Watching scary movies with friends can be a fun and inexpensive way to celebrate Halloween. And, if you want everyone to get into the spirit of the thing, why not add some movie-themed décor and menu items? We’ve got 5 Halloween movie party themes for you to choose from.

The Nightmare Before Christmas

This Tim Burton classic tells the story of how the pumpkin king, Jack Skellington, tries to put a Halloween twist on Christmas and it doesn’t go so well. The film is full of imaginative characters and striking visuals, and you can bring a little of this magic to your home by adding skull and skeleton décor pieces.

Also, serve Nightmare Before Christmas pumpkin cookies to munch on while watching Santa try to escape from Oogie Boogie.

Practical Magic

The ultimate Halloween movie for a girls’ night, Practical Magic is all about beautiful witches getting into a whole lot of trouble. As the host for the evening, you need to get your best witch costume on!

Oh, and start mixing those midnight margaritas, made with tequila of course!

Ghostbusters

Whether you’re a fan of the original or the remake, having a Ghostbusters Halloween party is an awesome idea. As we mentioned in our previous post, you can use cheesecloth to create spooky ghosts outdoors. You can also hang this cute boo sign in your entranceway.

To add a touch of class to your party, serve this elegant Ghostbusters StayPuft dessert.

Dracula

It’s difficult to choose a favourite Dracula. The Bela Lugosi classic or the 1992 version starring Gary Oldman are two of the better ones, though. In any case, décor ideas abound when it comes to Dracula.

Of course, there has to be blood.

And some spider webs to make you feel like you’re in Dracula’s castle.

The Shining

Definitely the scariest movie on our list, Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining will give you nightmares. It’ll also get your creative juices going when it comes to decorating. Have an old typewriter in the attic? Why not type a page of “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” and let guests have a read? You could also put fake snow on the porch and leave a plastic axe in the door. Oh, and don’t forget the 1920s vibe, which you can bring out with this flapper girl cigarette holder.

And, when Jack’s having a drink at the bar, sip this Jack Torrance cocktail along with him.

Halloween is one of those holidays that kids look forward to all year round. They get to dress up, hang out with their friends, and most importantly, go trick or treating! If you want to make this occasion extra special, why not throw the ultimate kids’ Halloween party? It’s a great way to get the little ones in the Halloween spirit.

Setting the Scene

Begin by creating a spooky, but fun environment in your home. You can use everyday items like cheesecloth to craft ghosts, or black garbage bags to make spider webs. Get your kids involved in these and other amazing décor projects.

Also, don’t forget to bring a bit of Halloween to the table with these monstrous napkins and plates!

Baking Tasty Treats

Kids will love getting homemade treats on their plates this year, so why not bake some ghoulish cookies and haunting cupcakes? These cookie cutters are perfect for making sugar cookies that your children will enjoy decorating before the party. Check out these 35 recipe ideas for inspiration.

Cupcakes are also must-haves at the ultimate kids’ Halloween party. You can make cute, simple ones that the children will enjoy. And, you could decorate a few more elaborate ones for any parents who may be attending. Select from these 16 recipes.

Playing Games

We all remember traditional games like bobbing for apples at Halloween parties. How about trying this Halloween-themed Twister game with your kids this year? You could also make your own mini mummy piñata. This DIY Halloween craft ensures that kids have a lot of fun and get some candy, just not too much! You could also fill the piñatas with stickers, as a sugar-free alternative.

Filling a Halloween Treat Bag

In addition to candy, there are a lot of fun things you can include in a Halloween treat bag:

Glow sticks or bracelets
Spooky pencils and erasers
Temporary Halloween-themed tattoos
A Halloween popcorn ball
Rice Krispie treat pumpkins

Just make sure you wrap the last two in plastic wrap! Happy Halloween!

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