Showing posts with label movies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label movies. Show all posts
I love a good Halloween scary night or party and getting in the horror vibe whilst watching scary movies! I have always loved horror films, especially the classics like Nightmare on Elm Street and Halloween and now I am an adult I like to think of new ways to celebrate the holiday. This year I got together with my sister to have a double date movie night complete with decorations.
Decorations can be a nightmare at Halloween (see what I did there) and there is always so much in the shops to choose from - which can get expensive. There was only 4 of us for the evening so I thought I would try not to go too over the top whilst also having some quirky things to decorate the room with. Of course spiderwebs complete with fake spiders were a must to drape over lights, tables, mirrors and just about everywhere else it can stick to - although I said not over the top I did get 2 packs of the webs to make sure everywhere was covered!
I managed to find some great things this year that looked a bit different, starting with the glittery Happy Halloween sign from John Lewis. This looks great and can be hung from doors or windows or just propped on tables as part of the decor like I did. Sainsbury's had some great things which is where I got the bloody handprints and light up pumpkin from. These were reasonably prices and just gave that extra horror feeling - the pumpkin also came in a large size perfect for window displays!
Finally, I wanted to add a bit of luxury to the evening and thought what better than a colour coordinated Yankee Candle! Yankee Candle always bring out Halloween collections each year but I went with a Frankincense scent. This scent is actually quite warming with hints of cinnamon but also fresh and fruity undertones too. It is a burnt orange colour and adds that extra touch with an amazing smell to your Halloween evening in front of the telly. If you don't want to buy a candle you could alternatively buy some wax melts and a halloween melter which would look great too!
After decorating the room we put the first Nightmare on Elm Street film on (not exactly a scary film in the 21st century but a classic) ordered some takeaway and enjoyed the atmosphere. For dessert I served Booja Booja Vanilla "nice-cream" made from cashew nuts and some dark chocolate broken on top.
If you are looking for a more low key Halloween evening with friends or family then why not recreate this night with your own decoration and personal touches! Horror inspired food and drink can always be found online and on Pinterest too.
Let me know what you have planned for Halloween xx
This post was sponsored by Ocean Finance as part of their #screamhomes campaign however all opinions are my own.
(All images from Amazon)
1. Elf - The classic Christmas movie. I think this is the number 1 on everyones list and is probably the funniest film ever made. If you only watch one Christmas film this December it has to be this one.
2. Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas - A lot of people only know the original Beauty and the Beast (Number 11) however, there is a Christmas version that is even more magical and was a childhood favourite of mine.
3. Home Alone 2 - I am not a big fan of Home Alone when it comes to Christmas movies but I definitely enjoy watching the sequel in the series which leaves me wanting to go to NYC even more!
4. A Christmas Story - This film is a popular American Christmas movie and I have come to realise over the years that my family may be the only people in England that have seen it (this may be an exaggeration however, no one we have asked has seen it). It is a black comedy about a boy who wants a BB gun for Christmas but everyone keeps saying he 'will shoot his eye out'. If you haven't seen it then watch it and you will love it.
5. How The Grinch Stole Christmas - Jim Carrey as The Grinch is a Christmas must in December. His character and acting is 100% perfect and I love watching this film every year.
6. The Holiday - A rom com that is necessary at Christmas. Who else wants to swap their house for a festive romance after this film?
7. Santa Clause 2 - Again, like Home Alone, I am not a big fan of the original Santa Clause but number 2 is a big favourite of mine and the love story behind it is really heartwarming this time of year and even features The Tooth Fairy and Mother Nature!
8. Santa Clause 3 - If you like number 2 then play number 3 after. A film all about trying to save Christmas (the usual theme of Santa Clause movies) with the evil Jack Frost trying to take over the North Pole.
9. The Family Stone - A family classic for Christmas all about the different personalities and festive cheer that all families experience when we all get together for a family meal. It has some ups and downs but as always, it ends well and you will enjoy it time and time again.
10. While You Were Sleeping - Another rom com (you can never get too many this time of year) starring Sandra Bullock who tries to pretend she is the fiancé of an unconscious man. It sounds vague but trust me you will love it.
11. Beauty and the Beast - The classic Christmas Disney film that children and adults love to watch. You may see this as a romantic film of a girl falling for a beast as she see's the true him inside or a woman falling in love with her kidnapper - either way its romantic and should be on your TV, Computer or Tablet this Christmas.
12. Batman Returns - An unlikely film featuring on my list but this has to be my favourite Batman film (and I am a big Batman fan) with an amazing cast and set at Christmas this is a film all girls can get away with watching with their partners.
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