Film Genres Jeopardy

Horror

1

What does horror aim to make you feel?

Fear/Scared

2

What is the term for horror that focuses on the spiritual world?

Supernatural horror/Paranormal horror

3

What do you call horror that uses your mind to disturb or unsettle you?

Psychological horror

4

What's the term for fear of the familiar turned strange and disturbing?

The uncanny

5

What is the term for emotional release you may feel after watching horror?

Catharsis

Mystery

1

When the police bring you in for questioning, what is the process called?

An interrogation!

2

Let's say the criminal shot two people, threw the gun to you, and went and hid in a nearby forest as police arrived. What is that act called?

Framing someone

3

Instead of focusing on who did the crime, this type of film focuses on how the crime was done. What is this called?

A howdunit

4

When important information is hidden from the audience, that's called:

Misleading or misdirecting

5

There is a principle that states that the audience should have a fair chance at solving the main mystery in the film. What is this called?

Knox's Decalogue

Drama

1

The highest point of action, or the ultimate turning point in a drama, is called:

A climax

2

The person or thing that opposes the main character is called an:

Antagonist

3

This character is often introduced as a contrast to another character, to highlight the given character's traits.

They are called a foil.

4

This type of character is still a protagonist, but is still flawed and doesn't have all the characteristics of a "textbook" hero.

Anti-hero

5

What do you call the pyramid diagram that illustrates the key tension/action/energy points of a drama?

Freytag's Pyramid

Animation

1

When an animator wants depth and realism, what type of animation will they use?

3D animation

2

CGI stands for what?

Computer generated imagery

3

This style of animation uses dramatic movement and expressive timing, and can be hand-drawn beforehand. What style is this?

Cartoon animation

4

An animation style that utilizes fast movement to cause blurring is called:

Motion blur

5

Color motion picture film was patented in what year?

1899

Musicals

1

The group of 41 theaters that show the greatest musicals is called:

Broadway

2

When a musical has coordinated dance moves, it's called a _________.

Choreography

3

The instrumental music that's played with vocals is called an:

Accompaniment

4

A song that opens the show and sets the tone is called the:

Opening number

5

What is the term that refers to dialogue, stage directions, and the overall script?

Libretto