CHRISTIAN METZ MODEL OF GENRE DEVELOPMENT

Christian Metz Model of Genre Development

Christian Metz’s was French film theorist who is renowned for his genre characteristics theory. Metz’s claims there are reoccurring expectations there are 4 development stages that can be applied to a genre; Classical, Experimental, Parody and Deconstruction. 

Classical
An original piece of work which is developing the initial codes and conventions of the genre.

Experimental
This is where the genre is established and experiments which different sceneries and scenarios.

Parody
In the 90's the development stage reached a phrase where thriller scenes and movies incorporated comedic effects watering down expectations of the film. 

Deconstruction 
The thriller genre has now evolved into a stage where hybrids are evident. The thriller has now fused with several other genre creating sub-catergories the most established being sci-fi/thriller or horror/thriller hybrids.