If you want to throw a next-level Halloween party this year, you’ve come to the right place. As someone who grew up co-hosting all kinds of theme parties with my engineer dad and interior decorator mom, I have all the hacks for creating a truly spooky, immersive setup.
Creating a haunted house or a themed set may sound time-consuming and expensive, but Amazon’s budget-friendly selection of Halloween goodies makes the job easier than ever. Many of these products all by themselves will change the whole feel of your space; altogether, your new den of nightmares will be the envy of all your neighbors!
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Nothing says 2020s horror like a plague-themed decor. You’ve got all the old PPE lying around – you might as well use it to create a realistically scary apocalypse scene. Throw these bloody zombie decals on the windows, blast some music from The Purge and you’re guaranteed to have the scariest house on the block. Also, this has to be a healthier way to express your existential dread than scrolling endlessly through Twitter.
This is the house I would personally avoid if I was a kid. I’ll walk through a slasher-themed haunted house any day, but big spiders in giant spider webs? BIG NOPE. If you love Halloween but want to keep the littlest kids away, this should do the trick. The gross-out works every time!
I grew up with HUGE desert spiders, so these little plastic spiders are the bane of my existence. I don’t need another reason to question what I saw in the shadows! If anyone else in your life is nervous around these eight-legged demons, they will definitely cringe as they walk past these spider egg sacs. If you’re going for that eerie, alien nest kind of vibe, definitely grab a few of these.
Honestly, fog makes any Halloween scene creepier. If you can’t clearly see the cheap holiday decorations, they’ll look a lot scarier at night! As Michael Fairley describes, unexpected gusts of wind can have some hilariously entertaining results too: “This fog machine covered our graveyard area (30 feet x 40 feet) without a problem even with a constant slight breeze. Once in a while, a strong gust of wind would come by and push the fog down the street. This was hilarious because then those downwind could not see anything until the fog cloud passed (a few kids screaming).”
Mr. Frodo, is that you? This is what happens when you party too hard at the local haunted cave, kids. Middle Earth is a great place, but you can’t leave your hobbit hole unlocked like you used to. This decoration is definitely a great conversation starter!
Fog is the best way to add creepy ambiance, but you may be wondering if it’s safe for use indoors. The answer is yes! This water-based fog juice is non-toxic, non-staining, and residue free. It’s definitely a better buy than dry ice too. For best results, I recommend buying a few extra bottles – you don’t want to run out halfway through the night!
If you want to create the most bloody, gory Halloween setup, dismembered body parts are an absolute essential. Even I still get grossed out by torture-themed sets, and I enjoy watching slashers every year in October. Top it all off with strobe lighting and you’ll send all passersby away with some fantastic nightmare fuel.
My first thought was: I have to use this zombie hand to prank anyone who walks by my house or has a porch cam! Imagine the look on their faces for those first few seconds of terror. 😂 Better still if you can hide these bad boys in the fog and unleash them on unsuspecting trick-or-treaters. Maybe your neighbor kids will think twice next time before throwing rocks at your window (I’m not bitter, I just want justice).
This one is for the Wizard of Oz fans! These blue witch legs are the perfect entryway or porch decoration – just pair them with an empty cauldron, pot or even a trash can! Side note – you have to wonder how the witch ended up like this. Was she on a bender? Too much butterbeer, I guess. Either way, don’t drink and fly, kids.
Purple lights are so mesmerizing and dramatic! The low lighting is what differentiates them from other string lights; it creates an eerie, otherworldly vibe. If you’re looking to dress up your patio or add some mood lighting for your annual party, these are definitely an atmospheric pick. The best part: these lights are waterproof, LED, and solar charged, which will keep energy costs at a minimum.
Gravestones are the most versatile Halloween decoration. They’re budget-friendly, easy to set up, and work with pretty much any scary theme. These foam tombstones may look basic during the day, but with the right nighttime lighting and a few cobwebs, they’ll cast haunting shadows.
There’s nothing scarier than the dead rising from their graves. 😨 I still remember the first time I watched Michael Jackson’s Thriller video; if I saw even one corpse coming out of the crypt now, best believe I’d be hopping in my car and taking an indefinite vacation. If you want to start a debate about zombies with your party guests, these light-up skeleton arms are definitely the way to go.
A lot of buyers seem to be using this skeleton to make funny decorations, but if you position it right, it can actually look really creepy. Position some vines, tentacles, or slime coming out of its mouth; maybe tilt the head and limbs to make it look more realistic.
This is my favorite decoration on the list. It’s simple and small, but surprisingly engaging and immersive. The way the eyeball moves is so freaky, it looks real! It even has a moving eyelid. Check out the video reviews if you don’t believe me! Your more delicate friends will say “eww” while the rest of us enjoy the spooky greeting. I’ll take two!
From afar, these beware signs will look like normal No Trespassing signs, but up close you can see they’re actually kind of hilarious. Pair them with some caution tape or a graveyard display for spooky season!
Little bats are cute, but the big ones can be terrifying. There’s something about their leathery, skeletal look that makes my skin crawl. Did you know there’s an extinct vampire bat that had a wingspan of 20 inches? No thank you, you can keep your giant bloodborne pathogens in the Pleistocene. I’ll take these spooky bat wall hangings and be on my way.
I’m pretty sure Disneyland’s haunted mansion ride has a few of these ghost skeleton projectors. How creepy this plays will depend entirely on how immersive you make it. Rather than pointing it at an empty wall, try pointing the projector at the darkest corner of your house, in a doorway, or at a window. This guy will look a lot scarier if he’s emerging from a room or hiding behind some drapes.
By going hard, I mean dedicating a few hours to carving the perfect jack-o-lantern. The jack-o-lantern is the original spooky decor; it’s a messy job, but so worth it once you light it up. This pumpkin carving kit comes with 12 stencils of varying difficulties, flameless tea lights, and all the tools you need to make your carving party easier than ever.
If you love pranking your neighbors and friends, this one’s for you. It’s like an elf on the shelf, but for Halloween. Because it’s so basic, you can get really creative with how and where you display this fake dead body. My advice: rig this dead body up in your bathroom to swing down into guests’ faces – guaranteed screams and curses every time!
Is it a harmless candy bucket, or a deadly brew? Only one way to find out! This witch decor bundle comes with a hanging cauldron, a tripod, and some green string lights to help you create a memorable glowing set. All you need to turn it on is three AAA batteries. Top it off with your leftover fake cobwebs for an extra bubbly look!
This one makes for easy Halloween decor; anyone can see it from a mile away. Deck out your office, front door or storage shed with this caution tape for extra gritty crime drama vibes.
Haunted asylum, anyone? Supernatural horror is always a win for the spooky season. Because this inflatable ghost bride is life-size and lights up, she’ll look like a real person from afar. I don’t know about you, but that uncanny mannequin look is enough to make me do a double-take. For an even bigger scare, stick a motion-activated light/sound maker in front of her for when the kids walk by.