Halloween Party Supplies

July 30th, 2009 · No Comments

Besides decorations, there are a few other Halloween party supplies you’ll want to make sure you have. Tableware with Halloween designs is a must-have, even if you’re only serving simple refreshments. Games and movies keep your guests entertained and the right lighting and sound effects help set the mood.

Halloween Table Décor and Tableware

How much you want to deck out your table really depends on your personal tastes. The first thing to consider is your centerpiece. If you have nothing else “Halloweeny” on your table, at least have a good centerpiece.

A Halloween tablecloth is another nice touch. Most of the novelty table covers are paper, but there are higher-end cloth ones, too. For a Gothic or haunted theme, an old lace tablecloth will work well. For a murder or mad scientist themed party, butcher paper spattered with fake blood makes a fine table cover.

Then add your plates, bowls, flatware, and napkins with Halloween designs. Gothic goblets are a nice touch, even if they’re plastic. Chair covers also add to the mood, especially they’re the creepy kinds.

Halloween Party Games and Entertainment

Pumpkin carving is good, messy fun, but you’ll want decent lighting or you might end up with a real dismembered finger in among those plastic body parts. Another classic form of Halloween entertainment is telling ghost stories. In your invitation, ask each guests to come prepared to tell the spookiest ghost story they know.

A Halloween scavenger hunt is another option. Have guests hunt for objects around your haunted house and yard or go out on the town for a photo scavenger hunt using digital cameras. Don’t forget prizes like goody bags and novelty items.

Truly Disturbing Scary Movies

Sometimes when it’s just a small group of close friends, nothing’s better than sitting around in the dark and watching a scary movie together. But let’s face it, they’ve probably already seen Psycho and The Shining and few times already.

For something really scary, try a lesser known movie. Don’t shy away from old movies, either. Try Basket Case, a 1982 movie directed by Frank Henenlotter, about a boy who carries his deformed brother in a basket. Another good one is Ruby, a 1977 movie director Curtis Harrington, about a dead mobster possessing his daughter. Better yet, pick up a documentary or two about real hauntings, possessions and the like.

Sound and Lighting Effects

Few things set the mood for your party like sound and light. Dim lights and odd colored lights, like red or green, are the easiest way to get this effect. Strobe and flicker lights are great for when the guests arrive, but can wear on the eyes if left on too long.

Real candlelight may look good, but avoid using candles in high traffic areas where someone’s costume could knock one over. A house fire probably isn’t the kind of scare your guests were hoping for. A safer alternative is the very realistic electric candles made of wax available at Halloween party supplies stores. The right soundtrack may be even more important in setting the mood.

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