Featuring scenes capable of finding their way into a Stephen King book-turned-movie, these 30 nightmarish innovations will make you want to sleep with the night light on all night.
From scary sandcastles to circus nightmare photography, check out these 30 super scary nightmarish innovations.
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Implications - Though most consumers spend their entire lives trying to dodge unpleasant experiences, some enjoy a little bit of fear and anxiety. This phenomena is referred to as scaretainment, and involves the activity of scaring oneself for entertainment. Companies that recognize this niche demographic release spooky products in the form of art, apparel, film or even food in order to provide consumers with the thrill they seek.
30 Nightmarish Innovations
From Scary Sandcastles to Circus Nightmare Photography:
Brian G Randles — Feb 1, 2010 — Art & Design
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Alarming Digitography
Marc Da Cunha Lopes' Enhanced Art is Forged in Nightmares
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Mind-Bending Sketches
Alex Andreyev Draws Disturbing Nightmares
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Children's Nightmare Photography (UPDATE)
Scary Work by Joshua Hoffine
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Nightmarish Nursery Rhymes
Putting a Morbid Twist on Children's Stories
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Nightmare-Inspired Photograpy
"After Dark, My Sweet" by Joshua Hoffine
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Circus Nightmare Photography
‘Psycho Clowns & Baby Dolls' Will Give You Bad Dreams
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Fuzzy Nightmare Toys
Clyde the Angry Bunny is Perfect for Scaring Kids
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Nightmarish Dreamtography
The Marco Grizelj Dreams Portfolio Torments Sleeping Beauty
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Cute & Creepy Halloween Decor
The Bunny Vampire Girl by Creepy Dolls Will Give You Nightmares
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Curse of The Dark Knight?
Morgan Freeman's Nightmare Makes Three
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Gothic Nightmare Illustrations
Greg Simkins' Macabre Paintings Leave You Wanting More
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Snake-Crushing Campaigns
The Copenhagen Zoo Bus Ads May Give You Nightmares
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Nightmarish Sandcastles
Sandlistaverk is Scary, Horrific, and Strange
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Evil Clown Obsessions
Coulrophobic Nightmares
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Nightmarish Silkscreens
Jason Cantoro Art Creates Macabre Images That Just Won't Go Away
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Playgrounds from Hell
Slavic Nightmare Park Has Demonic Play Equipment
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Fantasy Fashion Campaigns
Abandon Your Nightmares With Meltin'Pot
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Dream Catching Jewelry
Odelie Chan Gets Spiritual With Nightmare-Fighting Accessories
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Nightmare-Inspired Dolls
Krypt Kiddies
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Corporate Nightmare Artwork
Comments On Consumerism by Walter Robinson
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Nightmarish 3D Picturebooks
The Pop-Up Book of Phobias Is Not For the Faint of Heart
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Art to Cure Nightmares
Deranged Digital Mixed Media by Mia Makila
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Sci-Fi Bean Bags
‘Bucky's Nightmare' by Designer Mathieu Lehanneur
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Creepy Carpets
The Boogie Man Rug is the Luxurious Way to Induce Nightmares
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Nightmarish Neighbors
SMITH Magazine Creates 'Next-Door Neighbor' Comic Series
