# Spooky Breathing Bus Stops Netflix's Altered Carbon is Promoted at This Frightening Bus Stop By Ell Smith | Published 2018-02-20 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netflixs-altered-carbon References: [psfk](https://www.psfk.com/2018/02/netflix-incubating-human-altered-carbon-bus-stop.html) & [netflix](https://www.netflix.com/ca/) [Netflix's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terminator-zero) Altered Carbon is shocking audiences once again, this time with an eerily lifelike model of a human being incubated inside of an L.A bus stop. The new Netflix series takes place in a fictional world, where people can transfer their consciousness from one body to another, effectively living forever. The three dimensional art piece hopes to embody the [dystopian nature of the show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deetz-residence), while presenting the general public with something they're not likely to forget. To make matters even more frightening, this display appears to be breathing, making for an advertisement that's difficult to ignore. This marketing stunt effectively blurs the lines between advertising and art, in order to create something that's attention-grabbing and memorable. Image Credit: Altered Carbon via Twitter, comicbooksamGoodField via Reddit ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Virtual Reality Advertising:** Using immersive technology to blur the lines between advertising and art, creating memorable experiences for consumers. - **Dystopian-themed Marketing:** Incorporating dystopian elements in marketing campaigns to engage audiences with provocative and unforgettable experiences. - **Hyperrealistic Installation Art:** Utilizing lifelike 3D art installations to captivate public attention and leave a lasting impression. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Media and Entertainment:** Opportunity for media and entertainment companies to explore unconventional marketing strategies that push boundaries and create buzz. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opening doors for advertising agencies to leverage immersive technologies and experiential marketing to captivate audiences. - **Art and Design:** Potential for artists and designers to collaborate with brands in creating immersive and emotionally impactful installations for promotional purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Hybrid Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-thrillboards.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Eerie Film-Inspired Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterlife-generator.md) - [Spooky Street Ad Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fanta-halloween-projection.md) - [Gory Anime Trailer Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terminator-zero.md) - [Themed Holiday Fireplace Streams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-yule.md) - [Ai-Generated Visual Streaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternaut.md) - [Nightmarish Mobile Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cellphone-bill.md) - [Suspenseful Statement Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgeofyr.md)