Best of AC Halloween Special Effects

Special effects are such an intricate part of Halloween spooky sounds and surprises popping out of holes. Pictures with eyes that watch you and heads with no bodies that talk to you are all intricate parts of Halloween. The effects that can be created may be auditory, which is something that you hear, or visual, which is something that you see. Whether visual effects or sound effects, they make Halloween spooky and ghoulish. These are some ideas for special effects from AC writers.

JulieAnn shares some great visual effects in the article "Halloween Special Effects:Do-It-Yourself Tricks to Treat". She includes a living head, a butcher scene, and a fake chainsaw attack. She includes details on materials and instructions on how to make the effects look real.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/386384/halloween_special_effects_doityourself.html?cat=30

Sarah F. Sullivan talks about creating and recording sound effects in the article "Do It Yourself Halloween Special Effects". Some homemade sound effects she suggests are creaking floors and doors, slamming doors, footsteps, a bubbling cauldron, and more. The ideas are very simple to create and are a great way to create a good scare for Halloween.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1021098/do_it_yourself_halloween_special_effects.html?cat=24

Sabrina Young gives tips on how to create visual effects to enhance a costume using makeup. The article "Low Budget Film Tips 6: Special Effects and Fashion Makeup" contains ideas for creating fake blood and using makeup to make bruises. She also gives advice on what to buy new and what can be used.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1747380/low_budget_film_tips_6_special_effects.html?cat=40

Paula Myers suggests "Try Halloween Express for Costumes, Accessories, Props, and Special Effects". They have decorations, accessories, or whatever you need to create the perfect Halloween setting.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/428414/try_halloween_express_for_costumes_pg2.html?cat=46

Greg Brian tells us that "Classic Haunted House Special Effects Albums Making a Digital Comeback". The record was first released by Disney in 1964. Over time it became a standard for haunted houses. Screams and Groans are just one track on the record. Now we can hear a digital version.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1099070/classic_haunted_house_special_effects_pg3.html?cat=33

Freida Thomas shares some places where we can find "Free Halloween Music Online". Spooky Halloween Music, Free Halloween Music, and many other websites are discussed in this article, and links for each site are included.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2123005/free_halloween_music_online.html?cat=33

Sherri Granato talks about "Halloween: Adding the Fear Factor to Your Party". She talks about the importance of lighting, uses for dry ice, spooky music and sounds, and recipes for a ghoulish delight.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/382998/halloween_adding_the_fear_factor_to_pg2.html?cat=30

Darin Torrie gives instructions on how to create a "Radioactive Mad Scientist Halloween Costume". The instructions are step-by-step and detailed so that anyone can create this.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1079120/radioactive_mad_scientist_halloween.html?cat=69

C Jeanne Heida tells us "How to Make a Spooky Halloween Cemetery". Step-by-step instructions begin with carving the tombstones to creating special effects.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/385802/how_to_make_a_spooky_halloween_cemetery_pg2.html?cat=24