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Halloween in a flash box - horror and shock films that you have to see!
Scream as loud as you can. Don't leave the house after midnight. And make sure the gremlins don't get wet.
Who doesn’t know these basic rules of life from famous horror films, which are carved in stone. Especially in the Halloween season, it’s all about forcing goosebumps again and raising the hair on the back of the neck. The shock movies of the last few decades are simply made for this task..
Once again we rummaged through the Hollywood film archives for youList of the absolute must-watch filmsen to create with the special fear factor. Put popcorn in the microwave and get the Ben & amp; Jerrys out of the freezer: Take the film!!
The top 7 Halloween films - compiled by the party panda
Halloween - The night of horror
This classic already bears the theme in its name. The year is 1963, the night: October 31st. Police are called to 43 Lampkin Lane only to find that 15 year old Judith Myers was killed by her 6 year old brother Michael. From now on Michael is kept in a sanatorium until he breaks out 15 years after the terrible act. His psychiatrist Dr. Loomis suspects thatMichael Myers original costumem) returns to his hometown. Can he prevent this and save the place from disaster??
Army of Darkness
Actually the third part of the Evil Dead series, Army of Darkness is at the same time the fantasy horror cult film par excellence. The main character Ash travels through time and arrives at a medieval castle around the year 1300. The castle and its inhabitants are threatened by dark forces, and Ash is also classified as an enemy after his arrival. But it quickly turns out that he is the prophesied savior. Can the cranky hero of the future do justice to this task??
Donnie Darko
A mystical film that lives from its eerie mood and does not have to rely on horror scenes. Donnie Darko tells the story of a troubled teenager who receives dark visions from a creepy rabbit. This rabbit announces the end of the world in 28 days and Donnie wants to avert it. In search of answers, Donnie tries to travel back in time to turn back the clock and thus prevent the world's seemingly impending fate. But his intervention is not without consequences.
Nightmare on Elmstreet
Similar to Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger is also the genre villain. Strangely dressed and with razor-sharp blades on all the fingers of his right hand, he gives the kids on Elm Street constantly restless nights. A group of four teenagers begin to have the same strange nightmares about Freddy before one of them is cruelly murdered in his sleep. Is the dream figure Freddy maybe real? And if so, how can you stop him?n?
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Saw
Psychological games to the power of 10 and nothing for weak stomachs. Two strangers wake up in a room without remembering how or why they got there. They soon discover that they are pawns in a deadly game of chess controlled by an infamous serial killer, Jigsaw. Work together or the instinct for survival will prevail and mold you into opponents in this almost hopeless fightpf?
Scream
With this movie the shock genre was brought back to life. And at the same time he pays his respects to the film profession when in a scene at the beginning teenagers are watching the Halloween classic on the sofa at home. One year after the brutal death of Sidney's mother, more murders begin in the small town. The only clue to the killer is a ghost mask. A local news reporter, Gale Weathers, is on the case, and she and Sidnes want to find out who the serial killer is. When the night of the nights comes, she will see who the person behind the mask is.t.
The Shining
This 1980 film is also an absolute must-see. The failed writer Jack Torrance played by Jack Nicholson is appointed caretaker and manager of the Overlook Hotel in the remote mountains of Colorado. Jack, a family man, takes his wife and son to the hotel for company during the long and isolated nights. Strange things happen shortly after their arrival, when Jack's son begins to see horrific visions, driven by a force called "The Shining". This condition, coupled with his persistent writer's block, lead to a complete mental breakdown and increased delusions in Jack. The family now becomes the plaything of their own fear.t.
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Happy scary time!
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Halloween pumpkins:the best templates and ideas
The big pumpkin carving is popular. Need some inspiration A world without Halloween pumpkins is possible, but pointless! Something like that is an old Chinese proverb. And we want to follow this wisdom this year too. Numerous instructions and tips on the Internet prove that decorating and designing the popular autumn vegetables is not that difficult. But where do you start?? Where can you find inspiration and good examples of pumpkin faces? The party panda has looked around for sources on this Internet for you. And on top of that he has given you his personal top 5 list of pumpkin carvings.
Where does one get templates for pumpkin carving from??
