Haunted House Decorations
Horrific Haunts
If horror is your game, listen up. Effect is everything, and you want will surely want to terrorize your guests before they even think about ringing your doorbell. It's not hard to create the spookiest entertainment on the block, and if it turns out to be a success you will definitely be the talk of the town for quite some time. If you really want to create a scene, pick up a
scene setter and some
gortraits to transform any room. Just set a budget and determine your audience. And don't scare the little kids; that's just mean.
Tips and Warnings
'''Safety First'''
* If you are using dry ice, '''never''' allow it to touch anyone's skin!
* Try not to use strobe lights on your house or in your yard. They can cause seizures.
* Keep anything wet safely clear of electrical effects or outlets, and never use any candles or other live flames.
'''Planning and Decoration'''
* If you have an elaborate imagination, start your planning early. You will want to make sure you have all your necessary items well before Halloween. This way you will have ample time to decorate, but you can also scout for deals in the off-season.
* Watch horror flicks for inspiration. Whatever it is that makes the movie creepy, capture that element in your decorations.
* If you are going for a creepy setting, avoid cutting your grass for a few weeks. This will contribute to that old, abandoned house vibe.
* Check out your local costume or specialty shop, or browse our
costume guides to find other props for your haunted house.
* You can always stuff some dummies and dress them up. Creepy clowns and serial killers will do nicely.
* Do not try to make your haunted house huge and overdone; instead, make a smaller scene with more of your props/decorations coordinated together.
* Stick to a theme. If you are going sci-fi with monsters, aliens, or a mad scientist, don't incorporate witches and ghosts. Use your imagination, but keep it simple.
* Consider dressing up your friends and hiring them as actors. Anything that actually moves is much more interesting than animatronics anyway!
* If you are an actor, or are planning on implementing them into your scene, do not have them jump out at children. This will only result in tears and yelling parents...and who wants that?
Related Guides
Check out some of our other buying guides for even more Halloween ideas.
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Adult Costumes
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Halloween Costumes for Kids
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Halloween Crafts
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Halloween Gifts
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Halloween Party Necessities
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How to Make a Haunted House
