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# Horror Film Disney Characters
This Mashup Uses Disney Princes as the Stars of Several Scary Movies

By M | Published 2015-10-26 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-films
References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/alexalvarez/mwahahaha?utm_term=.ri2p4EBae3) & [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com)

In the spirit of Halloween Buzzfeed has put together a series of Photoshopped illustrations that showcase the various animated [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1) princesses taking centre stage as the lead roles of [cult favorite horror films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-studios-halloween-horror-nights). 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."

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.2/10
- Popularity: 89% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### 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.

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