The Fomula

The formula is what one would call the recipe for a genre. 'The formula' consists of many elements which you would expect to see in all Genres. Most genres have selection of elements from which they would illustrate from. It is the elements that make the formula for the genre they sum up what is expected to be seen, the way in which the the elements work together is called 'the formula' . The formula consists of;
Protaganists which are recognisable lead characters, these may be heroes or villains. These lead charactes often have similar trates across a number of genres it is also said that many o the male protaganists are 'Loners' for example the 'Joker' in "The dark knight" suffered in his past life and is now a solo villain terrorising Gotham city.
Stock characters are recognisable though minor characters who play part in the film for example in the "Scream" series faturd actor Courtney cox a member of press although she had a minor role she still featured in all three films.
Plot and stock situations are predictale scenes that one would see given the film genre for example a love story will encouter some kind of confrontation from the past or present therfore leaving the relationship o nthe brink of hope.
Icons are crucial to some genre's the allow the audience to Immediately know what territory they are in just by understanding the icons.
Background and decor this element is very distinctive as it relates to the set, once the audience acknowledge the decor they could instantly imagine the setting.

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