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# Recut Romance Thrillers
'500 Days of Summer: the Thriller' Features Great Editing & Scary Music

By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-05-28 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/500-days-of-summer-the-thriller
References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/theeurocentric/500-days-of-summer-the-thriller-wuk/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxRGIrLRWcg&feature=player_embedded)

The importance of editing and music choice in films is obviously important, as shown in '500 Days of Summer: the Thriller'.

This hilarious short [fake trailer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-movie) is quite believable as a thriller. If you haven't seen the original film, you would honestly think this was real. The combination of the perfectly chosen and cut scenes with the [dark and spooky music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scary-good-campaign) more than meets every requirement for a good thriller. Check out the '500 Days of Summer: the Thriller' for a quick laugh!

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.3/10
- Popularity: 60% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Recut Romance Thrillers:** Opportunity for editors and music producers to reimagine and create new genres by incorporating elements of romance and thriller.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Film and Entertainment:** Potential for filmmakers and production companies to explore new markets by reimagining and promoting recut romance thrillers.

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