Media Research

Unstoppable (2010)
An action thriller film that tells the story of a runaway frieght train and two men who attempt to stop it. As soon as you watch this film you can tell its a action film. It contained certain elements that are common amongst the action genre.
They usually contain:
  • Big budget stunts
  • Fights
  • Spectacular rhythm and pacing
  • Adventurous battling men
  • Destructive crises

Kidulthood and Adulthood (2006 & 2008)
A British drama about the lifes of several teenagers. You can tell this is a drama film as it contains similar elements that every drama film contains. These include:
  • Portraying realistic characters
  • Life situations
  • Story line involves intense character development and interaction
  • Serious plots
 Splice (2008)
A Horror film about a young scientist couple, choosing to introduce human DNA into their work of splicing animal genes. You can tell that this is a horror film as it contains certain common elements. For example:
  • Frighten and invoke our hidden worst fears
  • Often in a terrifying, shocking finale
  • Wide range of styles: from deranged humans to monsters
  • Usually contains a vunerable female character