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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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