If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Halloween is just a few weeks away, which means it’s officially time to trade in your summer decor for something a little more sinister. Whether you’re hosting a horror movie marathon, throwing a costume party or simply looking to give your home a seasonal makeover, there’s no shortage of spooky decorations to get into the spirit.
And for film buffs, Halloween offers an excuse to take some interior design inspiration from the screen. Think the witchy Victorian charm of the Owens sisters’ home in “Practical Magic,” the Sanderson sisters’ spellbinding aesthetic in “Hocus Pocus” or the gothic whimsy of Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Luckily, transforming your space doesn’t require a Hollywood set decorator. Amazon is stocked with affordable Halloween essentials, from hanging witch hats and realistic bats to pumpkin-shaped string lights and cobweb-covered fabrics.
There are also plenty of movie-inspired pieces worth adding to your collection, whether you prefer nostalgic Halloween classics or something genuinely frightening. Below, shop some of the best Halloween decorations to get your home ready for the holiday. A swarm of bats is an easy way to make a room feel haunted without committing to an elaborate setup.
This 140-piece set includes black 3D bat decorations that can be arranged across walls, doorways or around a fireplace for a dramatic effect. The raised wings add dimension, making them a simple alternative to traditional Halloween wall decals. For a more subtle approach to Halloween decorating, start with the smell of fall.
Yankee Candle’s Spiced Pumpkin candle brings the familiar scent of autumn into your home, making it a fitting addition to a cozy movie night or Halloween dinner party. The large 22-ounce jar offers up to 150 hours of burn time, according to the brand. Channel the Sanderson sisters with these hanging black witch hats, which look particularly striking suspended from a porch ceiling or above a dining table.
The 12-piece set comes with nylon cord for hanging and is designed for indoor or outdoor decorating. Add a few candles and a broomstick, and you’ve got a scene straight out of “Hocus Pocus.” Sometimes the most effective Halloween decorations are also the simplest. This five-pack of black creepy cloth can be draped over furniture, doorways, mirrors or windows to give your home an abandoned-house aesthetic.
Extract — continue reading at the source.
