How to Have a Horror Movie Night
A great way to beat the rising gas prices is to find interesting things to do at home. A themed movie night is a perfect way to spend quality time with family and friends. A horror movie night can be a "thrilling" time for all. Does this Spark an idea?
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Invite friends and family who are horror movie buffs. It is fun to have people with the same interests at the horror movie night. Choose a night that is convenient for everyone. You may even ask for suggestions, and choose the top three or four movies from the list. If you are having a marathon of sequels, you may want to suggest the guests dress up as their favorite character.
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Rent, borrow or dust off those scary movies. Horror movies seem to be done in sequels, like the Freddie and Jason movies. It is great fun to have a marathon of one director or main character. Tobe Hooper is responsible for cult classics like "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "Mortuary." Wes Craven is most famous for the "Nightmare On Elm Street" movies. Craven also directed "The Hills Have Eyes" remake and "The People Under the Stairs." Some other greats are "Urban Legend" and "Scream."
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Determine the starting time of the horror movies. Everyone will know when to arrive for the festivities. A predetermined start time also keeps things on a schedule.
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Create great snacks like Finger Sandwiches and Brain Matter Punch. There are great recipes available at Halloween websites for creepy appetizers and drinks
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Serve the refreshments between movies. Intermissions are necessary for a good horror movie night. The last thing you want is someone getting up in the middle of the best scenes to use the bathroom or refresh their drink.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep the lights dim in the movie viewing area. This adds to the scary effect.
Turn off the phones so there are not any interruptions during a particular scary scene.
If you plan to serve alcohol, remember to drink responsibly.
Keep in mind that small children may not understand Hollywood special effects. Children can become traumatized by horror movies.
