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Mainstream Gore

Like ever-popular vampires, consumers have a thirst for the red stuff

Implications - The popularity of vampires has been holding strong, but that trend is now stripped down to the most simplistic and gruesome commodity--blood. Pop culture, marketing, business and art are looking within the human anatomy for inspiration for their products, advertisements and editorials.
Trend Themes
1. Blood-themed Products - The popularity of vampires has spurned a trend in blood-themed products such as Bleeding Heart Gummy Candy and bloody red dresses.
2. Blood as Artistic Inspiration - Artists have begun using blood as inspiration for their art, as seen in Ling Jian's paintings and Aaron McPolin's photo shoot 'Ichor'.
3. Graphic and Gory Advertising - Graphic and gory advertising, such as Bangalore Police's PSA campaign, aims to shock consumers into changing their behavior.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Companies can capitalize on the trend of blood-themed products by releasing their own versions, such as candy or drinks, that tie into popular culture.
2. Art and Design - Artists can use blood as a medium to create unique and provocative pieces that challenge traditional perceptions of art and beauty.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Businesses can leverage graphic and gory advertising to leave a lasting impression on consumers and encourage them to change behavior.
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7 Featured, 59 Examples:
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Featured Examples

Boxy Blood-Red Dresses
Boxy Blood-Red Dresses
The Burjuman Ads by Mohanad Shuraideh
Mohanad Shuraideh is one lucky guy, having been given the opportunity to art direct ads for one of Dubai's leading shopping centers, Burjuman. By embracing dramatic and vintage inspirations in the Burjuman… MORE
Bloody Ballerina Shoots
Bloody Ballerina Shoots
'Ichor' by Aaron McPolin Recalls Gory Greek Mythology
'Ichor' by Aaron McPolin might freak you out at first, but stay with me--there's a solid theme here. In Greek mythology, ichor is the blood of the gods, and this prized liquid existed in nectar and ambrosia.… MORE
Blood Spurting PSAs
Blood Spurting PSAs
The Bangalore Police Ad Campaign Targets Cell Phone Driving Enablers
The Bangalore Police ad campaign targets cell phone driving enablers--those who call people who are driving--in these horribly graphic print PSAs. These ads are so bloody that they could scare anyone from… MORE
Blood-Soaked Shoots
Blood-Soaked Shoots
'Blood, Sweat & Fears' by Andrew Smith is Awash in Emotion
If you're not bugged out by a little bit of blood, you'll love 'Blood, Sweat & Fears' by Andrew Smith. This shoot follows a shadowy fighter soaked in the red stuff, and although the imagery is quite gruesome,… MORE
Bloody Thread Art
Bloody Thread Art
The Bleeding Paintings of Ling Jian
Chinese artist, Ling Jian creates peculiar yet, beautiful works of art. Whether or not it is the intent of this artist to arouse the viewer, looking at Ling Jian artwork is bound to stir some emotions.… MORE
Savage Bloody Candy
Savage Bloody Candy
Bleeding Heart Gummy Candy is an Ideal Gift for Your Valentine
Hot on the heals of everything undead comes the Bleeding Heart Gummy Candy, and it’s just in time for Valentine’s Day. Inside every savage bloody candy is enough liquid candy blood to satisfy even the… MORE
Blood-Stained Vampirography
Blood-Stained Vampirography
The Blue Jaka Spread Doesn't Fare Well in the Sun
Vampires have officially taken over mainstream media. Between Twilight, True Blood, Daywalkers, and the Vampire Diaries, these bloodsuckers have snuck into every facet of pop culture. It's no surprise,… MORE

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