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Twenty Six - Chills And Dread In Ghostly Zombie Halloween Costumes

by Susan West

Images of the walking dead in zombie Halloween costumes cause thrills and laughter every Halloween season. Even in daylight, the walking dead is a fun costume. Creativity is always an option for zombies as you can do as little or as much with this character as you choose. Always a favorite, zombies are fun to have around.

There are no guidelines as far as what all zombie Halloween costumes should have. There is no walking dead uniform. Aside from a dead stare and pale skin, you can take this one any direction you like. A good, and cheap, way to start searching is by looking through your own clothing. If you’re willing to ruin something, set it aside. You may want to use it. Even if you already have a top and bottom, extra material can be shredded and added to accent your look. http://www.costumecauldron.com/shop/halloween-costume/Ghoul–Skeleton-Costumes-title0-p-2-c-335.html

Zombify your favorite celebrity, musician, or historic figure! Anyone and everyone can be turned into a zombie. It’s easy and entertaining. See how many people can guess who you are. There are plenty of already deceased famous figures to choose from, however you do not have to stop there. Just because someone is still living does not mean you can’t imagine what he or she may look like among the walking dead!

Get in the mood for ghost Halloween costumes by watching some old movies like Children of the Corn or an old George Romero film. Watch how the zombies lumber along as they walk swaying from side to side. With their eyes in a fixed stare and their arms raised the frightening hordes press forward. Although you can vary the action, this style is the one most often used to show the motions of the undead and is most loved by fans of horror films. http://www.costumecauldron.com/shop/halloween-costume/Ghoul–Skeleton-Costumes-title0-p-1-c-335.html

Accessories for zombie Halloween costumes can vary widely. Fake body parts are great for casual gnawing or as walking sticks. A zombie musician might carry his microphone or his guitar or might wear an afro wig and bell bottoms. Choose a prop that is related to what your zombie character did in his previous life as a living human being.

You can opt to leave your hands free and avoid the cumbersome props some might carry and let your clothing and your physical activity tell the whole story. Fake wounds, sores, gashes or burns purchased as props from costume shop may look sickeningly realistic and give you a fantastic icky factor. Don’t be hesitant to add a few wounds - after all, something killed you.

Groups of zombies are always better than one! Enlist friends to create an entire roaming hoard! Overrun the party with fun-loving undead. Many walking undead make for plenty of photo opportunities. In addition, zombie movie lovers will appreciate your group effort.

Search the internet for Halloween recipes and take some food to the party. Showing up with goodies to eat will please your host or hostess and give you a chance to plant a zombie dish of disgusting proportions right in the middle of the food table. Though totally edible, holiday recipes for organs or eyes, pickled fingers or, for adult parties, more explicit body parts are crowd pleasers

There are plenty of options when it comes to zombie Halloween costumes. Add your own twist on this old favorite. Start at home to find the most readily available and inexpensive props and clothes, and watch plenty of zombie films to get into the mood. Zombie Halloween costumes appear every year, so make yours more memorable! Edited by Hetsil Protage

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