Since the early days of cinema, there has been an insatiable demand for new product. As the number of movies increased, many began to resemble each other and fall into certain types of genres. Critics, filmmakers, and audiences have classified films into groupings for critical appraisal, easy identification of the subject, or a quick clue to the films nature. From abstract through erotic, from new Chinese cinema or zombie films, 775 genres are included in this comprehensive reference work. Each entry includes a brief description of the category, the subgenres or related types of films, and a list of movies that best exemplify the genre, showing original title or titles, nationality (73 countries are represented), year of production, additional titles (working title, re-release title, translation, etc.) and director or filmmaker.
- ISBN10 0899507808
- ISBN13 9780899507804
- Publish Date 1 October 1993
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 2 January 2009
- Publish Country US
- Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 368
- Language English