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March 8, 2020

Board up the house – it’s time for a zombie party.

Zombie-themed parties are kind of a big thing right now, and not just for Halloween. People are also throwing zombie bashes for birthdays, Walking Dead viewing parties, or for no particular reason at all (besides the fact that they’re obsessed with zombies). Both kids and adults are getting in on the action.

There isn’t one single formula for hosting a zombie apocalypse party. On the contrary, it can be pretty much whatever you want it to be – both in terms of style and the amount of expense and effort that goes into it. Whatever you have in mind, keep reading for a roundup of zombie party ideas that will have people beating down your door.

February 2, 2020

So, your kid wants to be a zombie.

Maybe you’re a hardcore zombie fan who’s been waiting impatiently for the day when your kid catches “the bug.” Or maybe you dread the idea of turning your little guy or gal into a horrible undead abomination. Either way, if you decide to go through with it, you’re going to need to know how to do zombie makeup for kids.

The truth is, many of the same zombie makeup techniques that work for grownups also work just fine for kids. However, there are a few extra twists and challenges to know about before working on a child. Keep reading for tips on how to turn your kid into the best little walker they can be.

Feature graphic featuring a zombie man with long blonde hair staring at the camera with the words Zombie Hair Ideas off to the side

December 29, 2019

When you’re a zombie, every day is a bad hair day. You just don’t have time to mess with it – what with the overwhelming compulsion to eat flesh and all. If only you’d gotten it cut short before you were infected!

But seriously, there are plenty of tutorials on how to do zombie makeup and clothing out there, but what about hair? It’s often treated as an afterthought, but it shouldn’t be. When done well, it can have a big impact on your zombie’s appearance.

If you’re not into following exacting tutorials, you’ll be glad to know that there are multiple valid approaches to styling your hair for a zombie costume. Read on for some ideas and inspiration.

November 24, 2019

Being a zombie is about more than donning a creepy costume. Whether you want to be an extra on The Walking Dead, impress everyone at the Halloween party, or just scare the shit out of your best friend, you’re going to need some serious undead acting skills.

What’s that you say? You’ve seen every zombie movie and TV show in existence (even the awful ones)? You eat, sleep, and breathe zombies? You have a poster of Tom Savini on the wall of your bedroom?

Ah yes, but have you actually put any thought into the mannerisms of an effective zombie? If not, you don’t have a prayer at being a great walker, no matter how obsessed you are with all things zombie. Without solid zombie acting technique, even the best costume won’t prevent you from coming across as… lame.

October 20, 2019

In case you haven’t noticed, a lot of people are dressing up like zombies these days. Between zombie walks, zombie pub crawls, zombie parties, and the biggest event of all, Halloween, the number of walker wannabes has never been higher. To stand out from the hordes of the undead, you need something special.

This is where it helps to raise the gore factor.

Made out of latex to mimic real skin, prosthetics allow you to create authentic-looking bullet holes, knife slashes, and other grisly wounds. Whether you just want a few minor scars for a taste of realism, or a giant gaping wound that will shock your friends, prosthetics add something that basic makeup simply cannot.

If you’re hellbent on doing every aspect of your zombie costume yourself, you can try making your own zombie prosthetics using online tutorials. But first, you might want to find out if there’s an affordable zombie prosthetic kit that meets your needs. Keep reading to learn about five prosthetics that can take your costume to a gruesome new level.

Feature graphic with a closeup of a female zombie face with the words How to do Zombie Makeup in the foreground

September 15, 2019

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

August 11, 2019

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.

July 7, 2019

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.

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