How to Have a Midnight-Themed Horror Movie New Year's Eve Event

All my friends love horror movies. We decided to have a horror movie marathon event with a twist. On New Year's Eve the movie marathon would begin at midnight, and each horror movie we picked had to have the word midnight in the title. The actual event would begin at 9 p.m. with drinks and appetizers. When hosting a New Year's Eve event, the perfect time to begin the event is two to three hours before midnight. This is enough time for guest to get comfortable and enjoy good conversation and food. If you start the event too early, guest could get restless or bored.

New Year's Eve Invitations

To save money and time e-mail invitations. The website www.punchbowl.com offers a great selection of free New Year's Eve invitations that you can send guest. If you decide to send guest invitations by mail, place a small amount of confetti inside the card.

New Year's Eve Decorations

Make sure your movie center is ready to go at midnight. In the room you will be having the event, place lit candles throughout. Also, gather every clock in the house and place them throughout the room. Tie balloons, streamers and other New Year's Eve related decorations on and around each clock. Setup a little concession stand with finger foods, chips, dip and candy for guest to enjoy while watching the horror movies.

New Year's Eve Attire

The attire for this New Year's Eve party is both casual and dressy. Men are asked to wear a bow tie with jeans. Women are asked to wear statement jewelry, dressy shirt and jeans. Also, all guests should bring a pair of comfy pajamas. This New Year's Eve movie event will last all night long.

New Year's Eve Food

Appetizers and a buffet-styled menu will work best for this New Year's movie event. I also try to incorporate a horror theme throughout the buffet and appetizers. Place faux spiders, blood, etc, on the food. Also, make some food with a traditional New Year's Eve theme. Serve tuxedo cupcakes, strawberries and cake for the desserts.

New Years Eve Drinks

Champagne and wine are a great drink choice, but also remember to have non-alcohol drinks available. Keeping with the horror theme, add some red food coloring to the non-colored drinks.

Movies Picked For This New Year's Eve Horror Event

Some great movie choices for this event are: "The Midnight Meat Train," "At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul," and "Midnight Movie."

Party Ideas Until the Main Event Begins

Once all the friend are gathered, serve them food and drinks. Play movie charades and other movie related games. About 11:30 p.m., serve the guests a drink for toasting. Watch the Time Square New Year's Eve countdown on TV. When midnight strikes, make a New Year's Eve toast with guest.

New Year's Eve Main Movie Event

After the toast, have guest get comfy in their pajamas. Have fun with friends watching the midnight-themed horror movies at this New Year's Eve event. After the movies, guest can take a little nap. Later in the morning, have a relaxing breakfast with your guest.