# Zombified Cartoon Characters Gorry Pop Culture Illustrations by Rezatron By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-12-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrations-by-rezatron References: [yayeveryday](http://yayeveryday.com/post/8473) & [rezatron](http://rezatron.com/) Pop cultural characters get zombified and are either mutilated or ready to massacre in illustrations by Rezatron. Featuring well beloved video games, movies, TV shows, comics and cartoons, these bloody illustrations are enthralling but not very disturbing. Perhaps it's the quirky and cute mixture of [pop culture and hand drawn images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation) that lend these illustrations by Rezatron more of a playful than demented air. **Implications** - A product or service's ability to reference pop culture and its most popular icons allows that business to attach itself to whatever is cool at that moment. Products that have pop culture associations automatically enjoy consumer appreciation due to the fact that many pop culture references already have established fan bases. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pop Culture References:** Businesses can leverage pop culture references to attach themselves to what is cool and gain consumer appreciation. - **Hand-drawn Illustrations:** Hand-drawn illustrations can add a playful and quirky element to products or services, attracting consumer attention. - **Mixing Horror and Pop Culture:** The combination of horror themes, such as zombified characters, with beloved pop culture icons can create captivating and unique products or experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can incorporate pop culture references into their content to resonate with audiences and build a loyal fan base. - **Design:** Designers can use hand-drawn illustrations to add a personalized and distinctive touch to various products, attracting customers seeking unique and artistic offerings. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore the fusion of horror and pop culture in their designs, creating edgy and attention-grabbing apparel or accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Undead Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-plum-chocolate-zombie-bunny.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Revived 90s Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruithead.md) - [Grotesque Halloween Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-pizza-campaign.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Miniature Horror Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-chucky.md)