Can we all agree that maybe we're just a little bit tired of the same-old Halloween decorations [1]? Take string lights: even if you store them perfectly coiled after a great holiday run, when you pull them out the next year, they're always full of knots. Sure, we still love our old-faithful Halloween [2] decor strategy, but this year, we're in the mood for something a little different. Welcome to the future, where your entire halloween [3] decor situation can be made super simple — and absolutely frightening — with holographic projectors. They're the easy way to create lifelike, moving, 3D Halloween animations that will terrify everyone that passes your house.
Using just a small projector, AtmosFX Halloween-themed video animations [4], and a large piece of semi-translucent material like a mosquito net, you can project life-sized animated skeletons, spine-chilling ghosts, cute-but-creepy jack-'o-lanterns, and countless other spooky characters right onto your house. Almost too real for comfort, you'll love them, and yeah, your neighbours will probably be frightened by them. So, while we're never letting go of our witchy broomsticks, Hocus Pocus candles [5], or even our candy corn trees [6] – these Halloween projectors will make sure everyone on your block is feeling the same spooky spirit as you. Ahead, get the low down on a few of the projectors available this year, and the best holographic packages by AtmosFX.
Mini Portable Video Projector
To get going with your startlingly lifelike Halloween [7] decor, try the Mini Portable Video Projector [8] ($90), which works with any of the AtmosFX holiday animations.
DR. J Professional Mini Movie Projector
Go big or go home, with the high-quality, 1080p resolution DR. J Professional Mini Movie Projector [9] ($130) that even includes a portable projector screen.
VANKYO LEISURE 3 Mini Projector
The VANKYO LEISURE 3 Mini Projector [10] ($100) can be synced with your cell phone and it has almost 22,000 five star ratings on Amazon (so it's a pretty safe bet). It projects in 1080p, which means your neighbours will be really scared every time they walk their dogs, but it'll also work for backyard, under-the-stars move nights all year 'round.
Bomaker Portable Projector for Outdoor Movies
The Bomaker Portable Projector for Outdoor Movies [11] ($165) works with wireless screen mirroring to connect to all your devices seamlessly. It'll produce great quality pictures while watching movies, or you know, just creating some walking-dead zombies for Halloween [12].
CiBest Mini Outdoor Movie Projector
The CiBest Mini Outdoor Movie Projector [13] ($85) claims to be 80% brighter than most other basic projectors in this price range, creating all the more lifelike ghosts and witches for your front yard All Hallows' Eve display.
GooDee Outdoor Movie Projector
Make all your horror movie dreams — or, more accurately, nightmares — come to life with this GooDee Outdoor Movie Projector [14] ($201, originally $300) that supports full HD, has an internal cooling system, and even includes two speakers for some spine-chilling sound effects, too.
AtmosFX Eerie Eyes Animation Collection
The AtmosFX Eerie Eyes Animation Collection [15] ($20) features countless ominous orange and red eyes with sharp teeth, so you'll be ringing in All Hallows' Eve with all your closest evil pals!
AtmosFX Halloween Zombie Bash Animation Collection
You'll be ghoul-den with the AtmosFX Halloween Zombie Bash Animation Collection [16] ($40), featuring scuffling, dancing green zombies that will make your backyard look like a remake of Beetlejuice.
AtmosFX Boo Crew Animation Collection
Whether you're more into Casper the Friendly Ghost or truly haunting spirits, the AtmosFX Boo Crew Animation Collection [17] ($40) has all your bases covered. From a "Scared Sheetless" display to particularly eerie "Soaring Spirits," this collection has a bit of everything as far as haunting apparitions are concerned.
AtmosFX Macabre Manor Animation Collection
If you're into spirits that are almost truly living and breathing, then this AtmosFX Macabre Manor Animation Collection [18] ($40) is right up your supernatural alley. Featuring the Lord of the Manor, the Lady of the House looking at herself in a mirror, and the evil twins staring at everyone who passes by, this pack is sure to be blood-curdling.
AtmosFX Jack-O'-Lantern Jamboree Animation Collection
For a moving hologram that won't scare everyone who comes near your house, this AtmosFX Jack-O'-Lantern Jamboree Animation Collection [19] ($40) is a terrifyingly perfect option. With all kinds of jack-'o-lanterns wearing varying expressions, this takes the old pumpkin-carving tradition to a whole new level.
AtmosFX Creepy Clowns Animation Collection
The AtmosFX Creepy Clowns Animation Collection [20] ($50) will create an absolutely chilling scene in front of your house. With all kinds of creepy clowns, including the Jester, the Terrifier (a mime), and the Creepster (a traditional clown) engageing in different stunts and even looking for friends (I'm scared to even imagine this), this collection is vivid, colourful, and very creepy.