Pumpkin carving is of course an American invention and the United States is a good place to go with its numerous Halloween competitions and pumpkin festivals. It should be mentioned, however, that we in Switzerland also have a tradition of carved vegetables in connection with placing a tea light. We're talking about the classic carving of rods and thatm Making a Räbelielichtli. As already described in our LINK BLOG ENTRY handicraft instructions, it is advisable to pre-scratch the outlines of the figure with knives and tools before starting. To do this, we attach a template made of paper directly to the pumpkin and then use a fork or similar to prick the later cutouts. An easy way to do this is onee targeted search query on Google. For example:
- Pumpkin - carving templates - bat
- Or in English: Pumpkin - Carving - Stencils
In addition, numerous websites can be discovered that have a large download area with patterns for Halloween pumpkins.A small selection of links:
- http://www.pumpkinlady.com/pumpkin-carving-patterns/
- https://family.disney.com/pumpkin-carving-ideas/
- http://pumpkinglow.com/patterns.htm
The pumpkin carving hit list from the party panda
And has you got the lust for carving If not, then your hand should begin to twitch incessantly after looking at the following Halloween artworks at the latest. The urge to tinker and decorate comes automatically;;)
5th place: The 'Christian' variant
- Famous personalities as pumpkin heads have a long tradition. This copy with Pope Francis is extremely detailed.
4th place: tongue out!
- It doesn't always have to be an absolutely filigree masterpiece. This pumpkin variant impresses with its wit!
Rank 3: Nightmare on Elm Street
- Here comes Freddy! The film cult figure was immortalized here in a creepy and apt way.
2nd place: Carving to the power of 10!
- For people with a lot of patience and a golden hand. The football player as a Halloween pumpkin
1st place: Happy Michael
- The ultimate film for Hallow's Eve and its main character Michael Myers were processed in this gruesome pumpkin copy.
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Halloween
Halloween, the festival of ghosts and zombies, inspires tens of thousands of people around the world every year
Halloween takes place every year in the evening and the night before All Saints' Day. It's the night of ghosts, witches and zombies. The customs known to us in Europe come from America and England, where Halloween has been a popular festival for many decades. This custom has had a permanent place in Europe since the 1990s and is celebrated in a larger and more diverse way from year to year.
Zombie businessman
No Halloween without disguise
If you really want to celebrate on October 31st, you should dress up. This applies to young and old, because Halloween would be nothing without its eerily beautiful costumes. Disguises as zombie, pirate, witch, skeleton, vampire and much more are particularly popular. Many are also inspired by films. Every year you see Michael Myers, the Adams Family and Draculas on the streets, in discos and at private parties. But also beautiful and cute costumes, such as princess, ladybug, clown and many more, with matching make-up will be a scary highlight on this day. Because on Halloween fake blood, plastic pus ulcers, black-colored teeth, bulging eyes and whatever else there is, just as much as a costume.
Freddy Kruger
Where and how is the best place to celebrate HalloweenTraditionally in America and also in Europe the festival begins with the children in their costumes going from door to door and collecting as many sweets as possible and other delicacies with the slogan "Trick or Treat". In the evening and at night there are many ways to celebrate the festival of the spirits. There is the possibility of celebrating in differently decorated bars or discos or, if you like it more stylish, visit the legendary Halloween celebrations in a castle. These castles can be transformed into haunted castles for one night with suitable decorations and lights. The other option is to decorate your apartment or your party room appropriately and to celebrate a private Halloween themed party. In order for the celebration to be successful, as with the organized public parties, the decoration must not be missing. To make it really scary, we recommend plastic skeletons, artificial cobwebs, plastic spiders, hollowed out pumpkins, fairy lights, artificial fog and much more.
Pirate skeleton
Culinary highlights on Halloween.Food and drinks also get scary and scary. Cocktails and bowls are often given eyes. Food color is also often used to create a "bloody" or "purulent" drink or food. What is eaten or drunk on Halloween is up to the organizer, it just shouldn't look particularly appetizing. As a further decoration there are napkins, plates and straws with Halloween-typical prints.
Jason Voorhees costume
Musical supporting programFor Halloween there are specially compiled CDs with sounds from the "crypt", such as: hysterical laughter, painful moans, creaking doors, ringing bells and much more. Celtic music and spherical sounds are also suitable. Otherwise you can play whatever you like.
