genrein
Genrein is a term used in media studies to describe the deliberate blending or cross-pollination of different genres within a single work or across a group of works. It refers to the phenomenon in which genre boundaries become porous as creators mix elements, tropes, and conventions from multiple genres, and as audiences interpret such blends.
Origins and usage: The term has appeared in contemporary critical writing and festival programs to capture
Mechanisms: Genrein operates through cross-genre hybridity, intertextual references, and marketing practices that encourage fluid genre expectations.
Examples: Works that blend science fiction with fantasy, horror with comedy, or documentary with narrative drama
Reception and critique: Proponents argue that genrein reflects evolving audience tastes and creative exploration. Critics contend
See also: cross-genre, genre-bending, hybridity, meta-genre.