# Nightmarish Nursery Rhymes Putting a Morbid Twist on Children's Stories By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nursery-rhymes References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Strange-and-creepy/231948) & [oddlystudios](http://www.oddlystudios.com/) This collection of cartoon images is by far the [creepiest photo collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skybound-creepshow-the-suspensebuilding-game) I’ve ever seen. Titled ‘Strange and Creepy’ on Behance(.net), these 1-picture stories completely tear into [nursery rhymes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-academy) with a morbid motif like nothing else. The photos show Little Red Riding Hood eating the wolf in the forest and then eventually eating her own grandma, also Goldilocks chowing down on the three bears. It’s a creative twist on the fluffy stuff we all grew up with, but it is close to crossing a line as far as twists are concerned. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Morbid Twist in Children's Stories:** Opportunity for creating dark and macabre adaptations of classic nursery rhymes and children's stories. - **Creepy and Disturbing Art:** Demand for unconventional and unsettling artwork that challenges traditional perceptions of innocence and childhood. - **Controversial Storytelling:** Growing interest in narratives that explore the boundaries of acceptable content in children's media. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Illustration:** Artists and illustrators can capitalize on the demand for creepy and unsettling artwork through unique adaptations of nursery rhymes and children's stories. - **Entertainment and Media:** Opportunities exist for filmmakers, writers, and content creators to explore controversial storytelling and create alternative interpretations of beloved children's stories. - **Merchandising and Collectibles:** Collectible toy manufacturers and merchandise companies can tap into the market for dark and morbid adaptations of nursery rhymes, offering twisted versions of popular characters and storylines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Equitable Fairy Tale Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fair-tales-by-odeabank.md) - [Curated Horror Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tales-of-the-weird.md) - [Nostalgic-Themed Cereal Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weetabix.md) - [Whimsical Harlequin-Patterned Décor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alices-adventures-collection.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horrific-crocs.md) - [Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cringe-or-candy.md)