Genre and Convention

Attack The Block

Teen films is targeted are teenager and young adults (13-19 year old) both males and females that includes what teenagers are interested in such as crime, love and rebellion. 

Teenagers are stereotyped to be loud, wild, irresponsible and rebellious. The characters found in films are based on strong stereotypes. Through teen movies we are shown teenagers are portrayed in similar locations for example within the home the main rooms that teens are seen in are bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom. Another common setting is alley ways, inside and/or outside flats, classrooms and sport halls, around the neighbourhood and parties.  

The teen movie Coach Carter includes what appeals to teenagers such as crime, violence, sports.This trailer is the perfect example of the teenage stereotypes. Also it shows some of the common locations like the neighbourhood, classroom, sports hall and parties.
This movie attracts teens as they can relate to it also young adults as it reminds them of what they experienced.As the movie was inspired by a true story it instantly connects with teens as it portrays how their life could turn out to be.

There are many sub genres that are common with teenagers, these are ;

• Sci-fi  neighbour hood pertentionally
• Horror
• Comedy
• Teen Drama
• Musical 
• Thriller
• Crime
• Romance