# Homicidal Dolls Mariel Clayton Shows Barbie's Twisted Side By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-15 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariel-clayton References: [streetcouch](http://streetcouch.com/bad-barbie-mariel-clayton/) & [thephotographymarielclayton](http://www.thephotographymarielclayton.com/) Guys, if you’ve ripped off Barbie heads before, be careful, because Mariel Clayton shows that the doll has a dark side. Ontario artist Mariel Clayton doesn’t like Barbie, so she decided to portray the [iconic doll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-dream-fest) as the obsessive, suicidal, psychotic girlfriend you were glad you broke up with. Unfortunately for Ken, he’s always the victim and succumbs to Barbie’s Dexter-like sociopath complex. Check out these shocking [crime scene photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-chucky) of [Barbie smiling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdoh-barbie) as she's surrounded by a pool of blood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dark Side of Barbie:** Explore the twisted and morbid portrayal of Barbie as an obsessive, suicidal, and psychotic character. - **Crime Scene Art:** Discover the use of crime scene aesthetics in art to shock and provoke emotion. - **Iconic Doll Deconstruction:** Witness the deconstruction and subversion of an iconic doll to challenge societal norms and expectations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Photography:** Find new artistic opportunities in exploring the dark and disturbing aspects of popular culture. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Consider the potential for creating alternative dolls that challenge conventional ideas of femininity and beauty. - **Psychological Thriller Genre:** Exploit the demand for psychological thrillers in literature, film, and television by incorporating unconventional characters or narratives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mythological Two-Piece Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corazon-marikit-doll.md) - [Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-muertos-dolls.md) - [Collectible Mexican Holiday Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-2023-da-de-muertos-doll.md) - [Halloween Countdown Doll Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-days-of-halloween-set.md) - [Iconic Doll-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-the-exhibition.md) - [Paranormal Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annabelle-doll.md) - [Boxed Toy Couples Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-ken-box-couple-costume.md) - [Film-Inspired Bright Doll Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mojo-dojo-casa-house.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md)