# Scarytale Photography Miwa Yanagi's ‘Fairytales' Series Will Keep You Up At Nigh By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2009-09-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miwa-yanagi-fairytales References: [lostateminor](http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/09/09/miwa-yanagi/) & [yanagimiwa.net](http://www.yanagimiwa.net/fairy/index.html) Miwa Yanagi creates very unsettling yet intriguing photos by displaying disturbingly fightening images juxstaposed against familiar fairytale scenes. His ‘Fairytales’ series is his take on [classic Western fairytales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-academy) meshed with [horrific visuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tales-of-the-weird). Beloved characters like Snow White, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, and [Sleeping Beauty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepless-beauty) are all given creepy twists, with the heroines engaging in some very sorted acts. These bedtime stories are definitely not for the little ones—I doubt most of us grown folks could go to bed without a nightlight after viewing this macabre set of photos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Horror-rific Imagery:** Opportunity for innovation: Create horror-themed photo shoots or art installations for Halloween events, horror-themed exhibitions, or for businesses in the horror genre. - **Twisted Classic Tales:** Opportunity for innovation: Explore other classic stories and fairytales in new and twisted ways, by creating films, TV shows, or photo series - targeting those who love a good scare. - **Disturbing Narratives:** Opportunity for innovation: Build a unique brand and voice through storytelling that stands out from traditional narratives and embraces dark or uncomfortable themes, which can be applied to film, animation, or advertising campaigns. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Opportunity for innovation: Create horror-themed photo shoots or art installations for Halloween events, horror-themed exhibitions, or for businesses in the horror genre. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for innovation: Explore other classic stories and fairytales in new and twisted ways, by creating films, TV shows, or photo series - targeting those who love a good scare. - **Advertising:** Opportunity for innovation: Build a unique brand and voice through storytelling that stands out from traditional narratives and embraces dark or uncomfortable themes, which can be applied to film, animation, or advertising campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Storybook-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-academy.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairytales-collection.md) - [Fairytale Mystery Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fairytale-files-interactive-murder-mysteries.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Kid's AI Storytelling Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairy-tales-world-kid-stories.md)