# Hilarious Suspense Teasers The New York Public Library Trailer Shows an Epic Adventure By Kevin Young | Published 2012-03-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-york-public-library-trailer References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/new-york-public-library-entices-with-suspense) & [paulandirmamilsteinfoundation.org](http://www.paulandirmamilsteinfoundation.org/home/arts-and-culture/the-irma-and-paul-milstein-division-of-us-history-local-history-and-genealogy) The New York Public Library trailer is cleverly made with brilliance and wit. It's about a young man going to the library and seeking out his past. Made to portray a movie, this trailer entices viewers with [film-making techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droga5s-wake-up) that makes a trip to the library seem like an epic journey. The trailer reminds me of The Da Vinci Code starring Tom Hanks; it's one of those movies where a man seeks out the truth after going through insane obstacles. The music in the background blasts with climax and resembles that of classical orchestrated sounds. The opening scene is with a man's voice much like Morgan Freeman with whispering lines throughout the trailer saying "know the past, find the future," which makes it even more suspenseful. The New York Public Library trailer sure knows how to lure people in with witty and humorous tactics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Trailer-made Marketing:** There is an opportunity for businesses to create cleverly made trailers that entice viewers and make their products or services seem like an epic journey. - **Library Revival:** The New York Public Library trailer demonstrates the potential for libraries to rebrand themselves as exciting and adventure-filled destinations for knowledge seekers. - **Suspenseful Advertising:** Advertisers can use suspenseful and witty tactics, similar to The New York Public Library trailer, to capture attention and engage viewers in unexpected ways. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Film and Entertainment:** The film and entertainment industry can explore the use of cleverly made trailers to generate heightened anticipation and interest in their upcoming releases. - **Library and Education:** Libraries and educational institutions can incorporate elements of suspense and adventure to attract and engage a wider audience, reinvigorating interest in reading and learning. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising professionals can adopt suspenseful and witty tactics in their campaigns to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Library Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-library-at-night.md) - [Puzzle Animated Biopic Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piece-by-piece-trailer.md) - [Toy Brick-Made Festive Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herding-home-for-the-holiday.md) - [History-Centric Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-ontario-museum.md) - [Suspenseful Statement Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgeofyr.md) - [Point-and-Click Escape Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escape-room-phantom-train.md) - [Toy Brick Reimagined Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-movie.md) - [Script-Covered Library Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/far-rockaway-library.md) - [Children's Story-Inspired Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-academy.md)