typically include violence, extended fighting, physical feats, and frantic chases
action
typically uses action scenes to display and explore exotic locations
adventure
a series of drawings that are shown quickly one after another so that they look as if they are moving
animated
a book about your life that you write yourself
autobiography
a book that someone writes about someone else’s life
biography
a movie based on the events of someone’s life
biopic
a funny movie, play or television show
comedy
a play or movie about a particular historical period in which the actors wear clothes typical of that period
costume drama
a traditional children’s story in which magical things happen
fairy tale
a story that shows a lot of imagination and is very different from real life
fantasy
a historical novel or movie is based on people or events that existed in the past
historical
books and movies that are intended to frighten people
horror
a play or movie in which there are a lot of songs
musical
a movie or TV show that deals with love in a light-hearted way
romantic comedy
books and movies about imaginary future events and characters, often dealing with space travel and life on other planets
science fiction
a movie about the western United States in the 1800s, usually with cowboys
western
