Costumes

[Art]

The Most Awesome Images Found on Social Media: 6/2-6/6

We’ve reached the end of another week – thank god! – which means it’s time to once again take a look at the coolest, weirdest and/or most awesome images that I’ve stumbled across on social media this past week. So let’s get right to it, shall we?! My buddy Aaron Crawford unleashed his new art

[Interviews]

Interview with a Cosplayer: Diandra Lazor is Nancy Thompson

As someone who frequently attends horror conventions, I’ve always been fascinated by the dedicated fans who dress up as their favorite characters, taking pictures with fellow fans and acting like the heroes and villains that they love and admire. What compels them to do it? And why have they chosen to dress up as the

[Bite-sized Horror]

Manhunt Props for Sale

Probably the best quality Manhunt masks and props that will ever see the light of day, from the now shutdown fan-made, live-action web series project Snuffed, are up for sale on eBay by its creator Matt Simpson.

[Costumes and Masks]

Trick or Treat Studios Unveils 2014 Halloween Masks and Decorations

Formed in 2010, Trick or Treat Studios caught my attention in a big way a couple years later, with the release of the most impressive looking mass-produced Michael Myers mask ever made. Last year they continued their dominance of the Halloween mask market with licensed releases ranging from They Live to Dark Night of the

[Tutorials, Recipes, and Goodies]

The Blood is the Life — A Recipe

“I never knew what life was until it ran out in a red gush over my lips, and hands!” – Anne Rice Over the years – okay, about every other month – I get the opportunity to make fake blood for various reasons. Running a Zombie Walk requires, literally, gallons. But did you know that

[Costumes and Masks]

Cosplay — A Love Story

Cosplay noun 1.The practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game. If you’re like me and have a bevy of horror loving friends who are either extreme Halloween lovers or convention goers, you’ve no doubt noticed how serious they take cosplay. I’m not talking about girls in ripped up

[Haunted Houses and Rides]

Through the Eyes of a Haunted House Actor

A step through the doors takes you between the barrier of the bright sunshine and the chilly, cool warehouse. Dust floats about you like little ghosts whispering your name. You proceed into the darkness, pushing aside a black drape and seeing the line of people waiting to be cast. You get through casting easily enough.

[Costumes and Masks]

Drip, Drip, Goes the Blood — How to Make Your Own

It seems only yesterday when we were throwing together costumes, asking strangers for candy, dancing late into the night, or frightening our loved ones in darkened halls. Even now, as Christmas is just around the corner, the spirit of Halloween lives strong within us. But is Halloween ever over? Any night is a good night

[Contests and Giveaways]

Halloween Costume Contest 2013

Don’t have a costume yet?I recommend:Use promo code 20OFF2013 for 20% off. Winners This year’s winners are, drum roll please… 1st Place — Guy in Box 2nd Place — Zoltar 3rd Place — She Hulk An honorable mention goes to Ewok as a close runner-up. For those that didn’t win this time there’s always next

[Contests and Giveaways]

Halloween Costume Contest — Win $100!

Winner “Lawn Ornaments” was the costume that won this year. Congrats! This is Halloween Love’s inaugural Halloween costume contest. It wasn’t as big of a turnout as I had hoped, but fun nevertheless. It was a bit bumpy and there were some learning curves that I’ll keep in mind for next year. I’ll keep the