Teen films - Genre and conventions by Harrison Parker

Common sub genres

Themes:

- Murder
- Family Issues
- Romance
- Conflict with authority
- Sport
- Drugs
- Sexual identity
- Ethnicity
- Gang culture - gun/knife crime
- General crime

Locations:

- Family home
- Cinema
- Beach
- Estate
- Streets



Characters:

- Male lead/female lead (romance)
- Drug dealer
- Parents
- Police
- Sportspeople (e.g. basketballer)