# Zombie Celeb Sketches The 'Portraits as Living Deads 2.0' by Frederik Peeters are Eerie By Regan Canie | Published 2011-10-27 | Celebs Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-as-living-deads References: [designyoutrust](http://designyoutrust.com/2011/10/25/celebrity-living-deads/) & [portraitsaslivingdeads.blogspot](http://portraitsaslivingdeads.blogspot.com/) Zombie adaptions are taking over one town at a time, and right now it looks like they're headed for Hollywood Hills after seeing Frederik Peeter's 'Portraits as Living Deads' series. The artwork includes illustrations of famous portraits transformed into [blood-dripping, bone-baring and pale-skinned monsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork) using only their iconic traits to give away their identities. Designer Karl Lagerfeld looks ghastly and gruesome but keeps his ever-present black suit in good condition, Victoria Beckham looks a little worse for wear and it's hard to say whether Bono is belting out lyrics or blood curdling screams. The Portraits as Living Deads by Frederik Peeters are both [spine-chilling and comical](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears), and make it obvious that even post-apocalyptic Brad Pitt will somehow still be on the hot list. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Zombie Art:** The popularity of zombie adaptations creates opportunities for artists to transform famous figures into undead portraits. - **Horror Pop Art:** The combination of horror and pop art allows for unique and creative portrayals of famous celebrities. - **Iconic Monster Mashups:** The trend of merging iconic figures with horror themes offers endless possibilities for mashups that appeal to both horror and pop culture fans alike. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists can capitalize on the current zombie and horror trends to create unique and intriguing pieces that fuse together celebrity culture and horror. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage the popularity of zombies and horror culture to offer unique and creative for films, TV shows, and other media. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising firms can use zombie-themed artwork and pop culture mashups to attract attention and appeal to younger, horror-loving audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Eerie Film-Inspired Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterlife-generator.md) - [Comedic Horror Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyx-x-beetlejuice.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Spooky Charming Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-paw.md) - [Undead Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-plum-chocolate-zombie-bunny.md) - [Horror-Creature-Inspired Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-monsters-collection.md) - [Horror Movie-Inspired Popcorn Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-coffin.md)