# Action-Packed Claymation Spoofs Claycat's 'The Raid' is a Feline Fiasco By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-06-04 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claycats-the-raid References: [obviouswinner](http://www.obviouswinner.com/obvwin/2012/5/31/the-raid-watch-these-claymation-cats-go-on-a-shooting-rampag.html) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/user/leehardcastle?feature=watch) Claymation artist Lee Hardcastle created his own version of the new high-intensity action film directed by Gareth Evans with the short video Claycat's The Raid. The Raid: Redemption is an action-packed film about a SWAT team that infiltrates a condo run by a ruthless crime lord. Of course as in most action films nothing goes according to plan and an onslaught of bullets and machetes ensues. The [claymation trailer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bisto-wallace-gromit) is just as, if not more, violent then its real-time counterpart. With cops and criminals displayed as cats, the video substitutes catnip for marijuana and a ball of yarn for a grenade. Aside from the cute cat references, the Claycat's the Raid is full of claymation-styled [gore and dismemberment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terminator-zero). The video is a hilarious tribute to a contemporary action film. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Claymation Parodies:** Leverage the popularity of action films by creating claymation parodies with a humorous twist. - **Violent Claymation:** Explore the potential of using claymation to create violent and gory scenes in a unique and entertaining way. - **Niche Film Tributes:** Tap into a niche audience by creating claymation tributes to popular contemporary films, offering a fresh and amusing take on the original material. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** Claymation artists can collaborate with filmmakers to create innovative and eye-catching movie trailers and promotional content. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Brands can incorporate claymation techniques into their advertising campaigns to create memorable and attention-grabbing content. - **Toy and Collectible Industry:** Create collectible figures and merchandise based on popular claymation characters, appealing to fans of both the film and the unique claymation art style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Halloween Special Claymations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-special.md) - [Claymation Fan Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaun-the-sheep-fan-contest.md) - [Villainous Pizza Crust Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-massacre-by-kfc.md) - [Claymation-Commemorating Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-blend-more-tea-gromit.md) - [Celebratory Claymation Cheese Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wensleydale-creamery-wallace-gromit.md) - [Influencer-Inspired Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomcat.md) - [Toy Brick-Made Festive Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herding-home-for-the-holiday.md) - [Cat-Themed Crime Podcasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purry-duty.md) - [Toy Brick Reimagined Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-movie.md)