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# Evil Baby Viral Pranks
This Viral Devil Baby Video Will Scare you into Theaters for 'Devil's Due'

By Angela Rajic | Published 2014-01-16 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devil-baby
References: [geekologie](http://geekologie.com/2014/01/classic-the-ol-screaming-devil-baby-in-a.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [ttp](http://ttp//www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUKMUZ4tlJg)

This devil baby prank video is making people scream with laughter. This is a [viral marketing gimmick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switzerland-is-fake) for the upcoming horror film Devil's Due (about an Antichrist pregnancy.) The Devil Baby Attack video was filmed in New York after the crew set up a baby carriage with a [sinister animatronic doll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-character) set to jump out at scream at people who stepped in, curious at the sound of a crying a baby in an abandoned stroller.

After just a day on [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazyface), this video has garnered over six million views and counting. Viewers watch people humorous reactions of fear, surprise, or even boredom in case. This devil baby prank video is a hilarious and memorable way to market a winter horror movie and will certainly garner viewers for the film.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.3/10
- Popularity: 35% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Viral Marketing:** Opportunity to create unique and engaging marketing campaigns that can go viral.
- **Experiential Marketing:** Opportunity to create immersive experiences that generate buzz and engagement.
- **Interactive Advertising:** Opportunity to use interactive technologies to captivate and entertain audiences.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Film Industry:** Opportunity for film companies to create innovative marketing campaigns for their movies.
- **Advertising Industry:** Opportunity for advertisers to explore new ways of engaging with consumers through viral campaigns.
- **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunity to leverage experiential marketing to create unique and memorable entertainment experiences.

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