Halloween brings about lots of different images, like pumpkins, witches,
and ghosts. But perhaps one of the most memorable images and ideas related to Halloween are monsters. Those scary things that
hide in the closet or under our bed, the stuff of old horror movies and folklore all make up an interesting cast of characters
that leave us scared in the night.
There are tons of great ideas for costumes when it comes to a monster Halloween
party. You can choose to dress up as a mummy, vampire, werewolf, or swamp thing if you want to dress in traditional monster
garb.
Or, if you want to be a little more daring, try a freaky alien, Freddy from
Nightmare on Elm Street, Godzilla, or Jason from the Halloween movies. Take your pick; there are tons of different monsters
to choose from.
Once you've gotten your costume planned out, it's time to decorate and get
ready for the party. Use false cobwebs and strew them on tabletops and along the staircase. Light candles and dim the lights
to give your home a more creepy effect (just be sure the candles are on a secure surface and far away from the reach of children).
You can also play some spooky sounds on a pre-recorded CD. These CDs can
usually be found at a number of retailers during the Halloween season and they contain cool sound effects that will give off
an air of creepy ambiance. Look for cool statues or figures you can use like black cats, bats, or ghosts.
Do a little research and make some creepy snacks for your guests at the monster party. There are plenty of interesting recipes to choose from where you can make the food
look as gross and creepy as possible but in reality, it tastes great.
Some examples are strained eye balls, witch finger cookies, red popcorn,
monster blood punch, and even maggot stew, just to name a few. Make as many snacks as you can with scary themes so it adds
to the total feel of creepiness.
With just a little bit of planning ahead, you can have an excellent monster-themed
Halloween party that your friends will remember for years to come.
