In the spirit of Halloween Buzzfeed has put together a series of Photoshopped illustrations that showcase the various animated Disney princesses taking centre stage as the lead roles of cult favorite horror films. The mashups reimagine what it would be like if these PG characters were the stars in these super scary movies.
The contrast between an animated film and a horror flick is a massive one as both are geared towards different age groups, themes and levels of violence. Merging the two worlds together then creates for a satirical take on the spooky works. Along with a newly designed poster, each of the film mashups feature a comical plot description of the film detailing how the movie's plot line might slightly diverge with a princess as the lead role. For example, A Nightmare on Elm Street features princess Aurora with the storyline, "Aurora must fight sleep… and the real monster hidden deep within Maleficent’s Elm Street castle."
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Animated Horror Mashups
- There is an opportunity for creating animated horror content featuring beloved characters not typically associated with the genre.
- Satirical Horror Parodies
- Horror parodies with comedic elements could appeal to audiences looking for a lighthearted take on the horror genre.
- Unconventional Film Crossovers
- Merging familiar characters from one genre with another could create exciting and unexpected content for fans.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Film Industry
- The film industry can explore new ways to create and market content by combining popular genres.
- Animation Industry
- Animation studios can branch out and experiment with content geared towards different age groups and genres.
- Entertainment Industry
- The entertainment industry can capitalize on fan nostalgia and create new experiences by merging beloved characters from different genres.
