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# Zombified Epic Love Stories
The Rotting Hill Film is Gutsy and Romantic

By Olivia123 | Published 2011-06-25 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotting-hill
References: [randommization](http://randommization.com/2011/06/24/rotting-hill-a-zombie-love-story-video/) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/25010746)

The phrase "till death do us part" definitely does not apply to this epic love story.

Rotting Hill was produced by the Media Design School and although it's short, it's oh so sweet. This film features two zombies who quickly fall in love with each other after sharing an intestinal snack. Their [love blossoms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-me-1) as they spend time with each other, teaching one another how to shovel humans in the face and chew fingernails. Although they occasionally lose limbs and eyeballs, these two crazy creatures possess a passion that defies the grave. Audiences will tear up as they witness a love that will never die -- literally.

The cleverly named Rotting Hill [zombie love film](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullets-brains) is hilariously haunting. Zombie fans everywhere will love Rotting Hill; it will have them laughing to death -- or undeath.

**Implications** - The marketplace is currently saturated with products and entertainment forms that reflect [mythical and magical qualities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterlife-generator). Consumers appreciate them for their unique and surreal elements, as it allows them to fantasize and emphasize reality. Companies can appeal to these consumers by encouraging them to use their imaginations with mythical products.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.6/10
- Popularity: 62% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Mythical Products:** Companies can appeal to consumers by encouraging them to use their imaginations with mythical products.
- **Zombie Love Stories:** The popularity of the Rotting Hill zombie love film highlights the potential for unique and unconventional love stories in entertainment.
- **Undead Romance:** The success of Rotting Hill demonstrates the audience's interest in unconventional and gory romance narratives.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Film and Entertainment:** The popularity of Rotting Hill suggests a market for unique and unconventional love stories in the film industry.
- **Art and Design:** Art and design professionals can explore developing mythical products that cater to consumers' desire for unique and surreal elements.
- **Literature:** The success of the Rotting Hill film indicates potential for unconventional love stories to be explored in literature, appealing to readers interested in supernatural romance.

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