Update, I tried researching the "Supernatural" genre only to realize that most of the movies in that category just simply do not match the vibes I'm going for, being Horror instead of "cozy". After some reflecting, (and comparing it to movies that somewhat fit the vibes) I had reached the conclusion that what I want might be closer to the "Horror Comedy" genre aimed at kids to teenagers (ex. Casper, We Have a Ghost, My Invisible Sister). However, even these examples are too focused on the horror aspect of it. I feel like what I'm going for is like a mix between Horror Comedy and Coming-of-Age. But even then, I wanted something with more drama rather than comedy and less horror. To say the least, I've been confused since starting my genre research.
Then in my AP Lit class we were introduced to Magical Realism.
Magical realism blends the real world with magic and fantasy. It uses stories, myths and folklore to explore our contemporary world. Characters in this genre do not see the magic around them as supernatural, instead they treat is as a normal part of their reality. The magical realism genre enhances the normal of this reality and is not tied to the rules of this world.
Examples
- Like Water For Chocolate (2011)
- Life of Pi (2011)
- Halloween (1978)
- Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
This is the perfect description for the kind of magic I want present in my story. The magic would be the kind of mystery that is accepted and not something which the characters attempt to solve. Unlike Casper, no characters are trying to figure out the science behind ghosts, the ghost simply exists. To be able to portray the magical in the real better, I will be analyzing examples of movie intros/movies that use this tool. Because this genre is usually more of a subgenre, I will also be researching more about the subgenres that the essence of my story embodies.
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