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Halloween snacks ( stock up on kids snacks and themed sweets- there ' s nobody saying the grown-ups can ' t have some fun too ), add some suitably camp music ( I recommend ' Project 1950 ' and ' American Psycho ' by the Misfits , and anything by the Cramps ) and voila , you have the makings of a fun Halloween party in your own home . Granted , that sounds like a pretty regular night in at our house , but still , there are people out there who are more normal . Somewhere . Get your place decked out with cobwebs and skulls and make an event out of it .
When choosing movies for your Halloween night , I ' d suggest finding a bunch of 80s horror titles , as they really do capture the right fun atmosphere you ' d need for an evening making fun of everything with your friends . Why 80s ? Listen . While some may argue we are enjoying something of a resurgence in ' true ' horror movies , with your million SAW sequels and million remakes of classics , I am left wondering what happened to the horror films that would have you yelling ' COOL !' amidst your screams . The 1980s are a fine example of an era in which horror films had all the horror stuff down pretty well yet mixed in a liberal dose of humour and fun without becoming parodies . While the horror genre has become either more serious or more bland in recent years ( or both ), with endless repetitions of the same tired old themes , old gorehounds like myself are left wanting something that isn ' t being delivered of late , namely films that you want to watch again .
You see , a major problem with current horror cinema is that companies are making PRODUCT instead of FILMS . You can go on Netflix , and other on-line provider or go to a store with a DVD section and find rack upon rack of Wrong Turn / Scream / Hostel / Halloween knockoffs that are cheap and easy to make , and there ' s barely a memorable title amongst them . There are so many ways to make your Halloween a fun night to remember . Kick off with a movie night as suggested , then go along to a Halloween themed party or show , preferably in costume . Check local listings for events in your area that you can go along to and take part in . If all this sounds like a no-brainer , that ' s because it is . With a small amount of effort you can change what has become a relentlessly commercial day into something you can genuinely enjoy without a huge amount of cost . Halloween celebrations shouldn ' t be all about handing out sweets to bored kids on your doorstep- it should be enjoyed and relished . I mean , how often can you actually run around with a plastic trident and horns on during the rest of the year ?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Have a great Halloween !
Andrew Hawnt is an expert on popular culture , horror collectibles , movies , TV , comics , movie collectibles and more . He writes for the famous Starstore blogs and the popular movie collectibles site www . starstore . com as well as being a renowned music journalist and science fiction author . With boundless enthusiasm for geek culture , movie memorabilia , geek culture and the comics industry , he is always ready to bring the latest news and views on the entertainment industry to you . For the latest news , free newsletters , podcasts and more , check out http :// www . starstoreblog . com , Original sourse : Articles- Factory . com
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