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Do film genres change over time? Answer with reference to two or more genres you have studied in the context of the concept of film.
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Do film genres change over time? Answer with reference to two or more genres you have studied in the context of the concept of film. With reference to horror film and texts from the sub-genre vampires, particularly those dealing with the Dracula story, are interesting to investigating how the horror genre has changed over time, because of their lasting popularity but changing appeal. From an industrial perspective genre emerged from studio system's dual need for standardisation and differentiation. These are based on recognisable conventions including narrative, character, iconography, mise en scene and reflecting ideologies of the era. Typically, the horror genre has retained many of its conventions while undergoing many changes else where, such as technology, changes in audience expectations, censorship and codes of conduct. The three Dracula films I have studied are from three very different era's and these are reflected greatly within them. All the Dracula films; Browning 1931, Hammer House...
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