Horror movie marathon

What it is

A Halloween film marathon with the lights down and a big snack table. Start with something fun and work up to properly scary. Bingo cards keep everyone engaged - and give the scaredy-cats something to do.

Plan ahead

• One week before: pick 2-3 films suitable for the youngest guest’s age rating. Check with parents for teens.
• The day before: make the bingo cards and set up the den: mattresses, duvets and cushions.

Jump-scare bingo

Cards with squares like: “someone says ‘hello?’”, “the phone has no signal”, “a cat jumps out”, “car won’t start”, “someone goes into the basement”, “lights flicker”. First to a full line shouts “BOO!”.

Food and drink

• Pizza
• Popcorn bar with “bloody” red-coloured candy melts
• Eyeball cake pops and gummy worms in chocolate “dirt”
• Red fizzy “potion” drinks

Tips

• Always have one lamp on low - nobody wants to trip in the dark.
• Have a lighter film ready if anyone gets too scared.