# Undead Sweet Treats Zombie Pops from StarlingSkies are Tastefully Gruesome By John Ibbitson | Published 2012-01-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starlingskies References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/food/undead-head-on-a-stick-zombie-pops/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/63054643/zombie-pops-the-head-on-a-stick-youre) Designed by an artist trained in special effects makeup and with a passion for all things zombie-inspired, these gruesome, yet tasty Zombie Pops from StarlingSkies offer a new take on an uncommon treat. Replacing adorable animal or cartoon character molds, these [white and milk chocolate zombie heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-halloween-collection) on a stick will surely delight the taste buds of any walking dead enthusiasts. Available in ghoulish green and selling for only $4.99 for a pack of three, these confectionery treats would make for the perfect snack at a [Halloween party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bazooka-candy-brands-halloween) or a [horror film screening](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-night-of-the-skremes) with a friend in your living room. So get ready to take a bite out of the zombie for once and munch down on his brains with these Zombie Pops from StarlingSkies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Horror-inspired Food:** There is a growing trend in creating macabre-inspired food products that go beyond the traditional Halloween treats. - **Special Effects Food Design:** Food designers equipped with special effects experience are creating products that explore the fusion of art and food in a unique way. - **Gruesome Confectionery:** Confectionery products with gruesome and gory themes are gaining popularity, bringing fresh ideas to the candy industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry has an opportunity to explore the intersection of art, horror, and food, creating unique and memorable products. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can take advantage of this trend by offering zombie-inspired treats during horror movie screenings or themed events. - **Gifts and Novelties:** The gifts and novelties industry has an opportunity to offer unconventional products, like zombie pops, that will appeal to fans of horror and the macabre. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Monster Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-pops.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Edible Insect Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pest-infested-pops.md) - [Macabre Halloween Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-halloween-bites.md) - [DIY Chocolate Treat Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-chocolate-pops.md) - [Spooky Popcorn Snack Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-kitchen-scary-eyes.md) - [Macabre Cinnamon Roll Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-cemetery-box.md) - [Spooky Halloween Snack Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-pop1.md) - [Squishy Skull-Shaped Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swizzels-squashies-squeletons.md)