scenes of extreme and disturbing behaviour. Unusual, violent deaths. The villain or the ‘bad guy’ is often mentally ill or crazy. Made in 2004 Directed by James Wan Basic plot: Two men wake up in the secure lair of a serial killer. They must follow various rules and objectives if they wish to survive and win the deadly game.
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