The popularity of genre films is due at least in part to

A. the "guilty pleasure" aspect of most genre films' subject matter.
B. their ability to reinforce basic American beliefs, values, and myths.
C. their ability to bring variation to popular formula stories.
D. the great use of violence and extreme visuals.


Answer: B

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