Romantic Comedy - Sub-genres, Hybrids And Franchises

Franchises

Romantic Comedies Don't Normally Have Sequels Because There Is Nothing To Add To The Film As It Was Wrapped Up In The First One. 

There Are, However, The Odd Few That Do Have A Sequel Like:

1. 'The Kissing Booth'

  

2. 'To All The Boys I've Loved Before'

  

3. 'The Princess Diaries'

 

4. 'Bridget Jones'

 

 

5. 'Mamma Mia'

 

Sub-Genres

Sub-Genres Are When A Film Shares Conventions Of A Broad Genre - Such As The Rom-Com, But Is Closer To A Smaller Group Of Films Within That Genre, For Example:

1. The Family Rom-Com

  

2. The Time Altered Rom Com

  

3. The Teen Rom Com

  

4. The Vacation Rom Com

   

5. The Sports Rom Com

   

Hybrids

Hybrid Means A Film Genre That Blends Themes And Elements With Those Conventions From Other, Completely Different Genres, They Are Sometimes Referred To As Cross-Genre. Here Are Some Examples:

1. Action/Adventure Rom Com

  

2. Fairytale Meets Reality Rom-Com

  

3. Work Meets Love Rom-Com

  

4. Foreign Accent Rom-Com

  

5. Zombie Rom Com