Question

(5.4.c) types of movies (wk 5)
what similarities does the horror genre share with the science fiction genre?
both speculate on future trends and possibilities.
both deal with the transformation of ordinary people into extraordinary beings.
both are made with the intent to scare and terrify audiences.
both deal with the humans encounter with forces beyond his or her control and understanding.
both feature heroes that are typically stoic, courageous, and politically progressive.

Explanation:

Horror often involves supernatural or unknown terrifying forces, and science - fiction frequently has advanced or alien forces that humans struggle to understand and control. While science - fiction may speculate on future trends, not all horror does. Transformation of ordinary people is not a universal trait for both. Science - fiction is not always meant to scare, and heroes' traits like being politically progressive are not shared similarities.

Answer:

Both deal with the human's encounter with forces beyond his or her control and understanding.