Halloween clown mask
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Halloween - the night of the ghosts
For about two decades, Halloween has cast its spell not only on Americans, but also on Europeans. The eerily beautiful spectacle, one day before All Saints' Day October 31, awakens creativity in young and old. Every year, people surprise with the most unusual costumes, scariest cocktails and eerily decorated locations. Whole streets and neighborhoods shine in the classic colors of black, white, gray, red, yellow and orange on Halloween and invite you to shiver. On this day the boundaries between reality, spirit world and exuberant partying become blurred.n.
Halloween makeup
Costumes for the little Halloween fans.
Traditionally, the little ones move from door to door alone, with friends or family, inviting residents to give them sweets with the slogan "Trick or Treat". In order to follow this custom, one thing must of course not be missing, suitable costumes. Disguises as vampire, dragon, pumpkin, witch, ghost,skeleton, Devil, hangman, zombie and much more. In recent years, characters from various series or films have been used as disguises: Star Wars, the various Monster High dolls or those from the film Dracula. Especially with girls, the costumes are often cute. B. Princess, queen or ladybug, these are then styled with make-up, fake blood, etc. Halloween-fair.
Trick or Treat - Halloween costumes for kids
How to become a star at the next Halloween party - costumes for him and her.
The same applies to adults at Halloween parties, on the train through the decorated bars or when you accompany the little ones collecting sweets:fancy Halloween costumes must not be missing. The classics are: Disguises as a magician, sorceress, witch, vampire, pirate, bat, Hulk or Count Dracula and much more. As with children, many of the adult costumes are inspired by films: Count Dracula, Pirates of the Caribbean, Hulk, Batgirl and of course the classic Adam Family. Another aspect to consider when choosing the disguise is whether the festival takes place outside or inside for Halloween, as October is no longer necessarily one of the warmest months of the year. The costumes are available in a longer version or, especially for women, in a shorter form that emphasizes the sex appeal. These are particularly suitable for parties in discos etc..).
Halloween costumes for him and her
Accessories and make-up make Halloween costumes a real highlight.
If you want to really astonish friends and acquaintances, you don't just use a costume when dressing up. There is an almost endless range of accessories. There would be:Halloween masks, Vampire teeth, gloves, wigs, warts, knives, claws, artificial nails and hats. These round off the outfit skilfully, underline the personality at the same time and make the costume something unique. Other tricks are the use of fake blood, black ink for the teeth and a crass eye make-up. With these little aids you are sure to make a furious appearance. If you want to go further, you can also fall back on aliens or worms, which scare everyone out of their costume at the push of a button by jumping towards them. On Halloween you can let your creativity run free and make your surroundings scary.
Zombie Halloween costume
Mottopartys, that's how they kidnap their guests into the realm of darkness.
Of course, Halloween doesn't just include scary costumes, but also the right atmosphere. In the meantime, many castles offer special parties that are very special thanks to the authentic style. But even parties in pubs, discos and at home, with the appropriate decoration, become a place where even ghosts would only dare to enter in pairs. Particularly popular for decorating are: artificial cobwebs, eyes, spiders, fake blood, skeletons and all kinds of holograms. One can do hisBut also put a Halloween party under a motto. For example, the "Medieval party", the "Science fiction party"and the" Welcome to the Adams Family Party "offer. Of course, there are no limits to creativity. A party that takes people into the realm of ghosts with gruesome music is also unbeatable. The pumpkin, hollowed out, is inseparable from Halloween and with gruesome grimaces it brings light into the dark or lights the way for the party guests.
Ghostbusters popular group costume
Eerily beautiful food and drinks with a shock effect.
When it comes to drinks, cocktails or punch bowls in red, green or black are particularly suitable. These are decorated with creepy eyes or artfully decorated olives and are sure to give you goose bumps when you visit them. Absolute classics among Halloween drinks are: Bloody Mary, cucumber cocktail, mud punch, woodruff punch or a zombie. When it comes to physical well-being, the shock effect on this special day should not be spared. You can spice up all your dishes with food coloring, plastic spiders or artificial eyes and make them an absolute shocker.
Halloween is a festival that takes young and old into another darker world. A festival that enchants you and at the same time makes you shudder. A festival that challenges your creativity and where you can be someone else through costumes for one night. A festival that young and old love alike. Simply a party that they have fun.When looking for the perfect horror outfit for you, you will find a variety of different onesCostumes,Masks andequipment on our homepage. The collection is constantly updated and expanded to include the latest trends. So it can soon be true to style for you too: "Sweet or sour"!