Best Decorations for a Haunted Halloween Party

Emma Sarran Webster

September 28, 2018 at 8:57 AM

<p>Set the scary stage before people even walk in the door.</p> <p><strong>Shop now:</strong> Enter If You Dare Sign, $2. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.partycity.com/enter-if-you-dare-sign-631461.html?cgid=creepy-carnival-halloween-party-supplies" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:partycity.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">partycity.com</a></p>

<p>Welp, I’m terrified just looking at the picture of this one; so expect a few screams coming out of the bathroom.</p> <p><strong>Shop now:</strong> Submergence Toilet Topper, $5. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.spirithalloween.com/product/decorations/window-wall-decor/submergence-toilet-topper-decorations/pc/1005/c/0/sc/1051/163183.uts?thumbnailIndex=14" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:spirithalloween.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">spirithalloween.com</a></p>

<p>Just when your guests think they can relax on the couch, this animated pillow will have them jumping up in fear.</p> <p><strong>Shop now:</strong> Animated Skeleton Hand Pillow, $79. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.grandinroad.com/animated-skeleton-hand-pillow/halloween-haven/lighted-halloween-decor/1187503" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:grandinroad.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">grandinroad.com</a></p>

<p>These aren’t your run-of-the-mill twinkle lights, that’s for sure.</p> <p><strong>Shop now:</strong> Bloody Globe String Lights, $15. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.partycity.com/bloody-globe-string-lights-688076.html?cgid=creepy-carnival-halloween-party-supplies" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:partycity.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">partycity.com</a></p>

<p>Okay, snakes are scary enough <em>with</em> their skin. This is just…nope.</p> <p><strong>Shop now:</strong> Halloween Skeleton Snake, $10. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.target.com/p/halloween-skeleton-snake-hyde-and-eek-boutique-153/-/A-53358972#" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:target.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">target.com</a></p>

<p>If it’s possible for a decoration to be scary and beautiful at once, this one accomplishes it.</p> <p><strong>Shop now:</strong> Bejeweled Skull Halloween Decor, $20. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.pier1.com/bejeweled-skull-halloween-decor/3482280.html?cgid=halloween-decorations#nav=left&origin=gridswatch" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:pier1.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">pier1.com</a></p>

<p>Just one question: Who are these children and how do I get away from them?</p> <p><strong>Shop now:</strong> Ghost Girls Halloween Poster, $5. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.spirithalloween.com/product/decorations/props/ghost-girls-hallway-poster-decorations/pc/1005/c/0/sc/1034/132849.uts?sortByColumnName=SortByPriceAscending&thumbnailIndex=22" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:spirithalloween.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">spirithalloween.com</a></p>

<p>Tell your guests when they arrive that you’ll “be keeping an eye on them” and let ‘em freak out when they see these terrifying orbs.</p> <p><strong>Shop now:</strong> Grandin Road Eyeball Orbs, Set of 8, $29. <span>grandinroad.com</span></p>

<p>Turn your table top into a Halloween forest with one (or more) of these eery trees.</p> <p><strong>Shop now:</strong> Fantastic Craft LED Orange Light Twig Tree, $59. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/fantastic-craft-led-orange-light-twig-tree/3754209?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results%2FHome&color=none" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:shop.nordstrom.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">shop.nordstrom.com</a></p>

<p>Create your very own <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.teenvogue.com/story/decorate-for-halloween-with-disneys-haunted-mansion-home-decor?mbid=synd_yahoo_rss" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Haunted Mansion;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Haunted Mansion</a> with this glow-in-the-dark grandfather clock that’s so cool, we wouldn’t blame you for keeping it out year-round.</p> <p><strong>Shop now:</strong> The Haunted Mansion Clock, $80. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.teenvogue.com/story/decorate-for-halloween-with-disneys-haunted-mansion-home-decor?mbid=synd_yahoo_rss" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:shopdisney.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">shopdisney.com</a></p>

<p>This ghostly candelabra “burns” smoke (aka misting water) on its own for a perpetually haunted vibe.</p> <p><strong>Shop now:</strong> Grandin Road Misting Haunted Candelabra, $139. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.grandinroad.com/misting-haunted-candelabra/1187504" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:grandinroad.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">grandinroad.com</a></p>

<p>Who invited this guy?</p> <p><strong>Shop now:</strong> Halloween Peekaboo Standing Animated Ghoul with Curtain, $80. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.target.com/p/halloween-peekaboo-standing-animated-ghoul-with-curtain-hyde-and-eek-boutique-153/-/A-53450067" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:target.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">target.com</a></p>

<p>Just don’t blame your friends if they don’t even come into your party after seeing these things on the windows.</p> <p><strong>Shop now:</strong> Amscan Halloween Bloody Hands Gel Clings, $16. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Amscan-21-in-x-6-5-in-Halloween-Bloody-Hands-Gel-Clings-4-Pack-220191/303356377" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:homedepot.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">homedepot.com</a></p>

<p>The only thing that would make this better is if it somehow yelped, “I’m melting!” in the <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aopdD9Cu-So" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Wicked Witch of the West;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Wicked Witch of the West</a>’s voice.</p> <p>__Shop now: Midnight Carnival Collection Melting Face LED Pillar Candle, $15. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.pier1.com/melting-face-led-pillar-candle/3599831.html#q=halloween%2520candles&origin=gridswatch" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:pier1.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">pier1.com</a></p>

<p>One night of friendly scares, a lifetime of nightmares!</p> <p><strong>Shop now:</strong> Halloween Haunters 5 Foot Animated Hanging Spinning Scary Circus Clown, $45. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Halloween-Haunters-Animated-Spinning-Decoration/dp/B074B4BB32/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1538103135&sr=8-24&keywords=creepy+clown+decoration" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:amazon.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">amazon.com</a></p>

They're so boo-tiful.

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