# Menacing Zombie Posters The 'Deadwatch' Poster Contains Crucial Zombie-Related Information By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-03-21 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombie-menace References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1005151588/zombie-infographic-poster?ref=category) & [zombiedollars](http://www.zombiedollars.com/92021/2583727/gallery/zombie-poster-kickstarter-project) The 'Deadwatch' [zombie menace poster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeposter) is a detailed, illustrated poster purporting to dispense all information relevant to zombies, including how to reduce your chances of becoming a zombie and how to counter zombie attacks. The project's inventor, Nik Holmes, leverages the authority of an imaginary institution called the 'Department of Undead Defence' to convince buyers to purchase the poster. It is claimed that the department was set up "in 1968 in response to the growing undead epidemic gripping the country." The 'Deadwatch' poster was the brainchild of this department, introduced to spread public awareness about how to deal with zombies. The poster contains a wealth of information on battling the [undead menace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombie-apocalypse-red-bull-infusion), reminding owners that limb amputation is an effective way of preventing zombie infections from spreading, and that people are 74% more likely to be infected by a friend or relative. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Undead Defense:** The creation of innovative methods to educate and prepare for zombie invasion. - **Zombie Awareness:** Surging public demand for knowledge and training related to zombies. - **Zombie Countermeasures:** Development of products or services focused on preventing zombie infections. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** The zombie movie and TV show industry has created engagement with the zombie culture, highlighting demand for complementary items and services. - **Safety & Emergency Preparedness:** The market for products and services focused on making people feel safer and more prepared for potential zombie invasions. - **Education:** Online and offline teachings surrounding zombie culture as a niche in the broader survival and preparedness movements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Printed Sunscreen Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-safety-poster.md) - [Zombie Survival Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullets-brains.md) - [Undead Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-plum-chocolate-zombie-bunny.md) - [Illuminated LED Artwork Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-poster.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [AI-Generated Christmas Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-posters.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-for-dinner-cookbook.md)