Definitions (Movie Terms)
This word means a movie that many people like and is very successful.
POPULAR
Direct speech: “I love action movies.” → He said _____ .
that he loved action movies
This genre makes you laugh.
comedy
It’s sunny and I have money. I ____ go to the cinema tonight. (possible)
might / may
This word means a movie that few people like or few people go to see.
UNPOPULAR
Direct speech: “The special effects are amazing.” → She said _____ .
that the special effects were amazing
This genre has ghosts, monsters, or things that scare you.
horror
The reviews are terrible. The movie ____ be good. (not possible)
can’t
A person who writes their opinion about a movie, for a newspaper or website.
reviewer
Direct speech: “We will watch the trailer tomorrow.” → They said _____ .
that they would watch the trailer tomorrow
This genre has cars, fights, guns, and heroes.
action
The trailer looks amazing, but I’m not sure. It ____ be the best movie of the year. (possible)
could
All the songs and music in a movie.
soundtrack
Direct speech: “I didn’t like the cast.” → He said _____ .
that he hadn’t liked the cast (Accept: that he didn’t like the cast
This genre is about the future, space, robots, or aliens.
science fiction (sci-fi)
No tickets are left. We ____ see the movie today. (not possible)
can’t (accept won’t be able to)
A short video that shows exciting parts of a movie to make you want to see it.
TRAILER
Direct speech: “The reviews are very bad.” → The director said _____ .
that the reviews were very bad
This genre tries to make you cry or feel deep emotions.
drama
The special effects are by the same team as Avatar. The new movie ____ be incredible. (strong possibility)
must