Eco-horror is a subgenre of horror film in which the natural world, or a monstrous aberration of it, becomes the primary antagonist, often as a form of retribution for humanity's environmental sins.
Genre & Style Terms Starting With E
The genre & style terms that begin with E, in alphabetical order.
Definitions of Genre & Style Terms Starting With E
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An eco-thriller is a subgenre of the thriller that uses environmental crises or ecological disasters as the basis for its suspense plot.
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EDM, or Electronic Dance Music, is a broad umbrella term for percussive electronic music genres produced primarily for nightclubs, raves, and festivals.
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An ensemble film features a large cast of characters whose interconnected or parallel storylines contribute to a single, overarching narrative or theme.
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A film built around multiple principal characters sharing equal narrative weight.
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A grand-scale film noted for sweeping scope, scale and production values.
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Ethnofiction is a documentary subgenre that blends factual ethnographic observation with fictional narrative elements, often featuring non-actors playing versions of themselves.
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Experimental film is a mode of filmmaking that rigorously re-evaluates cinematic conventions and explores non-traditional forms of expression, often outside of mainstream commercial practice.
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Low‑budget cinema emphasizing sensational content to attract niche audiences.
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A film style that distorts reality to convey emotional or psychological states
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A shot that magnifies a small detail to convey heightened emotion or narrative significance.
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