# Scary Photobooth Pranks Hello Denizen's Haunted Halloween Photobooth Prank Captures Screams By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-17 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-booth-prank References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/370062/Haunted-Photobooth-With-A-Trick-Door-Captures-Victims-Funny-Reactions/) & [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/the-haunted-photobooth/295482/) Just in time for Halloween, this [haunted photobooth prank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-booth) from YouTuber Hello Denizen incites more screams than smiles. The setup of the prank involved setting up a photobooth in a bar with a trick door. When people got inside the booth and pressed the button, signaling that they were ready to have their photos taken, they were caught off guard by a [frightening monster appearing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashers-horror-house) behind them, while the camera flashed before their eyes. Since all of this prank's unsuspecting victims were fully prepared to have their photo taken, the unexpected masked people caused a lot of screams, plus some hilarious video footage. Although this prank is a little more elaborate than most to set up on your own, the [element of surprise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairmont-hotel-vancouver) is really what makes it so successful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Pranks](https://www.trendhunter.com/pranks) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Haunted Photobooth Pranks:** Opportunity for businesses to create scary photobooth experiences for Halloween events and parties. - **Surprise Prank Marketing:** Potential for brands to incorporate surprise pranks into their marketing campaigns to create buzz and engage customers. - **Interactive Video Experiences:** Demand for interactive videos that provide an immersive and unexpected experience for viewers. ### Where This Applies - **Event Planning:** Incorporating haunted photobooths into event planning services, allowing clients to offer unique and thrilling experiences. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Using surprise pranks as a disruptive marketing strategy to capture attention, generate social media buzz, and promote brand awareness. - **Media and Entertainment:** Creating interactive video content with surprise elements to captivate viewers and enhance user engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sensorial Horror-Inspired Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prank-pack.md) - [Interactive Prank Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scratch-reveal.md) - [Immersive Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyes-never-wake.md) - [Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-animatronics.md) - [Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cringe-or-candy.md) - [Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Horror-Themed Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-stays-club.md) - [Eerie Film-Inspired Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterlife-generator.md)