Halloween Movie Night

The Tips Below Are Going to Help You Get Some Scare to Your Outdoor Movie Night on Halloween Season

Fall is that time of the year when you can go outside and enjoy a movie with your friends and family under the stars. Halloween is almost, why don’t you make the outdoor movie night a little spooky.

Below are some tips that will go a long way in helping you create a frightening Halloween outdoor movie night.

Choosing the right location – you should choose a location in your backyard that has some lighting. Neighborhood lights and streetlights can sometimes be distracting, and this is why you should limit the exposure from outdoor lighting.

Choosing comfortable seating – an outdoor movie about relaxing, and this means getting blankets, pillows, camping chairs, beanbag chairs, etc. to make sure everyone gets comfortable when enjoying the movie.

Preparing the snack stand – snacks is an important part of any movie night, and this is why you should make sure snacks like popcorn are there. You can add creativity and add a twist to your snacks. There is a wide range of options out there when it comes to Halloween themed snacks, for example, try pumpkin spice and peanut butter flavored popcorn or fossil cookies. Some will only take you a couple of minutes to make.

Setting up the screen – you don’t have to spend money on an outdoor movie screen. You just need a white bed sheet or even a tablecloth, clothespins and a fence, trees, or wall. If you are going to use the clothesline, drape the screen over the line then use clothespins to hold it in place. You can use a stone or brick to anchor your screen. If you don’t have a clothesline, just fix it on the outdoor wall or the fence.

Selecting the film – this is one of the most important things to do because the entire evening is centered on watching the film. If you are interested in the old-time fun, then you can go with classic Halloween movies such as Halloween, Hocus Pocus, Addams Family, Nightmare Before Christmas, or Beetlejuice. If you are after thrills and chills, then go with your favorite horror film (make sure the movie is age-appropriate for people watching). Some family-friendly Halloween films include Casper, Harry Potter, or the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.

Get the projector rolling – you will need to buy a projector for your outdoor movie night, and it might be the biggest investment you will make, but this is a one-time purchase. You will be able to enjoy watching movies on the projector for many years to come. They are not expensive, you can find affordable projectors on Amazon, Target, Walmart, or Best Buy. Adding outdoor speakers will end up feeling like you have a home theater-quality sound.

Creating a spine-chilling mood – ghosts, goblins, and ghouls – there is no Halloween party with no decorations. You should take some time to do a makeover of your backyard using Halloween decorating ideas you can easily find online. You can also incorporate outdoor lighting to make the experience even better. There are some outdoor lights you can string with the homemade theater to provide some ambiance for your movie night. Grabbing a couple of Christmas lights is a good idea – which means you will end up spending less money while achieving great results.

Keeping the bugs at bay – Mosquitoes can easily ruin the movie night, so you should consider getting bug spray before the start of the movie. You should also have tiki torches or candles with citronella to keep unwanted visitors away.

When darkness arrives, the thrill starts. You will end up enjoying the time with your friends and family.