# Blood-Soaked Close-Ups 'Leave a Scar' by Raffaele Horstmann is Right on Time for Halloween By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-10-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raffaele-horstmann References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/leave-a-scar/770216) & [fotocommunity.de](http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/605252) 'Leave a Scar' by Raffaele Horstmann is a photo shoot that's right on time for [Halloween](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-essentials). The series features a [blood-soaked gentleman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scan-me-for-scares) wandering idly -- almost zombie-like -- through a building. Somebody get this guy to a hospital before he goes into shock! The chilling series showcases Raffaele Horstmann's ability to create [drama, suspense and fear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scary-good-campaign) with photography. See more shots from the photo shoot above. **Implications** - **Your last sentence in your extension is the exact same as the last sentence in the article's body. As the blood drips down the model, Raffaele Horstmann captures a unique emotion within the subject. The viewer questions if he just committed a murder, or perhaps was victim of a fight. The 'Leave a Scar' series is sure to cause uneasiness within the viewer as they see the model walk around, stone cold. See more shots from the photo shoot above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Suspenseful Photography:** The 'Leave a Scar' series by Raffaele Horstmann showcases the use of photography to create drama, suspense, and fear. - **Unsettling Visuals:** The blood-soaked close-ups in 'Leave a Scar' evoke uneasiness and make the viewer question the story behind the images. - **Emotive Subjects:** Raffaele Horstmann captures a unique emotion within the model, sparking curiosity about the events leading up to the blood-soaked appearance. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Photography:** The 'Leave a Scar' series demonstrates how fashion photography can embrace darkness and ambiguity, opening opportunities for edgier and avant-garde fashion campaigns. - **Horror Film Industry:** The visual style and unsettling atmosphere of 'Leave a Scar' align with the aesthetics and suspenseful elements commonly found in the horror genre, creating potential for collaborations with filmmakers or promotional materials for horror films. - **Psychological Thriller Novels:** The eerie and emotive nature of 'Leave a Scar' could inspire book covers or illustrations for psychological thriller novels, capturing the attention of readers looking for suspenseful narratives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Horror Film Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scent-of-a-nightmare.md) - [Gruesome Horror Film Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-bubbles-soap.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Chilling Filmic Scents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heretic-parfum-nosferatu.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horrific-crocs.md) - [Halloween-Themed Sock Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-sock-collections.md) - [Halloween-Themed Shiraz Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barossa-ink-shiraz.md) - [Horror-Inspired Sports Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scary-good-campaign.md) - [Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr.md)