Monster in the house:
Essentially, the monster in the house category would mean that the film is of the horror genre. They tell the story of a powerful creature or monster who has the intentions of hurting or killing everyone in the film. Usually one of the characters in the film is guilty of a 'sin' which releases or brings the monster to life such as in Frankenstein. Other examples include Jaws, The Ring and Paranormal activity.
Golden fleece:
The golden fleece categorises films as being 'road movies' meaning that the main protagonist must hit the road in order to obtain a prize such as a lesson learnt or a treasure. The protagonist remains the focus of the film throughout and when they 'hit the road', they usually discover themselves and find out things that they did not know before. Examples of golden fleece movies include Raiders of the Lost ark and The hobbit.
Out of the bottle:
The out of the bottle category includes films from the magical and fantasy film genres such as Bruce Almighty and Evan Almighty. The hero is granted a wish or desire of theirs and a spell is used as a framework in order to teach them a moral lesson and make them change their ways.
Dude with a problem:
This category includes many film genres such as comedy, horror and action. It is usually about a normal character who develops an attitude along the path of heroism which is triggered through a sudden event. They will often find that they need to save the planet or deal with other life or death situations. Films that would fall into this category include Transporter, Taken and Die Hard.
Rites of passage:
Typically, the main protagonist of the film reaches a crossroad in their life whether this may be a break up/divorce, retirement or a mid life crisis. The hero struggles to overcome and solve the problem and often finds that they are making the problem worse without meaning to. The problem may not always be completely solved and the hero matures and accepts the certain aspect of life. However, when the problem is solved, the hero feels a huge relief such as in The pursuit of Happyness.
Buddy love:
These films refer to our physiological need to be loved and accepted. Transformation lies at the center of these films and despite whatever obstacles lie in the way, two people need to be together to function at their best. Examples of these films include Bad Boys and Dumb and Dumberer.
Whydunit:
Films of the thriller, crime and mystery genres fall under this category. The focus of these films is to find out why an action has been committed rather than when, where and who done it. The reason is usually due to money, sex, power or greed and all rules are eventually broken in order to unravel the mystery. An example of a whydunit film is silence of the lambs.
Fool triumphant:
Fool triumphant films tend to fall under the comedy genre. They are about a character who is oblivious to the world around them labeling them as an underdog who eventually comes out on top giving the film a happy ending. Examples include Dodgeball and Forrest gump.
Institutionalized:
This category follows movies that are centered around a group of characters/friends who often go on quests/adventures. There are happy and sad moments in these films, with the ending usually being that of a happy outcome. Examples include Stand By Me and The Goonies.
Superhero:
This category focuses on the hero of a film who finds that they have special skills and abilities and have to put them to use in scenarios such as saving the world or defeating the villain. They are usually the audience's favourite character in the film. Examples include Hancock and Superman.
Essentially, the monster in the house category would mean that the film is of the horror genre. They tell the story of a powerful creature or monster who has the intentions of hurting or killing everyone in the film. Usually one of the characters in the film is guilty of a 'sin' which releases or brings the monster to life such as in Frankenstein. Other examples include Jaws, The Ring and Paranormal activity.
Golden fleece:
The golden fleece categorises films as being 'road movies' meaning that the main protagonist must hit the road in order to obtain a prize such as a lesson learnt or a treasure. The protagonist remains the focus of the film throughout and when they 'hit the road', they usually discover themselves and find out things that they did not know before. Examples of golden fleece movies include Raiders of the Lost ark and The hobbit.
Out of the bottle:
The out of the bottle category includes films from the magical and fantasy film genres such as Bruce Almighty and Evan Almighty. The hero is granted a wish or desire of theirs and a spell is used as a framework in order to teach them a moral lesson and make them change their ways.
Dude with a problem:
This category includes many film genres such as comedy, horror and action. It is usually about a normal character who develops an attitude along the path of heroism which is triggered through a sudden event. They will often find that they need to save the planet or deal with other life or death situations. Films that would fall into this category include Transporter, Taken and Die Hard.
Rites of passage:
Typically, the main protagonist of the film reaches a crossroad in their life whether this may be a break up/divorce, retirement or a mid life crisis. The hero struggles to overcome and solve the problem and often finds that they are making the problem worse without meaning to. The problem may not always be completely solved and the hero matures and accepts the certain aspect of life. However, when the problem is solved, the hero feels a huge relief such as in The pursuit of Happyness.
Buddy love:
These films refer to our physiological need to be loved and accepted. Transformation lies at the center of these films and despite whatever obstacles lie in the way, two people need to be together to function at their best. Examples of these films include Bad Boys and Dumb and Dumberer.
Whydunit:
Films of the thriller, crime and mystery genres fall under this category. The focus of these films is to find out why an action has been committed rather than when, where and who done it. The reason is usually due to money, sex, power or greed and all rules are eventually broken in order to unravel the mystery. An example of a whydunit film is silence of the lambs.
Fool triumphant:
Fool triumphant films tend to fall under the comedy genre. They are about a character who is oblivious to the world around them labeling them as an underdog who eventually comes out on top giving the film a happy ending. Examples include Dodgeball and Forrest gump.
Institutionalized:
This category follows movies that are centered around a group of characters/friends who often go on quests/adventures. There are happy and sad moments in these films, with the ending usually being that of a happy outcome. Examples include Stand By Me and The Goonies.
Superhero:
This category focuses on the hero of a film who finds that they have special skills and abilities and have to put them to use in scenarios such as saving the world or defeating the villain. They are usually the audience's favourite character in the film. Examples include Hancock and Superman.
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