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# Hollywood Terrorist Hunt Films
Zero Dark Thirty Movie is an Inside Glimpse to Chasing Bin Laden

By Vivian Lau | Published 2012-08-11 | Unique
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-dark-thirty-movie
References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/boxofficebuz/zero-dark-thirty-teaser-trailer-48z2) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtZyqThLoy4)

The Zero Dark Thirty movie is the [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxxxine) rendition of the Bin Laden hunt -- deemed the greatest manhunt in history.

Since 9/11, much of the War of Terror's focal point has been centered on finding Osama Bin Laden, the leader of the Taliban. As one of the the FBI's Most Wanted for ten years, his reported death in Abottabad came as both a shock and relief to many Americans. Hollywood is set to show you what really happened inside the ten-year-long chase. It hardly comes as a surprise that the movie industry wants to turn it into a [feature film](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-fantasy) as the [summer's newest blockbuster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droga5s-wake-up).

Hopefully the film will be as objective as possible, considering the heavy subject matter.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.2/10
- Popularity: 23% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **War on Terror Films:** Opportunity for filmmakers to depict real-life events and create engaging narratives around the War on Terror.
- **Manhunt Retellings:** Demand for movies that provide a behind-the-scenes look at historic manhunts, such as the hunt for Osama Bin Laden.
- **Controversial Subject Matter:** Films that tackle sensitive topics like terrorism can spark discussions and encourage a deeper understanding of global issues.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Film Industry:** Opportunity for Hollywood to take real-life events and turn them into blockbuster movies that captivate audiences.
- **Entertainment Industry:** Manhunt films have the potential to engage viewers and spur interest in related books, documentaries, and merchandise.
- **Security and Intelligence:** Films like Zero Dark Thirty can offer insights into the high-stakes world of intelligence and provide opportunities for companies in the security sector.

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