Genre Module Library - Genre, Atmosphere

Noir

[GENRE: Noir]

Themes: Moral ambiguity, betrayal, fatalism, secrets under the surface
Atmosphere: Rain-slicked streets, cigarette smoke, shadowy alleys, low jazz
Character Arcs: Jaded detectives, femme fatales, compromised ideals
Framing: First-person or gritty third-person; internal monologue heavy
Pacing: Methodical with sharp moments of danger or revelation

Mystery

[GENRE: Mystery]

Themes: Uncovering secrets, solving puzzles, trust and deception
Atmosphere: Dim rooms, cold logic, quiet tension, ticking clocks
Character Arcs: Reluctant sleuths, wrongly accused, hidden motives
Framing: Clue-driven, nonlinear discoveries, flashbacks
Pacing: Steady build-up, punctuated by clue reveals

Psycological Thriller

[GENRE: Psychological Thriller]

Themes: Paranoia, mental collapse, hidden truth
Atmosphere: Claustrophobic, distorted perception, unreliable narration
Character Arcs: Mind games, self-doubt, betrayal from within
Framing: Shifts in POV, dream-vs-reality tension
Pacing: Slow burn toward psychological climax

Court Drama

[GENRE: Courtroom Drama]

Themes: Justice, truth vs performance, moral dilemma
Atmosphere: Tense silences, rising tension, shifting public perception
Character Arcs: Conviction vs doubt, idealism vs corruption
Framing: Dialogue-heavy, flashbacks, cross-examinations
Pacing: Structured by rising stakes, major reveals