Whether you are a horror fan or not, you certainly have a favorite pick from the genre be it a TV show or a movie. Pop culture has many offerings to get you ready for the spooky season as fall approaches. Moreover, your favorite movies and shows and other genres in pop culture can also give you inspiration for Halloween decoration ideas.
For instance, you can create Byers’ living room with alphabets and Christmas lights on the wall or step into the charms of Halloween Town. Those who know, know. Whether you enjoy the witchy humor of a classic like Hocus Pocus or Harry Potter, or looking to inspire some serious horror of a Hall-of-Famer like The Shining, here are amazing Halloween decoration ideas inspired by famous movies and TV shows.
Stranger Things-Inspired Halloween Decorations
Stranger Things has risen through the ranks of the horror genre exceptionally fast and has become one of the best horror shows ever. The troubles of the little quaint town of Hawkins and the rag-tag team of teenagers trying to save it from monsters from the Upside Down offer plenty of spooky fodder for your Halloween decoration. Here are a few Stranger Things-inspired Halloween decoration ideas for you to try out.
Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus is a fun watch with the Sanderson sisters resurrected after the cursed Candle of Black Flame is lighted by a mischievous kid. The sisters plan to exact revenge on the town of Salem that executed them after the town discovers they are witches. The movie provides many aspects of Halloween decorations for you to include in your home. You can either purchase or DIY them.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas is a classic Halloween watch. This fun-filled movie follows Jack Skellington of Halloween Town, who wishes to overtake Santa’s job for Christmas after he becomes enchanted by the merry holiday. The movie has several settings and characters that can become a part of your holiday decorations.
Harry Potter
We cannot talk about pop culture Halloween décor ideas and leave out the classic, Harry Potter franchise that gives so many inspirations for All Hallows’ Eve. You have got witches and wizards, spiders, dragons, brooms, owls, snakes, floating candles, and every spooky thing in between.
Halloween
With the first movie released over 40 years ago, the Halloween series consists of twelve films. The slasher films follow Michael Myers who was admitted to a sanitarium as a child after he kills his sister. 15 years later, he escapes, stalks, and kills the people of the town of Haddonfield, Illinois. All movies feature Michael Myers as a psychotic serial killer and have created a massive fan base. You can strike fear in the hearts of passersby by installing Myers’ life-sized effigies.
Coco
Coco is a colorful, full of joy, and charming Pixar film, which means you will not find something spooky in it. However, as the concept of the movie is inspired by the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead and the story follows a boy who stumbles into the Land of the Dead, you will find so many vibrant themes to decorate your homes during the holiday.
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones is one of the most watched shows of the 21st century. While filled with mind games and wars, the show had one aspect that sends chills down everyone’s spine. North of the Wall is a place you wouldn’t want yourself to be under any circumstance. However, the place can offer some amazing Halloween décor ideas for you to try this year, be it dragons or white walkers.
Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice is a fun-filled movie that observes a deceased couple who wants to scare away the new inhabitants of their house. When their efforts are all in vain, they seek the help of a bio-exorcist known as Beetlejuice. You can draw inspiration from the gory props and settings of the movie to decorate your house. Set up your yard in full swing or place a themed doormat.
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The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit books and movies are simply among the best of all time. The hardships and battles mentioned in these tales from Middle Earth have plenty of scary stuff for you to deck up your halls in Halloween spirit. You can carve characters on pumpkins or write the Tolkien script to commemorate the epic tales during the holiday.
The Shining
Stephen King’s The Shining is one of his best works, and when the movie adaptation of the book came out it blew people’s minds. The creepiness seeped into every step of the way and there are many subtle ideas that can be included in your Halloween decorations. Get a ‘Redrum’ decal and paste it on the mirror or carve the peeking face of Jack Torrance. “Here’s Johnny.” Literally, chills.
It
Another gem from Stephen King’s pen, It is among one of the best horror movies. Pennywise the clown is one scary being and using him in your holiday decoration is a surefire way to evoke the spooky spirit.
Walking Dead
Walking Dead is yet another amazing show that can help you create the perfect decor vibe for Halloween. Undead zombies are the perfect choice for the Day of the Dead, incorporate some around the premises for the perfect setting.
Scooby Doo
Scooby Doo is one of those pop culture themes that play out in every festive scenario with a bit of originality that comes from your mind. You can have a Scooby Doo photo booth with the Mystery Machine van at the center. Or buy an elaborate decoration set from Amazon. But the zombie Scooby Doo team sounds more fun. What do you think?
Conjuring Universe
The Conjuring universe is vast and scary, which makes it perfect for Halloween decoration themes. Your options are unlimited as you can pick Valak animatronics for outdoor or hallway display (a handpainted display will also do), or Annabelle to occupy a chair out on the porch. Or hang a corpse from the yard tree.
A Scary Movie Fiesta
Unsure of how to pick just one of your favorite horror movies to decorate your house with this Halloween? You can have a scary movie fiesta by mushing characters from different franchises to create the ultimate pop culture Halloween décor idea.
Let us know which one of these pop culture Halloween decoration ideas you are trying this year. Happy Halloween!
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