Movie Vocabulary
A person who plays a character in a film
Actor
In this movie, a girl is swept away from her farm in Kansas to a magical land
Fast-paced movies with stunts, fights, and chases
Action
This actor is known for playing Jack in "Titanic"
Another word for the story of a film
Plot
A thriller film about capturing a killer shark
Jaws
Funny movies meant to make the audience laugh
Comedy
This actor is known for his roles in movies like "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "What's Eating Gilbert Grape"
Johnny Depp
A short preview video advertising an upcoming movie
Trailer
This horror film takes place in an empty hotel over the winter
Stories set in the future, space, or involving advanced technology
Sci-Fi
Sandra Bullock
A person who guides the actors and decides how the film is shot
Director
American crime film following an aging mafia patriarch
The Godfather
Frightening films designed to scare or shock
Horror
This actor is known for his action roles in film series like "Top Gun" and "Mission: Impossible"
Tom Cruise
An unexpected change in the direction of the story
Plot Twist
A sci-fi action movie where humanity is inside a computer simulation
The Matrix
Serious stories focused on realistic characters and deep emotions
Drama
This actress played Mia in "The Princess Diaries"
Anne Hathaway