So we've been chatting about The Last of Us while watching the new season of Dropout's Um, Actually and the subject of zombies came up. You're probably well aware that zombies have been a huge theme in pop culture for the past decade or so, whether or not they're actually called "zombies". You've got your "living dead", your "walking dead", and your "ghouls". But plenty of fiction includes creatures that are similar to zombies but are generally considered something else. How realistic are they? Could their apocalyptic scenarios happen? And what makes them "not actually zombies"? Let's get into that. But before we look at the most iconic zombie-like creatures from movies and television, let's discuss the difference between zombies and other similar creatures.
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There's more than one way to dress like a vampire for Halloween. You're probably familiar with the classic Dracula look, and modern vampire movies have taken a more appealing approach to these classic horror movie monsters. But how would you tackle scary vampire makeup for a more Nosferatu-like vampire? Or perhaps Kurt Barlow from Salem's Lot? We'll show you some techniques to make your own scary vampire makeup.
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Halloween is, in our totally biased opinion, the best holiday of the year. However, it takes too long to get to October, and it's always over too soon. Fear not, Halloween enthusiasts, for there are ways to haunt your holidays all year long! You may have heard of newly-trending scary holidays like Valloween and Spooksgiving, but we'd like to keep that energy going for every major holiday. Here we'll share some fun and unique ways to put some horror into your holidays.
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Ahoy, mateys! Looking to dress like a pirate for Halloween or some other costume party? Whether you're attending a swashbuckling soiree or taking the tots trick-or-treating, you've come to the right place. Our pirate costumes scream adventure! The billowing pirate shirts, the skull and crossbones patches, the eyepatches—there's just something about pirate costumes that makes them perfect for dress-up and Halloween. Arrr!
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Jack Black is blowing up right now, thanks to his recent appearances in The Super Mario Bros. Movie and The Mandalorian, so it's about time that we look back at our favorite appearances of his in movies and television. We're HalloweenCostumes.com, of course, which means we're biased towards costumes—but there are also plenty of "regular guy" Jack Black roles in here, too. Keep reading for our faves!
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Jack Black is always a treat, and his "Peaches" music video is a feast for all Jack Black fans! We love his shiny Bowser-themed suit, and the peach-pink background and matching piano elevate it to levels of pure greatness. If you want to capture this look for yourself for your next Mario Party or Halloween, we'll show you how we did it! This is a pretty easy DIY costume after you assemble all the pieces, with minimal gluing and sewing. Keep reading for the Jack Black "Peaches" DIY costume!
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