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Nightmare-Inducing Pillows
Skwaks Pillow Creations Encourage Opposite of Sweet Dreams
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Meat Infused Cupcakes
The Deluxe Meat Loaf Bakery is a Vegan's Worst Nightmare
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Bad Dreams as Art
'Welcome to My Nightmare' Installation
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Retro Arcade Nightlights
Fend Off Your Nightmares With Help From Pacman's Enemy
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Creative Dreamcatchers
Unique Handcrafted Arts to Help Keep Nightmares Away in Style
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Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
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Food-Inspired Novelty Candles
House of Savage Candles Look and Smell Like Cake
Comfort-Focused Luxury Dome Tents
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Minimalist Industrial Cameras
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AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
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Invisible Furniture Capsules
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Rave-Inspired At-Home Manicures
Rave Nailz Boasts a Variety of Eye-Catching Nail Designs
Glowing Power-Free Lamp Designs
The 'NISSHOKU' Lamp is Cordless Yet Battery-Free
Branded Technology Alarm Clocks
The Apple Snooze Alarm Clock Concept by Antoine Brieux is Cubic
Sleep-Enhancing Bedtime Lamps
The Loftie Lamp is Gentle, Stylish, and Functional
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Halloween-Themed Jewelry Charms
Gnoce Launches Its Adorable Halloween Collection & a Special Sale
Inflatable Multi-Story Tent Cabins
The Magic Fort by Thecatal Joins its Boundary Series
Light-Up Kidswear
Go-Glow by PatPat Features Fabric-Illuminating Technology
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Malleable Connected Illuminators
The Conceptual Pofu Lamp Encourages Interaction
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Artistic Magnetic Lamp Designs
The Scacco Matto Lamp by Francesco Cappuccio is Interactive
Smart Glass-Topped Lookouts
These Picturesque Cabins Offer Stunning Views Of the Sky
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Expansive Halloween Candy Collections
The Mars Wrigley 2023 Halloween Candies are Spooky
Curvaceous Storage-Focused Nightstands
The 'Cozy Night Stand’ Satisfying Holds All Essentials
Stress Reduction Table Lamps
The Conceptual 'Sunnest' Table Lamp by King Him Ho is Relaxing
Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns
The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
Twisting Donut-Shaped Bookshelves
The Hullabaloo Bookshelf by Deniz Aktay is Perplexing
3D-Printed Hotels
A First-of-Its-Kind Hotel is Coming to Marfa, Texas
Spooky Charming Pet Portraits
Crown & Paw Unveils Spooky Halloween Collection to Showcase Pets
Futuristic 3D-Printed Decor Collections
The Sekisai 'CO-BREATHING OBJECTS' Range is Ultra-Modern
AI-Assisted Ceiling Lights
Mati Papalini and Marko Filipic Design an AI-Assisted Lamp
Colourful Ambient Lamp Designs
The Neon Crystal Cube by ZK Wong Combines Art and Utility
Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions
Fort Makers Invite Six Creatives to Design Their Dream Home
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Film-Themed Cookbooks
A24's Scrounging Cookbook Takes Cues from Unusual Movie Meals
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Cinematic Bath Water Candles
Saltburn-Inspired Candles Were Inspired by the Film's Memorable Scene
Sculpted Wooden Desktop Illuminators
The 'Sleepy Wood' Desk Lamp by Jeongwoo SEO is Curvaceous
Paranormal Fashion Dolls
The Monster High Annabelle Doll Was Inspired by The Conjuring
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Color-Matching Night Lights
The Angelcare Magical Dreams Lumicolor Bear Night is Interactive
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Multipurpose Lifestyle Tablets
The iScream Homelearn Book Works in Many Orientations
