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March 28, 2021

Whether you’re going for scary, weird, realistic, or funny, the key to a great zombie costume is makeup. Sure, other pieces of the costume such as clothing and props are also important. But the makeup does more to determine the quality of your costume than anything else.

It also tells a story about your zombie. Is she recently deceased, or has she been moldering in the grave for ages? Did he get infected by a single bite wound, or get mauled by a horde of walkers? The makeup you use, and how you apply it, provides the clues.

The idea of applying zombie makeup might seem intimidating at first, especially if you peek at some of the elaborate tutorials you can find online. Unless you’re experienced with makeup and/or zombie effects, it’s better to start with the bare minimum and then decide whether you want to try some of the more advanced techniques. If that sounds good to you, then read on.

Graphic showing two zombies looking at a sign that reads How to Make Zombie Clothes

February 21, 2021

Zombies are too busy pursuing their next meal to worry much about fashion. They usually just shamble around in whatever clothes they were wearing when they were infected, no matter how tattered, moldy or bloodstained they become. Let’s face it, zombies are slobs.

That doesn’t mean it’s easy to dress like a zombie, though. Making clothes that look authentically nasty takes some thought.

There are lots of video tutorials online showing you how to make zombies clothes. However, many of them are specific to a particular flavor of zombie, so the exact techniques may not apply to you. Also, the amount of effort involved – not to mention the supplies – varies a lot.

This guide will lay out the general steps to create the perfect zombie outfit for your needs and level of expertise and/or interest. Along the way, we’ll provide plenty of specific ideas and pointers to help put your DIY zombie costume over the top.

January 17, 2021

When you think about it, zombie pranks shouldn’t work, ever. After all, no one thinks zombies actually exist. So why would anyone believe for a second that a prankster shambling toward them in a zombie getup is the real deal?

The answer is that you don’t have to believe that what’s chasing you is a bonafide zombie to become scared shitless. When you see a bloody creature creeping toward you, your first thought isn’t to study the thing to see if it’s genuine. No, this is where instinct takes over, telling you empty your bowels and run like hell.

Still, there’s a reason people are more likely to fall for a zombie prank than one featuring, say, vampires, werewolves, or mummies. It’s the hideous realism of the costumes and makeup. If you think you’re immune to such gory special effects, you obviously haven’t seen what a truly demented zombie prankster is capable of.

To illustrate, here are five of the most awful/awesome zombie pranks of all time. Needless to say, these are elaborate, extreme, borderline asshole-ish stunts that should never be repeated.

Feature image of a man with a bloody face wound with the text Fake Blood: the good, the bad, and the utterly disgusting

December 13, 2020

Making your own costume? Buying one off the shelf? Either way, you’re gonna need some of the red stuff.

Fake blood is the cherry on top of many scary horror costumes, whether we’re talking zombies, vampires, or more exotic creations. After all, you don’t want to look like just another monster in the crowd. You want to look like you just came from a kill.

There are lots of different options for fake blood, from do-it-yourself recipes made with common household supplies to store-bought products of varying quality and price. There’s fake blood that looks fresh and runny… and stuff that’s thick and coagulated. There’s washable fake blood… and then there’s the type for staining clothes. There’s stuff that you can put in your mouth… and the stuff you really shouldn’t.

Bottom line, if you want an effectively gruesome costume, you need to put some thought into what kind of gore to pour. Keep reading to learn about some fake blood products that are a cut above the rest.

Feature image showing a zombie hunter holding a gun, ready to face off against a zombie lady

November 8, 2020

Sure, zombies are awesome and all, but don’t you think they’ve gotten a little out of hand? They’re in movies, TV shows, games – and on Halloween, they’re even on your block. It’s high time for somebody to cull the herd, and that somebody is the zombie hunter.

If you’re going for a different angle on the zombie craze, then a zombie hunter costume is a great option. Not only does it allow you to stand out from the hordes of walker wannabes, but it’s much easier to put together. No makeup or prosthetic wounds required – just a fake weapon and some badass apparel.

That said, some zombie hunters are better than others. You want to be more like the Daryl Dixon of zombie slayers, and less like that guy who gets neck-chomped while the opening credits are still rolling. Keep reading for our picks for the best off-the-shelf zombie hunter costumes, a list of do-it-yourself tips, and some recommended zombie-hunting gear.

Feature image showing two zombie hands holding a sign that reads Zombie Drinking Games

October 4, 2020

The idea is simple. Get a group of friends together. Watch some movie you’re all familiar with. Drink every time something “typical” happens until you can no longer remember the rules or pay attention to the movie.

There’s a lot of debate about which movie is best for this sort of drinking game. But in terms of genres, the zombie movie has to be at or near the top. Here’s why:

Zombie movies and TV shows usually have thin plots, making them perfect for drunken viewing.
Zombie movies are full of well-known tropes.
Getting stumbling drunk is the closest most people will ever get to being an actual zombie.

All you need is a TV, a zombie movie (high quality or cheesy), some booze, and some friends willing to drink that booze. Oh, and the rules. We can help with that.

Feature image of a woman in zombie makeup singing into an old-fashioned microphone

August 30, 2020

Zombies are everywhere these days, including in our ears. Songs about zombies have been around for a long time, but in recent years they’ve multiplied in step with all the new movies, books, and video games featuring the undead. We’ve reached a point where any dedicated zombie buff could put together a top 10 of zombie-themed songs without breaking a sweat.

Of course, if you want to rock out to zombie songs for hours, you’re gonna need more than 10 tunes. After all, how many times can you listen to Living Dead Girl?

To remedy this situation, we’ve put together a more expansive collection. Keep reading for a list of 50 songs related to the undead. It’s a perfect starting point if you’re hosting a zombie party – or just want to feed your zombie habit in a new way.

Closeup of a scary Halloween mask, a demonic face with blue-green eyes and tongue sticking out

July 26, 2020

Why are masks so scary? It comes down to three things:

You can’t see the wearer’s real face, which is unsettling for most human beings.
When you hang them up, they look like decapitated heads.
Because sometimes they’re made to be scary.

At Halloween time, you can find all sorts of made-to-be-scary masks down at your friendly neighborhood costume shop. But if you want to find the absolute scariest Halloween masks, that takes some digging. Fortunately, we’ve done the digging for you – and you may be surprised (and horrified) by what we’ve excavated.

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