# Gruesome Zombie Pillows This Undead Cushions are Designed to be Cuddled By M | Published 2015-10-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-accessories References: [geekalerts](http://www.geekalerts.com/cuddle-creeps-horror-pillows/) & [therobotsvoice](http://www.therobotsvoice.com/2015/10/hideous-pillows-based-on-fright-night-and-the-exorcist-have-arms-to-hug-you.php) The Cuddle Creeps Horror Pillow accessories are an adorable set of undead cushions that are a designed to be snuggled and cuddled with extended legs and arms. The cushions are perfect to have around the house during Halloween as they capture the [spooky and gruesome themes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jazwares-3) of the holiday with detailed illustrations. These cushions are inspired by [popular horror film villains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-chucky) including the bloody vampire Edward Thompson and The Exorcists' Regan. The characters have been transformed into animated cartoons and drawn onto these square cushions complete with two arms and legs. These pillows are a hybrid between a [stuffed animal and a cushion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugarounds) with a design that prompts users to snuggle up despite the gruesome graphics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Horror-inspired Home Decor:** An opportunity for designers to create more horror-inspired home decor items that bring spooky and gruesome themes into everyday life. - **Animated Character Merchandise:** A chance for merchandise companies to create animated character pillows and accessories based on popular horror film villains and other iconic characters. - **Crossover Between Toys and Home Decor:** An emerging trend of combining the features of stuffed animals and cushions, creating products that serve both decorative and comforting purposes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** A growing market for horror-themed home decor that allows consumers to express their love for the dark and spooky. - **Film Merchandise:** An industry opportunity to create merchandise based on iconic horror film villains and characters, appealing to both fans and collectors. - **Toy Industry:** A potential for the toy industry to explore innovative products that bridge the gap between toys and home decor, providing children and adults with unique and comforting items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Life-Sized Meat Cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-pillow.md) - [Halloween Essentials Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-essentials.md) - [Collectible Plush Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishpillow-by-original-squishmallows.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horrific-crocs.md) - [Comforting Pillow Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comforting-pillow.md) - [Oversized Hollow Pillow Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floof-snuggle-sack-and-floor-pillow.md) - [Spellbinding Collectible Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-halloween-plushies.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md)