All Hallows’ Eve is almost upon us. The time of year where terror and fear rule the night. Where horror fans can flex their creative muscles with spooky decorations. Halloween is one of the most popular holidays out there. Everyone gets the chance to unleash their inner monster with creative costumes. Children go trick or treating. And it is the perfect time of year to enjoy all your favorite horror movies!
If you’re someone who loves films then why not organize a halloween movie marathon with your friends this year? It is a great way to get into the spirit of the season. And nothing takes the edge off the scariest scenes than experiencing them with your friends. This guide will walk you through how to plan the ultimate halloween movie marathon. One that your friends won’t forget anytime soon!
Deciding The Movie Watchlist
The main issue with planning a halloween movie marathon is that there are too many amazing movies to choose from. And not every Halloween movie needs to be a horror either. There are plenty of amazing movies, like Beetlejuice or The Addams Family, that are in keeping with the spirit of the season without being scary.
The best way to decide on the watchlist is to have all of your friends select one movie they would like to watch. If there aren’t that many of you attending you might be able to watch them all. But if you have a big guest list you can start to whittle down the suggestions by doing an anonymous poll. Every guest gets to select their top three choices. This is the most fair way of finalizing the watchlist and ensures that everyone’s voice is heard.
Spooky Snacks
No movie marathon is complete without a varied selection of snacks and drinks. And, since it is Halloween, you should try to make them as theme appropriate as possible. Most supermarkets will already be selling Halloween themed treats. But, if you want to go a step further, you could bake up your own food and put a scary spin on it. Or if baking isn’t your thing why not opt for a Halloween themed cocktail for the evening.
If you really want to take the marathon to the next level you could include some THC brownies or gummies. Or, for an intense experience, why not get some psychedelic chocolate bars. I recommend going for a One Up psychedelic chocolate bar. I love these psychedelic mushroom choc bars as they aren’t too strong that you’ll be weirded out by the movie. But strong enough that you’ll be having the greatest time of your life.
Make It A Costume Party
Costumes are a huge part of Halloween. So why not incorporate them into your movie marathon. You could ask everyone to dress in a costume that is relevant to one of the movies you are watching that night. Or just let them have free reign to dress up however they want.
If you really want to get your guests excited, why not offer up a prize for the best costume. It doesn’t have to be anything too expensive. A bottle of wine or a gift voucher. This will encourage your guests to go all out with their costumes.
Decorations Are Key
Aside from Christmas, Halloween is the time of the year where you can go absolutely wild with decorations. Your normal home can be transformed into an evil spider’s lair or an ancient tomb filled to the brim with skeletons and zombies.
Decorating your home in preparation for the movie marathon is an absolute must to help get everyone into the Halloween spirit. If possible you should consider picking decorations that line up with the movies on your watch list. If you’re watching a zombie movie, why not put some zombie heads on shelves. If you’re watching Dracula, you could make your house look like an old victorian era castle.
I highly recommend inventing your guests around the day before the marathon to help decorate. This is a great way to get them excited about the upcoming marathon and offers a chance for everyone to put their own personal spin on the decorations.
