How to Throw a Jack the Ripper Halloween Party
About Jack the Ripper
Jack the Ripper, the infamous serial killer, was never found. In the late 1880's in London, Jack the Ripper committed grisly murders of at least 5 known victims. He is notorious for being one of the most known first serial killers.
Invitations
Jack the Ripper Halloween party invitations should be sent out at least 3 weeks in advance to guests. This will give guests time to plan and choose their costume ahead of time. Ask guests to consider wearing a costume to fit the Jack the Ripper theme. Men might consider dressing as Jack the Ripper, while women can dress as victims or in fashions of their own choice. The best time for a Jack the Ripper party is in the evening, after dark. The invitation design should be dark and feature at least a few blurbs about the history of Jack the Ripper. Many ideas can be found online.
Decorations
The ambiance for a Jack the Ripper Halloween party should be dark and mysterious. Decorations and props can help to set the scene for a Jack the Ripper party, and a trip to the local Party City or comparable store for Halloween decorations is a must. Online retailers such as Oriental Trading Company may also have inexpensive decorations for a Jack the Ripper themed party.
Props such as fake blood and plastic body parts can be used to create an atmosphere of doom at the party. A fog machine or dry ice can help to create a foggy, London night atmosphere for the party. Fake surgical tools can be left on display to fit with the Jack the Ripper theme.
Overall, decorations for a Jack the Ripper Halloween party should relate to the legend and mystery of the real Jack the Ripper. The dark theme and mystery can easily be created with a little imagination and some of the basic props and decorations.
Entertainment
Entertainment options for a Jack the Ripper Halloween party are plentiful. A mystery party can include games where guests are given clues to solve about Jack the Ripper crimes. Music can be played as part of the entertainment, with a Halloween CD featuring screams and eerie sounds in the background.
Hosts who want to include a good Halloween movie might consider showing the movie, "From Hell," (2001) featuring Johnny Depp and Heather Graham. This movie is based on the mystery of the real Jack the Ripper story. Similar, but more recent, is the movie, "Sweeney Todd," (2007), which also stars Johnny Depp. A gory movie with a dark theme is perfect for a Jack the Ripper Halloween party.
Published by R. M. Dubuc
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