* Psst. Kid. Yeah, you. Over here. Do you want a balloon? (Or a boat, perhaps?…) If you shuddered and dove under the covers just reading that ominous little invitation, you may be like a surprising number of people who truly fear clowns. (There’s even a name for it – …

Be “that house” this year. Here’s how. * Trick-or-treat, smell their feet, give them something good to eat! Okay, so you’re not likely to engage in that second option, but as for the rest, don’t you want to hand out those REALLY special goodies this year – the ones that …

We just can’t seem to stay away from Pinterest this year. If you’re Pin-addicted like we are, we know you’re going to LOVE these amazing (and cheap!) pumpkin projects. Any of the pumpkins can be purchased at discount/dollar/99 cent stores. Grab a bunch of pumpkins, a few crafting supplies and …

Well hey there, gorgeous. You ought to be in pictures! Fictional on-screen lovers (and sometimes, nemeses) have always been popular for Halloween parties and sometimes, for private dressup (don’t worry, we’ll never tell). If you’re wondering what couples costume theme to choose for 2017, check out the movies that were …

Pinterest’s so bursting with awesome Halloween food ideas, it’s almost scary! And although some take a culinary degree and top-notch baking and decorating equipment (you’ve seen them too!), there are others that really aren’t hard to make – and that are downright devilishly delish. With that said, here are 13 …

With home prices on an upswing, it’s downright frightening for wannabe buyers right now in the world of real estate. But things just got even scarier with the announcement that the infamous Bran Castle – the legendary digs associated with the late Prince Vlad Dracul – is up for sale. …

Nothing says Halloween like a haunted black cat with glowing eyes! Make your own fun, spooky and frisky cat-o-lantern with this easy tutorial. You will certainly become “familiar” with your new assistant as part of your yard haunt this Halloween. Let’s get started!       Supplies Two pumpkins:  a …

Haunted hotels entered the public imagination in a big way with the spectrally occupied Overlook in The Shining. But creepy stories of spooky stay-overs have always been the subject of speculation – and some reportedly haunted stays still exist today. Here’s Halloween Alliance’s list of the 13 spookiest hotels in America. Pack your bags …

We love memes! Click for full-size (or to scroll through), then right-click to save these and share on Facebook, Twitter or wherever you want to spread a little Halloween hilarity. Easy-peasy! Warning: some of these are on the saucy side, so if you’re under 17, ask Mom and Dad before …

Remembering a Legend This past Sunday, horror appreciators everywhere received the sad news that Hollywood legend Wes Craven had passed away. The horror film master, who had been battling brain cancer, succumbed to his illness in his Los Angeles home on Aug. 30, 2015. He was 76. The world will …

You thought you were going to hang out on your couch tonight eating Ben & Jerry’s and watching old Hammer horror movies. Then the phone call comes. “You won’t believe this – I just got invited to THE Halloween party of the year but I just can’t go alone! Please …

The ideas expressed below are the opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of halloweenalliance.com. Last October, a friend and I went Halloween candy shopping together. As I tossed bag after extra large-size bag of candy into my cart, my friend stared at me. “Do you …

Halloween fads come and go, but one we’ve been seeing for the past three years or so has been a serious amping up of unique (and freaky!) makeup. Rather than having a bought (or craftily sewn) costume do the job, Halloween enthusiasts seek out makeup looks that keep pushing the …

Looking to add some gore to your decor, but you don’t have a lot of time (and don’t want to invest a wad of cash)? Here’s your EASIEST way to creep up any Halloween table! And the best part? We used items found at our local dollar store and saved …

Make Your Own Zombie Costume How fast can you pull together a great, authentic-looking zombie costume? Quicker than you can say “one, two, brains!” Zombie costumes are fun – and they’re SO easy. Why? Because one of the hallmarks of a “realistic” zombie is that it’s very, very imperfect. Everything …

What’s one of the most wonderful pre-Halloween traditions you can remember? Was it visiting your local pumpkin patch (or perhaps driving miles to find one)? You can recreate this experience in your very own back yard. Here’s the scoop on growing your very own pumpkin patch. What You’ll Need Pumpkin …

Can’t get enough Halloween? Then celebrate it twice (or even three times)! Here’s the 411 on a famous Spanish-community holiday…and how you can get in on the action. What it Is Dia de los Muertos (“day of the dead” or “day of the dead ones”) is actually three days: Oct. …

At my house with small children, we appreciate the whimsical as much as the creepy. It’s always a challenge to find Halloween decorations that fit both these criteria. Here’s one we came up with that was so simple – and so cheap! Using only dollar store items, you can make …

Thought you’d run out of things to creep up on Halloween? Wrong-o, my spooky friend! Have you ever considered decorating your car? I have. And I’ve used most of the methods described below. If I haven’t, I’ve referenced the appropriate image. Come along on a terrifying little ride with me! …

As an icon of spookiness, skeletons have always had their place on Halloween. If you grew up in the 60s, 70s or early 80s, you may remember the dangling cardboard skeletons that the “good candy house” always had on their door. Today’s skeleton decor is kicked up a notch – …