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# Gruesome Facebook Likes
31st Oporto International Film Festival Poster is Bloody Good

By Summer Luu | Published 2011-02-23 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/31st-oporto-international-film-festival
References: [ibelieveinadv](http://www.ibelieveinadv.com/2011/02/fantasporto-horror-film-festival-like/) & [britfilms](http://www.britfilms.com/festivals/browse/?id=D5FD9B440ed8327520QnS2651E8B)

Taking a look at the 31st Oporto International Film Festival poster, I can clearly see that it's promoting the creepy horror category of the program.

A dismembered hand with blood spewing out is enough to make me queasy, and is one of many reasons why I don't watch [scary movies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-coffin). But using the blood to draw out the iconic [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-debuts-at-stagecoach) Like button with the hand giving it a thumbs up is a lighthearted approach that makes me feel reassured that the 31st Oporto International Film Festival has something for everyone. Even for the 'fraidy cats like me.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.7/10
- Popularity: 78% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Creepy Advertising:** Opportunity for companies to promote their products or services using creepy and disturbing imagery and messaging to capture the attention of audiences.
- **Humorous Horror:** Opportunity for creators to craft horror content with the use of comedic elements to cater to a wider audience that may not necessarily be fans of the genre.
- **Social Media Satire:** Opportunity for content creators to use social media references and satire to engage with audiences online through a relatable and humorous lens.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Film Industry:** Opportunity for the film industry to expand horizons by exploring parodies, satirical horror, and non-traditional visual storytelling.
- **Advertising Industry:** Opportunity for the advertising industry to take risks by utilizing unsettling themes and humorous approaches in their ad campaigns to stand out and connect with audiences.
- **Social Media Industry:** Opportunity for the social media industry to embrace satirical and humorous content by showcasing diverse perspectives and humor based on trending topics in popular culture.

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