# Retired Villain Photography The Bad Guys in 'Horror Vacui' by Federico Chiesa are About Done By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-03-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-vacui-by-federico-chiesa References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/horror-vacui-photo-project-imagines-movie-villains-in-their-twilight-years/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/HORROR-VACUI/3247913) 'Horror Vacui' by Federico Chiesa is a photo series that imagines what some of the most [iconic villains in pop culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-villains-2) would be doing in their retired years. All of the characters are from 1980s films, and it appears that they have mellowed out quite a bit now they are done killing. While Michael Myers used to chase people down and stab them, that probably won't happen now that he has to use a walker to get around. Darth Vader doesn't seem to be doing too well for himself, as he is depicted sitting in a [comfy chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgeofyr) with a blanket over his lap flipping through channels. Horror Vacui by Federico Chiesa reminds one that even the bad guys don't live forever. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retired Villain Photography:** The trend of creating photo series that imagine the retired lives of iconic villains. - **Nostalgic Pop Culture Art:** The trend of using 1980s villains from popular culture in art to invoke nostalgia. - **Reimagining Characters in Unexpected Ways:** The trend of reimagining well-known characters in unconventional and unexpected situations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create themed photography series that reimagine characters or explore the concept of aging. - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate nostalgic elements and iconic villains from pop culture into art to attract a specific target audience. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new storytelling formats or merchandise that explore the retired lives of iconic villains. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Horror Film-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horrific-crocs.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-mxxxxxx.md) - [Villainous Mobile Device Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-villains-x-casetify.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Villain-Themed Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-asics.md) - [Horror-Themed Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-stays-club.md) - [Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-animatronics.md)