Horror-Themed Overnight Experiences
The Warner Bros Icons of Horror Sees Iconic Wax Figures
Restful Sleep-Promoting Lifestyle Lines
Dans Un Jardin's Good Night Collection Promotes Relaxation
Circus Tent-Inspired Holiday Homes
Cubo Design Architect Designs the Circus Home in Japan
AR Monster Wines
19 Crimes & Universal Monsters Created Limited-Edition Halloween Wines
Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs
Photon Studio's Designs the Box in the Box Apartment
Monster-Themed Ice Creams
The Baskin-Robbins Okashina Okashina Halloween Celebration is Spooky
Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks
The Death for Dinner Cookbook by Zach Neil Has 60 Recipes
Wearable Avant-Garde Lamps
Rick Owens Presented the Strobe Show Highlighting Bright Helmets
Pop-Up Reading Light Lamps
The Nightside NS01 Personal Task Lamp Has a Patented Design
Immersive Lighting Installations
Occhio Spotlights Innovation & Imagination with New Installation
Biblical-Inspired Sculptural Furniture
Niamh Barry Presents a Range of Dynamic Lighting
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Vintage-Inspired Camping Lanterns
The MAX LANTERN Has a Three-in-One Design for Campsite Use
Diverse African Doll Collections
Disney Presents the Upcoming CreativeSoul Doll Collection
Glowing Tree-Surrounded Sheds
The 'Nightlight' Shed Glows After Dark for a Luminous Appearance
Glow-in-the-Dark Nail Polishes
Sally Hansen's Insta-Dri Glow in the Dark is Limited for Halloween
Bubble-Shaped Cribs
The Luxurious Bubble Baby Bed Gently Rocks Little Ones to Sleep
Sci Fi-Themed Glamping Retreats
The 'Outpost X' Retreats Boast An Ancient Yet Futuristic Aesthetic
Mechanical Candle-Inspired Timers
The 'CClock' Candle Timer by Pelin Özbalcı is Calming
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Shadow-Mimicking Photography Boards
V-Flat World Introduces the New 'Shadow Boards'
Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
Sarit Shani Hay Designs a New Playground in Tel Aviv
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani's Interactive Yogurt Packaging Engages Snackers for Halloween
Eclipse-Inspired Whimsical Pendant Lamps
Maro Designs the Otherworldly Space Traveler Lamp
Monstrous Horror Video Games
This Game Challenges Players to Evade An AI-Fueled Monster
Erie Halloween Pop-Ups
Black Lagoon Unveils Eerie 2023 Pop-Up Locations for Halloween Thrills
Horror-Themed Virtual Islands
Fortnite's Island Shares a Peek at Themes from the 'Talk to Me' Film
Ice Cream-Resembling Lamps
Crème Atelier Designs the Soft Serve Lamp Lighting Design
Fashionable Zombie Dolls
Zombaes Critter Chaos Dolls Have Spooky Mix-and-Match Features
Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
LightArt Presents the Ocean Coil Collection of Lamps
Spooky Pastel-Hued Halloween Decor
Michaels Sweet & Spooky Halloween Decor Collection is Playful
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Starry Multi-Layer Mattresses
The Starry Night Hybrid Mattress Was Inspired by a van Gogh Painting
Otherworldly Lighting Fixture Designs
Ross Gardam Uses Dark Disks for This Stunning Design
Protective Color Cosmetics
Screensaver Makes Color Cosmetics with Blue Light-Blocking Benefits
Illuminating Gamer Headphone Stands
The Monster ARC+ Smart Sound Reactive LED Lamp is Futuristic
Origami-Inspired Cubic Lamps
Alice Chun Designs the MEGAPUFF Lamp with Portable Features
Whimsical Premium Eyewear Collections
Gentle Monster Unveils the New Artful 2024 Collection
AI Horror Film Festivals
A.I.RHEADS SCAREFEST Shares Short Films Made with Artificial Intelligence
GenAI Bedtime Stories
SmartDreams Uses AI to Help Kids Craft Their Own Stories
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
Seaside-Inspired Lamp Series
Nemo LIghting Presents Two New Lamps for 3 Days of Design
Streaming Service Sleeping Bags
The Netflix Sleeping Bag Reminiscences on Olden Days
Filmic Swamp Accommodations
Airbnb is Inviting Guests to Book a Stay at Shrek's Swamp
Inflatable Colorful Lamps
Eva Ausmann Designs the Vibrant SQUEEZE Inflatable Lamp
Sleep-Enhancing Mobile Apps
