# Dead Pet Photography Photographer and Filmmaker Bruce LaBruce is Banned from Australia By Tracy Wallace | Published 2011-03-27 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morbid-dead-pet-photography-photographer-and-filmaker-bruce-la-bruce-is-ban References: [peresprojects](http://www.peresprojects.com/artist-works/bruce-labruce/0/) & [brucelabruce](http://www.brucelabruce.com) Bruce LaBruce, a [Canadian film director](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-world-of-tim-burton) and photographer, does not produce work for the timid. His most recent film, L.A. Zombie, created a huge buzz when LaBruce was denied permission to show it at the [Melbourne International Film Festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-australian-firefighters). This refusal resulted in a ban of the film in Australia. According to a press release sent out by LaBruce, the artist is being censored on his roundabout way of portraying the homeless epidemic in Los Angeles. The film is quite graphic, and the [lead zombie character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie) brings the dead back to life through sexual contact. You won't see any of L.A. Zombie here, but the images provided give you a glimpse at the gore within the film. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Graphic Film Exhibition:** Opportunity for filmmakers to push boundaries and challenge censorship regulations with edgy and thought-provoking content. - **Controversial Artistic Expression:** Artists explore unconventional methods of storytelling and provoke discussions around taboo topics through their work. - **Censorship and Freedom of Expression:** Growing debates around the limitations imposed on artistic expression and the need for more open platforms for diverse perspectives. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Film and Entertainment:** Film festivals and production companies can embrace more daring and boundary-pushing content to attract audiences seeking unconventional experiences. - **Art and Photography:** Art galleries and museums can showcase provocative and controversial artwork that challenges societal norms and sparks dialogue. - **Media and Journalism:** News outlets and journalism platforms can explore stories of censorship and freedom of expression, amplifying the voices of artists and advocating for artistic liberties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Post-Mortem Pet Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirius-beam-projector.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Artful Elevated Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggy-bathroom-1.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-tim-burton.md)