Types of Films
A set of films in which the same characters appear in related stories
franchise /ˈfræntʃaɪz/
Information that you are given about what is going to happen in a film, television series, etc. before it is shown to the public
spoiler
A person who plays the main part in a film
lead
A book or a film about events that happened before those in a popular book or film that has already appeared
prequel
An unexpected change or development in a story or situation
twist
A man whose job is to do dangerous things in place of an actor in a film
stunt
A book or a film which is based on another book or film that has been very successful
spin-off
A film that is based on a particular book or play but has been changed to suit the new medium.
adaptation
A person who goes to the cinema, especially when they do it regularly
filmgoer
A book or a film that continues the story of an earlier one
sequel
The things that are supposed to have happened to the characters in a film before the main story of the film
backstory
A person who is employed to play a very small part in a film, usually as a member of a crowd
extra
An advertisement for a film that does not mention details of the plot much but is intended to make people interested and likely to pay attention to later advertisements
teaser
The basic story in a film.
Synonym: plot
storyline
A person who is very interested in films and cinematography and knows a lot about it
film buff