# Film Noir Video Games Fans Will Enjoy This Noir Pac-Man Movie By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-05-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-movie References: [geektyrant](http://geektyrant.com/news/2013/5/24/hyper-stylized-pacman-gangster-short-good-night-sweet-pakman.html) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iuAhxxr40mQ) This Pac-Man movie will cater to fans of the [classic franchise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacmans-45th) and also to people who like gangster stylized depictions. Titled 'Goodnight Sweet Pakman,' the Pac-Man short movie is part of the Machinima Interactive Film Festival that showcases numerous short films relating to [pop culture and video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droga5s-wake-up). The Pac-Man movie showcases a dapper Pac-man and a lingerie-clad Ms. Pac-man who are being gunned down by gangster ghosts. The ending of the scene is similar to the final moments of most Pac-man games, but only a lot more bloody. The film is a [film noir remake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spidernoir) of the video game, but with a more goofy and nerdy twist to it. The film was created by Chris Weller. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Film Noir Video Games:** The trend of transforming classic video games into film noir style movies opens up opportunities for creative and unique storytelling. - **Pop Culture Short Films:** The trend of creating short films centered around pop culture and video games presents opportunities for niche marketing and fan engagement. - **Gangster Stylized Depictions:** The trend of incorporating gangster aesthetics and stylized depictions in entertainment media presents opportunities for new and fresh takes on classic stories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Film Industry:** The film industry can capitalize on the trend of reimagining classic video games as film noir movies to attract both video game and movie fans. - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can take advantage of the trend of pop culture short films to promote games and create engaging marketing campaigns. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry as a whole can benefit from the trend of incorporating gangster aesthetics in storytelling to create new and unique experiences for audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Gamer Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-pacman-collection.md) - [Pillow-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade1up-pacman-couchcade.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-bandai.md) - [Gamified Cookie Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-pacman.md) - [Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Indie Game-Adapted Movies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-paso-elsewhere.md) - [Digital Halloween Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacmans-45th.md) - [Retro Video Game Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-x-pacman.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-side-table.md)