# Creepy Child Animations Ringo by M.R. Horhager Tells the Tale of a Ruined Boy By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-02 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ringo-by-mr-horhager1 References: [cartoonbrew](http://www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/ringo-by-m-r-horhager-72611.html) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/mrhorhager) Ringo by M.R. Horhager is an [animated film](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series) about a child with a terrible affliction. A creepy tale to tell around a campfire, the second part of its title is much more informative, "The Story of a Couple who Tried to Revitalize Their Relationship but Instead Ruined a Child." It begins with a man and his wife struggling to bear a child, but suddenly a miracle happens and they get Ringo. Although Ringo by M.R. Horhager is a [creepy story](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears) that can give even the bravest child nightmares, it is hot on the heels of some [equally disturbing films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scope-creep) such as Frankenweenie and ParaNorman. This film shows that children can not only grasp the concept of death, but can be told about it in a way that speaks to them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Child Animation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop interactive and educational animations that address sensitive topics for children. - **Disturbing Themes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create thought-provoking and emotionally engaging content for children that pushes boundaries and explores complex issues. - **Childhood Empowerment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design animations that empower children by presenting them with challenging narratives and moral dilemmas to navigate. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Film Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore dark and unconventional storylines in animated films to cater to curious and mature audiences of all ages. - **Child Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate psychology and educational principles into animated content to enhance children's emotional intelligence and understanding of complex topics. - **Digital Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Harness the power of digital platforms to deliver interactive and personalized animated experiences that encourage critical thinking and empathy in children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creepy Severed Hand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Haunting Tech Safety PSAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centre-for-child-protection.md) - [Demonic Parenting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oni-kara-denwa-app.md) - [Halloween Special Claymations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-special.md) - [Haunting Pasta Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creepypasta.md) - [Spooky Life-Size Animatronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-character.md) - [Stop-Motion Short Animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/over-the-garden-wall.md) - [Festive Animated Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gift.md)