Spooky Season Scenes: Halloween decoration review
Crier reviews Halloween decorations from around town
October 28, 2021
Spooky scary skeletons, the silly manifestation of death that have come to embody the spirit of Halloween. From crime scenes to undead birthday parties, skeletons serve as great props for any Halloween setup.
While not quite as frightening as some of the scarier decorations, the versatility of these fun creatures mean they can be used to create almost any scene you could think of. While fun and adaptable, skeletons are not often genuinely scary.
Fear Factor – 2
Fun Factor – 4.5
Once nothing more than innocent comedy relying on slapstick and buffoonery, horror authors and urban legend have in many ways turned clowns into creatures of nightmare. Those who weren’t exposed to clowns when they were young often find them odd and off-putting, while those who were find the portrayal of these tricksters from their childhood as psychotic killers to be absolutely horrifying.
If you’re interested in creating a truly terrifying Halloween scene, clowns, complete with horrifically grotesque wounds, unnaturally filed teeth and wickedly haunting smiles, are definitely your killers.
Fear Factor – 4.5
Fun Factor – 2
The skeleton’s more fleshy cousin, zombies can range from grotesque and appalling to dim witted and funny. While some zombie decorations can be truly repulsive to behold, popular culture often turns these once terrifying undead monstrosities into dimwitted and brain hungry buffoons. Whether you’re looking to make a truly terrifying haunted house or just for some lighthearted decorations, zombies are the way to go.
Whether you’re looking to make a truly terrifying haunted house or just for some lighthearted decorations, zombies are the way to go.
Fear Factor – 2.5
Fun Factor – 4
Half man, half beast, werewolves are a staple of Halloween decor. A classic creature of horror, werewolves possess a mix of human and monstrous characteristics, combining the stature of a tall man with giant canine teeth, blood red eyes and matted fur.
Invoking primal fears of a predatory beast, werewolves can be an absolutely horrifying addition to a Halloween scene. If you’re looking to add a real fear factor, these are your beasts.
