As blood-curdling as it is, we as humans love to be scared right out of our pants. Horror innovations continue to improve as our "horror immune systems" become stronger and stronger.
Jumping out from behind a wall can only go so far, but a classic cult film remake can send a new set of chills down your spine. These horror innovations extend into fashion, photography, entertainment and even stuffed animals. Enjoy, but viewer beware!
Implications - Consumers in modern society are looking for products that will shock them. Items that contain an unconventional element appeal to shoppers who want to differentiate themselves from others. Companies could develop more designs like this in order to appeal to a wider range of customers on the market.
30 Intimidating Horror Innovations
Scared Straight, From Fright Conventions to Literary Escapism:
Andrew Robichaud — Sep 18, 2009 — Unique
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Racy Horror Shoots
Lady Gaga is a Naked Vamp in Out Magazine
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Horror Body Painting
Beautiful Bodied Zombies
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Horror Photoshoptography
Digitally Edited Spooky Photography by Danielle_T
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Gothic Horror Fashion Shoots
Jean-Francois Campos for Flair magazine
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Horror Cosmetics
Extreme Facial Bodypainting
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Vampire Horrortography
Terry Richardson Captures Bloodthirsty Stars
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Horror Fashion
Freddy Krueger Nike Sneakers
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Pop Culture Icons as Bunnies
Amigurumi Knit Rabbits Inspired by Famous Horror Flicks
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Horror Conventions
Blood Bath & Zombie Parties at the Fangoria Show
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Horror Hangovers
10 Scary Party Drinks For Halloween
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Naughty Horror Films for Lingerie Promotions
Agent Provocateur Site Relaunch
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Scared Straight Ads
Horror Night on Discovery Channel
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Frankstein Fashion
Horrific and Horror-Inspired Clothing
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Psycho Cannibalistic Art
Playful Shock Horror Sculptures by Rosalia Banet
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Monster Invasion Postcards
'Holidaying Horrors' Depicts Terrible Tentacled Tourists
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Horror Stuffed Animals
Matt Kirkland's Dissected Toys
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Morbid Mind Creations
Jan Fabre Creates a Mythical World of Horror
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Horror Movie Portals
MySpace Launches New Fear Channel for Scary Movie Fans
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Artsy Horror Films
Rob Zombie's “Tyrannosaurus Rex” to Heads Into Production
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Horror-Flick Photography
Toy Photography Illustrates What Leatherface Does On His Day Off
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Scary Movie Stat Graphs
The Movie Monster Comparison Chart is Full of Horrors
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Google Maps to Share Horror Stories
"Sod Abroad" Promotion
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Recreating Classic Horror Movies
Billy Bob Thornton As Freddy Krueger
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Exclusive Horror E-Books
Stephen King Agrees to Write Amazon Kindle-Only Novel
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Celebrity Horror Comics
‘Jennifer Love Hewitt's The Music Box' is 10-Issues
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Halloween YouTube Contest
Miss Horrorfest 2007
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European Fright Conventions
Weekend of Horrors
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Literary Escapism
Economy Drives Readers to Sci-Fi & Horror Books as a Release
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