This document outlines Buscombe's theory that genre in film is defined by iconography found in locations, character appearances, tools used, and miscellaneous elements depicted in film posters. Specifically, Buscombe's theory states that analyzing icons related to these four categories can help identify and define a film's genre.

1. Conventions of the Horror Genre
Film Posters

2. Buscombe’s Theory
Genre is defined by ICONOGRAPHY
Look for icons in:
• Location
• Appearance of characters
• Tools used
• Miscellaneous

3. Buscombe’s Theory
LOCATION

8. Buscombe’s Theory
APPEARANCE

15. Buscombe’s Theory
TOOLS

23. Buscombe’s Theory
MISCELLANEOUS
Can include lighting, palette, graphology etc