# Image-Based Film Summaries These One-Page Plot Summaries are Told with Symbols By Angela Rajic | Published 2013-12-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plot-summaries References: [mightymega](http://mightymega.com/2013/12/19/shortology-telling-of-sci-fi-films/) & [h-57](http://www.h-57.com/store/) Online Store H-57 has released an innovative set of plot summaries in poster form. The Shortology of Sci-Fi Films series summarizes iconic films from beginning to end using nothing but [minimalist symbols](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pictograms-iconic-japanese-designs). The poster for [Lord of the Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shire-set), for example, consists of a ring with a long arrow pointing to a volcano, basically summarizing the entire franchise as one epic journey to destroy the ring at Mount Doom. [E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/et-series) is also a single line long, with a set of arrows pointing from a UFO to a phone, a bike, and to another spaceship, aptly summarizing the movie without missing the famous flying bicycle sequence. These unusual and often humorous plot summaries make for great guessing games among friends or at parties, and simplify even the most complex of movie plots. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Summaries:** Creating simplified visual representations of complex narratives for easier understanding and engagement. - **Visual Storytelling:** Using symbols and imagery to convey the essence of a narrative in a concise and impactful way. - **Gamified Entertainment:** Transforming movie plot summaries into interactive guessing games to enhance social interactions and engagement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Graphic Design:** Opportunity to create innovative and visually striking poster designs that distill complex narratives into simple symbols. - **Entertainment:** Potential to enhance the movie-watching experience by providing intriguing and interactive plot summaries that spark curiosity and discussion. - **Social Events:** Incorporating minimalist film plot summaries into party games to engage and entertain guests, creating memorable and enjoyable experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [AI-Generated Christmas Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-posters.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Cinematic Exploration Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-roadmap.md) - [Film-Themed Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrounging-cookbook.md) - [Sci-Fi Film Graphic Novels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-the-official-movie-graphic-novel.md) - [Cinematic Discovery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whats-after-the-movie.md) - [Sci-Fi Sneaker Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-et-collection.md)