# Zombified Blockbuster Art The Matt Busch 'Hollywood is Dead' Poster Series By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-11-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-busch-hollywood-is-dead References: [neatoshop](http://www.neatoshop.com/tag/Matt) & [hollywood-is-dead](http://www.hollywood-is-dead.com/) When Matt Busch says “Hollywood is dead,” he is not referring to slumping box office numbers or talentless cookie-cutter actors on screen. '[Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugafina-x-hollywood-collection) is dead' is actually the title of his art series, depicting [famous movie characters as zombies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-monsters-collection). In the Matt Busch 'Hollywood is Dead' collection, posters from Hollywood blockbuster hits like 'E.T.,' 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and the 'Star Wars' saga have all received freaky makeovers. **Implications** - One of the best ways a brand can embed itself in the minds of consumers is by creating an advertising campaign that [parodies a popular movie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-smiles), television series or cultural moment. By displaying a sense of humor tied to the pop culture zeitgeist, the brand shows it is dialed into the cultural connections that tie consumers together. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pop Culture Parodies:** Brands can create impactful advertising campaigns that parody popular movies, TV series or cultural moments to enhance brand recognition and show cultural relevance. - **Horror Art:** Famous movie characters can be reimagined as zombies or other horror creatures to create interesting and unique art pieces that appeal to horror fans and collectors. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** By using iconic characters from classic movies and TV shows, brands can tap into nostalgia and create campaigns that evoke positive emotions and build brand loyalty. ### Who This Affects Most - **Film and Entertainment:** Companies in the film and entertainment industry can use horror art to create unique merchandise and appeal to horror fans and collectors. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Agencies and brands can utilize pop culture parodies to create impactful advertising campaigns that resonate with consumers. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can tap into nostalgia and create unique pieces that reimagine iconic characters from pop culture moments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [AI-Generated Christmas Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-posters.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Horror Movie-Inspired Popcorn Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-coffin.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Spoof Sci-Fi Beer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-x-rebel-moon.md) - [Comedic Horror Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyx-x-beetlejuice.md) - [Revived 90s Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruithead.md)