Introduction to Film Genre 

1) A film genre is a category based on similarities either in the narrative elements, aesthetic approach, or the emotional response to the film.

2) Genre is used to develop the type of story the filmmakers are trying to create and then focuses on the target audience they are trying to get the watch the film e.g horror film audiences 

3) A sub genre is the division of a larger genre of film. They are also used to keep fans of the genre more invested rather than using the same basic form of the genre e.g comedy a sub genre of that would be Rom-com.

4) A hybrid genre is when you don't focus exclusively on one genre but you blend two or more genres into the film.