Film Genre- CrimeBY CHRIS OSBYRNE

What is the crime genre?

Crime films are films that focus on the lives of criminals. The stylistic approach to a crime film varies from realistic portrayals of real-life criminal figures, to the far-fetched evil doings of imaginary arch-villains.

What are some of its sub-genres?

Crime films may fall under several different subgenres. These include:

1. Crime-comedies- ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’, ‘Boondock Saints’

2. Crime-thrillers- ‘Silence of the Lambs’, ‘No Country for Old Men’

3. Heist Films-‘Reservoir dogs’, ‘Dog Day Afternoon’, ‘Point Break’

4. Mob Films- ‘The Godfather’, ‘Goodfellas’, ‘Scarface’

Genre Conventions

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