Munice's Miracle Night Uses Customized Audio to Enhance Sleep
Squishy Fortune-Telling Toys
This Fortune Teller Squish Ball Reveals Answers with a Squeeze
Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches
Nightingale x Pizza Hut Dreamed Up a New Snack for April Fool's Day
Personalized-AI Bedtime Stories Clock
Loftie Unveils its New Magic Storymaker Feature to its Clock
Sleep-Inspiring Infrared Helmets
SleePYA Uses LEDs to Stimulate the Brain and Support Rest
Dream-Inspired Building Toys
Lego Dreamzzz Encourages Kids to Build with Their Imagination
Spooky Street Ad Experiences
These Fanta Halloween Projections Took Over a Busy Stockholm Street
Spooky Sparkly Nail Polishes
The Lights Lacquer Book of Hexes Polish Collection is Shimmering
Cinematic-Inspired Terrazo Collections
Concrete Collaborative Unveils Night Palm x Stealing Beauty
Horror-Themed QSR Short Films
The Jack In The Box 'Feeding Time' Short Film Offers Free Food
Vintage Projector Puzzle Kits
The LEGO Magic Lantern by Norders is a Functional Projector
Halloween-Themed QSR Meal Containers
McDonald's Boo Buckets are Back in Several New Styles
AI-Tailored Bedtime Stories
Slumber Stories AI Tells Stories Based on a Child's Interests
Animation Movie-Themed Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Unveils Latest Monsters Inc. Smartphone Cases
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Melody Playing Night Lights
tonies Releases Sleepy Friends Night Light Tonie with New Characters
Festive Makeup Collections
The Annabelle Holiday Collection Fuses Bold and Natural Cosmetics
Sleep-Aiding Lava Lamp Concepts
Alessandro Pennese Designs the EPY Lamp Concept to Induce Sleep
Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows
Beverly Fishman Presents the Something for the Pain Exhibition
Desert-Inspired Campground Hotels
BIG and ICON Join Forces to Develop the El Cosmico Project
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Immersive Movie Experiences
Canon Shared a Unique Experience of Knock at the Cabin CES 2023
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
3D-Woven Textile Lighting Collections
Aleksandra Gaca Unveils the Coastal Breeze Collection
Haunted Winchester Houses
Spirit Halloween Carves Out a Week of Surprises Ahead of Spooky Season
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Pillow Fort Hotel Retreats
Emma Unveils a New Sleep Retreat for Guests Driven by Nostalgia
Spooky Personal Care Products
The Bath & Body Works Halloween Collection Has Almost 100 Items
Mist-Making Genie Toys
Moose Toys' Magic Mixies Magic Lamp Inspires Magical Wish-Making
Spooky Ice Cream Collections
Salt & Straw's Scoops & Skulls Series Shares Halloween Ice Creams
Sand Dune-Inspired Sculptural Lighting
Moss Presents the Dune Light with Aluminum Shades
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Spooky Beer Challenges
For Halloween, Samuel Adams is Tapping into the Fear of an Empty Beer Glass
Slumber-Inducing Hotel Collections
Sleep Glow Launches its Newest Sleep Collection for Hotels
Haunted Gingerbread Houses
Sticky Fingers Bakery's Halloween Gingerbread House is a Sweet Treat
Nature-Inspired Collections
arcana Boasts a Series of Thoughtful Gifts for the Holidays
Community-Honoring Eerie Graphic Merchandise
Boiler Room Presents its New Capsule for FW23
Human Physio-Themed Lamps
Taras Yoom Designs the Dif Lamp with Physiological Themes
90s Horror-Inspired Podcasts
Are You Afraid of the Dark? The Official Podcast is Spooky
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Motion Blur-Inspired Rocking Chairs
Muddycap Designs the Fast Rocking Chair with a Visual Illusion
Haunting Tech Safety PSAs
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection Releases 'The Horse'
Base-Building Sleep Apps
'SleepTown' lets Users Build a Cartoon Town by Sleeping
Railway-Inspired Lighting Series
Novocastrian Designs the Insulator Lighting Collection
Celebratory Claymation Fashions
The the Nightmare Before Christmas Collection is at Hot Topic
Spooky Dessert Halloween Decorations
The Dunkin' Spider Donut Inflatable Celebrates the Treat