Anthology
A story consisting of multiple smaller stories. This type of narrative caters to those with short attention spans.
Giallo
An Italian genre of film that blends slashers, mystery, crime, and madness. A good Giallo will also have a Goblin-esque score.
Monster Mash
The pairing of iconic monsters into the same universe, originating from the 1940s Universal monster movie crossovers, like Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man and House of Frankenstein.
Slasher
A serial killer with a preference for melee weapons, popularized in the 70s and 80s with horror icons Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Leatherface, and Michael Myers.
Western
A genre set in the American west during the late 1800s. A good western film ought to feature either Clint Eastwood or John Wayne.