Haunted houses are all about jump scares, spooky vibes, and thrilling anticipation. The best part is you can make one in your garage without breaking the bank. Below are four haunted house themes to transform your garage into a spooky retreat this Halloween.
Nightmare in Your Garage
Who doesn’t want to be haunted in their dreams just to wake up and find out the nightmare was real? Fun times! The classic horror film Nightmare on Elm Street may be a little too classic for younger audiences. But the haunted nightmare themes the movie was based on? They’re timeless.
Tap into the bizarre nature of dreams to scare all your friends with a nightmare-themed haunted garage. For example, create mazes in your garage with pathways that lead nowhere or get gradually smaller. Set the mood with an eerie atmosphere by investing in a fog machine and black lights.
Most common nightmares include falling, feeling trapped, being chased, or getting lost. Draw inspiration from these themes for a creative and spooky experience unique to your house!
Haunted Hospital Garage
Of all our haunted house themes, the Haunted Hospital theme never gets old. Whether it’s set in an abandoned hospital or a single garage room, it’s one to make your skin crawl. Dive into a human experimentation angle or the private lair of a mad doctor.
Use stacked boxes to create dark corners and raise anticipation – bonus points if you label them ‘Biohazard.’ Many haunted hospital themes are set far back in the past when medical tools looked more like torture devices. Try incorporating these into your design.
Black tarps, dirty rags, fake blood, dim flickering lights, and rusted metal all work here. Use the full height of your garage to expand the canvas for your imagination, but be careful not to hang things from your garage door opening system. Garage doors are heavy, and the springs that assist in opening are under considerable pressure. Hanging items from the tracks, springs, etc, could cause damage or injury. If you’d like to learn more about the safety aspects related to garage door springs, read Are Garage Door Springs Dangerous? for valuable information on this topic.
Creepy Circus Garage
Next up on our haunted house themes list is a fear shared by a surprising amount of people: clowns. The fear of clowns is surprisingly common. This fear is believed to have something to do with their odd makeup, which can be a bit creepy for some.
So why not use this common fear for fun this Halloween? In a Creepy Circus theme, you aren’t restricted to black and orange Halloween colors. In fact, using happy, upbeat colors mixed with terrifying elements can boost the creepy-crawly factor you’re going for.
Try decorating the outside of your garage door with fake candy and carnival ride themes. Mix in some dollar-store spider webs, and you’re on your way.
Alien Invasion Garage
Aliens are a classic and versatile theme that can be scary or fun, depending on your audience’s age and interests. The beauty of this theme is that Hollywood has already provided plenty of inspiration. You have aliens large and small; some stalk their prey, and others are more harmless, like E.T. The possibilities are endless here.
Alien haunts typically take on a post-apocalyptic vibe, so dark lighting, torn rags, and spider webs fit perfectly. Or lean into the aliens and UFOs theme and make your garage door look like a sealed-off government facility with warning signs and spotlights.
Keep Your Garage a Safe, Fun Place
Transforming a wide-open garage into one of these spooky haunted house themes can be tons of fun, but don’t forget to prioritize safety. Remember to put away your tools and other items that pose trip hazards in the dark and clearly mark exits. Lastly, get your garage door checked for routine maintenance – this will ensure you’re ready for the season and minimize the risk of damaged garage components that could pose a safety risk during your party.
American Garage Door has served the Denver, Colorado, area for over 30 years. Contact us today with your spookiest garage problems. Our emergency line is available to serve you 24/7.
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