# Brain-Devouring Clocks The Zombie Clock Will Wake You Up in Time for the Apocalypse By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-07-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombie-clock References: [bitrebels](http://www.bitrebels.com/geek/zombie-brain-clock-is-sure-to-keep-you-on-time) & [neatoshop](http://www.neatoshop.com/product/Zombie-Clock) The world seems to have zombies on the brain lately, and the release of the zombie clock keeps with this flavor of the week. Sure, the zombie clock is a bit scary and grotesque, but it appeals to the geeky sci-fi and horror movie fan in everyone. Proving to be an extremely [effective alarm clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roberts-ortus-5), the zombie clock is excellent at getting you out of bed in the morning. After all, most people don't like to have an angry brain-eating zombie moaning at them for too long. The clock also will keep people up at night with its nuclear green eyes. Keep it out all year, or just take it out during [Halloween](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-day-of-the-dead-weekender) to scare off the trick-or-treaters. The zombie clock is a multi-purpose item that can keep the time and eat your brain. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Zombie Apocalypse Décor:** There is an opportunity to create more zombie-themed décor items for horror movie enthusiasts. - **Innovative Alarm Clock Designs:** There is an opportunity to design more novelty and effective alarm clocks for people who have trouble waking up. - **Geeky Merchandise Boom:** There is an opportunity to create more merchandise that appeals to geeky sci-fi and horror movie fans. ### Where This Applies - **Home Décor:** There is an opportunity for home décor companies to create more horror-themed items for enthusiasts. - **Consumer Electronics:** There is an opportunity for consumer electronics companies to create more innovative and effective alarm clocks. - **Merchandise Retail:** There is an opportunity for merchandise retailers to tap into the geeky sci-fi and horror movie fan market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Personality Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock.md) - [Disaster-Preparation Sleek Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4rq002003.md) - [Clapperboard-Inspired Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-alarm-clock.md) - [Calm Reading Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novellamate.md) - [Connected Simplicity-Focused Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-rubiks-cube-clock.md) - [Alternative Time Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Chic Circadian Rhythm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatch-restore-2.md) - [Motion-Sensing Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo.md)