Genre Theory - Hibbert

Will Wright explains that genres are seen as almost myths. This means that they are like "stories" that people believe. I am studying horror genre, and can relate to this as the conventions contain mythical things, such as ghosts and vampires. Wright also thinks that genre makes the film easier to understand for a wider audience. I can relate to this with reference to the horror genre as, woth such a film as White Noise, i can see that it is aimed at a large audience, with all people above 18 targeted. With other films, such as Chucky, are aimed at an age range of 15, which ahows me that other groups of people who are younger and also interested in horror are able to watch the films they desire. Wright also says how genre is set to specific conventions, and any fluctuations in the conventions are made to reflect the changes and thoughts of the society they are shown. He a;sp tells us how the genre of the film reflects the things people are fond of, and the things that people enjoy about society. I can see this in horror films, as, such as in Shaun of the Dead, shopping centres and pubs are used, which are obvious places for people to enjoy and visit in society.