# Morbid Door Knockers This Unusual Door Knocker is Scary and Skull-Shaped By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-08-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unusual-door-knocker References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/262298201/Skull-Door-Knocker) & [blackcountrymetalworks](http://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/Polished-Brass-Skull-Door-Knocker.htm) This unusual door knocker is perfect for Halloween, but it seems a little unwelcoming for the rest of the year. The [skull door knocker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swizzels-squashies-squeletons) is made of polished brass and is coated to ensure longevity in outdoor climates. Instead of a plain knocker, this one uses the skull's jaw to make noise, so its teeth are knocked together to make noise. This is no doubt a [strange accessory for doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-doorbell) and one that is a little bit morbid as well. This is ideal for homeowners who love the [dark side of home decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-stays-club) and for those who want to ward off potential visitors before they even have a chance to get past the front door. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dark Home Decor:** Creating a market for unconventional, morbid-themed home accessories like skull-shaped door knockers. - **Seasonal Home Accessories:** Catering to the demand for unique and themed home accessories, especially during holidays like Halloween. - **Interactive Door Knockers:** Designing door knockers that incorporate playful or functional elements, such as the skull's jaw knocking teeth together to make noise. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for manufacturers and retailers to tap into the market for unconventional, dark-themed home accessories. - **Seasonal Decor:** Offering a range of unique and themed home accessories, including door knockers, that cater to specific holidays and seasonal periods. - **Product Design:** Exploring innovative and interactive designs for door knockers, incorporating elements that engage users and add a playful or functional touch. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Domed Door Knob Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h03-knob-on-half-moon.md) - [Voice Access Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voiceactivated-building.md) - [Charming Avian Door Chimes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timbre-tori-door-chime.md) - [Inviting Pebble-Shaped Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-doorbell-concept.md) - [Sculptural Door Hardware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edge-door-handle.md) - [Humorous Macabre Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-office-chair.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Grim Reaper Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper.md) - [3D-Printed Door Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ross-lovegroves-door-handles.md)