# Garden Zombies are the New Gnome The Zombie of Montclaire Moors By Pearl | Published 2008-07-20 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scary-garden-sculpture-the-zombie-of-montclaire-moors References: [thisnext](http://www.thisnext.com/item/69A7A89F/D9F19A2C/The-Zombie-of-Montclaire-Moors) & [designtoscano](http://www.designtoscano.com/product/indoor+statues/fantasy+statuary/assorted+creatures/the+zombie+of+montclaire+moors+sculpture+-+db383020.do) Toss out those [garden gnomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grinch-decor)! Now there is something really scary to put in your garden - The Zombie from Montclaire Moors. It's guaranteed to frighten away your neighbours and neighbourhood kids. The garden sculpture is a [Design Toscano](http://www.designtoscano.com/product/indoor+statues/fantasy+statuary/assorted+creatures/the+zombie+of+montclaire+moors+sculpture+-+db383020.do) exclusive. The company challenged British artist Alan Dickinson for his “most haunting image”. Haunting? This is the stuff for nightmares for unwary gardeners. The zombie is life sized and detailed enough to [scare the willies out of anyone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing). It is made from resin, comes in three pieces and costs $90. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Horror Garden Decor:** There is an opportunity to innovate by creating new types of frightening outdoor decorations. - **Fantasy Sculptures:** There is an opportunity to innovate by creating unique and detailed sculptures for garden and outdoor spaces. - **Humorous Horror Products:** There is an opportunity to innovate by creating horror themed products with a comedic twist. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** There is an opportunity to create new types of outdoor decorations for customers who like eccentric decor. - **Art:** There is an opportunity to innovate by creating unique and detailed sculptures that can be used for outdoor decor. - **Retail:** There is an opportunity to create and sell horror themed products with a comedic twist to customers who like to have fun decorating their outdoor spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Undead Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-plum-chocolate-zombie-bunny.md) - [Whimsical Gnome Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-gnome-on-the-roam.md) - [Spooky Life-Size Animatronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-character.md) - [Mythical Creature Garden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-welcome-solar-light.md) - [Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-animatronics.md) - [Grotesque Halloween Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-pizza-campaign.md) - [Interactive Monster Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashers-horror-house.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scream-vi.md) - [Seafaring Animatronic Halloween Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowes-halloween-2024-collection.md)