Halloween is quickly approaching and lovers of the holiday should be preparing their costumes, parties, and decorations for the scariest night of the year. There are sure to be plenty of DIY and animatronic props in yards and in houses this year, as neighbors vie for the spookiest house.
If decorators want to up their game in 2022, they should consider utilizing tech in their prop plans. There are a number of high-tech gadgets for costumes and decorations available on Amazon and smaller sites to make this Halloween's decorations the best ever.
Scary Mary Mirror
The Scary Mary Mirror is sure to frighten anyone who decides they need a moment to fix their hair or get something out of their teeth. The ornate gothic mirror will show the victim's reflection like normal until it disappears and is replaced with a screaming, bloody woman sure to knock back your guests.
Using HD TV, a solid-state video player, a thumb drive, a 25 ft HDMI cable, and easy-to-install wall mount, purchasers can set the decoration up with ease anywhere. There are a number of scary mirror picture options to choose from, including a screaming clown and a zombie, so that owners can change up the prop whenever they would like.
The Ghost Bust
The Ghost Bust Halloween prop uses a powerful HD projector to map realistic and scary faces of the purchasers choosing onto a substantial resin bust. And the creators have rolled out a much cheaper version of the product, perfect for home use that provides the same quality but lowers the overall cost.
Whether the purchaser wants a speaking bust, singing bust, or just a creepy one, with a single change of the SD card, the projection can be swapped in and out to create an entirely different feel. The product comes with an HDMI cable as well as a projector to get decorators started.
Halloween Digital Projections
Atmos FX has created some of the coolest digital projections for every season but their Halloween projections are something extra special. There is a variety of moving images to choose from, from more lighthearted ghostly pets and pumpkins for kids to scarier zombies and apparitions of things Halloween fans love for mature crowds.
The projections come in all varieties, with backgrounds and without, horizontal or vertical, they can suit any setup. The MP4 files provided offer great resolution and excellent sound that can be played well on any tv screen but for the best results, purchasers should use a projector on a white or grey screen.
Edu-Toys Mechanical R/C Black Widow
This is a great prop for Halloween lovers who plan to have guests over for any celebrations. The Edu-Toys Mechanical R/C Black Widow is a remote-controlled spider that is sure to scare anyone when it quietly crawls up to them on its hidden drive wheels.
The black furry body and quick movements make this 9" animatronic eerily look like there is a real spider crawling around. The remote can be used from 25 feet away, so users can stay out of sight while driving the prop all their house or even take it outside on smooth surfaces.
Halloween Fog Machine
The Theefun brand fog machine is perfect for any Halloween lover and will add the extra dose of horror movie cliche everyone loves. It has a large 300ml tank, so there's no worry about constantly refilling. Within a matter of minutes, the fog machine can fill up a small-sized room.
It also has six LED lights that can change between seven different colors to create a light show to go along with the fog storm. Trick-or-treaters will be delighted with the effects and the remote can be used as far as 10m, so users can control the machine from the comfort of their home.
Dancing Pumpkin Speaker
For those hosting a Halloween-themed kids' party or needing a speaker to sit outside during trick-or-treating, the Bluetooth Epicxl PK100 Halloween Dancing Pumpkin is a great choice for a sound system. This LED speaker has two 5-watt amps that can connect wirelessly to any Bluetooth device.
The pumpkin speaker has glowing LED lights that "dance" to the beat being played making it a delightful treat for kids coming to the door for candy. It is a sturdy device that has clearly had care put into building it and will last longer than most speakers of the same cost.
Dead Rising Zombie
Green energy meets expert craftsmanship with this resin zombie cast made to look like it's sprouting out of the ground holding a lantern. The lantern itself is LED solar-powered, so purchasers can place the zombie outside during the day and by the nighttime, the lantern will have enough charge to glow a creepy blue.
This prop would fit in with some of the best zombie TV shows. It is great quality, durable enough to be placed anywhere outside, and is a welcome addition to any spooky setup. Combine the sculpture with fog and other Halloween props to round out the device.
Wizard Hat String Lights
These string lights are 34.5 feet of battery-operated glowing ghosts with wizard hats. There are eight on one string and are excellent for inside or outside use. The ghosts are over two feet tall each and at night, the string disappears to give the effect of floating ghosts.
There are eight different lighting modes to choose from: in waves, sequential, slogs, chasing/flash, slow fade, twinkle/flash, and steady on, and they can all be controlled with the provided remote. The waterproof lights can be personalized even more by controlling brightness and even setting a timer.
LED Purge Masks
Pretend to be a character from the Purge film series with one of these light-up LED masks for only $10.00 each. If someone is looking for a costume for one of the best mask-themed horror movies look no further. These plastic face-coverings glow or flash depending on what setting they are left on.
The masks come in a variety of colors and are attached with a comfortable strap to go around the wearer's head. It only requires two AA batteries and lasts all night. The lights themselves are soft and cold source so no need to worry about overheating or eye fatigue.
Light Show Projector
Halloween fans can turn their houses into one big shrine to the holiday with the Whirling Ghosts Light Show Projector. From "The Horror Dome", this light system is easy to install and get going and can be used on interior and exterior walls.
This motorized light projector shines swirling ghost lights onto whatever surface it's pointed at with powerful LED light. The premium materials used for the device mean this projector will last for years.