Growing up with a father who was essentially a horror movie addict, getting the house decorated for Halloween [1] was one of the things I looked forward to the most every year. That's how I know that gearing up for Halloween can be a full-time job [2], whether you're hosting an over-the-top party or are just planning on doling out the good stuff to your usual gaggle of trick-or-treaters.
But you know what really ups the ante in the spooky department? A few really amazing decorations [3] that have scary written all over them. So whether you're going all out with evil witches and terrifying ghouls or you're just sticking with a few nonthreatening spiders for the preschool crowd, Walmart's literally got all the options and then some.
Scroll through to get a look at some of our favorite decorations [4] for the 2018 season.
Light-Up Witch With Sound
Place this petrifying Light-Up Witch With Sound [6] ($45) right in your entranceway to give your partygoers a scare. At six feet tall, it'll definitely spook 'em right out of the gate.
Ghost Halloween Hanging Decorations
Because nothing says "boo!" quite like a handful of Ghost Halloween Hanging Decorations [7] ($4 for three).
Mini Plastic Spiders
These Mini Plastic Spiders [8] ($6 for 144) are perfect for your little one's party.
Lazy Bones Decoration
This Lazy Bones Decoration [9] ($30) takes the art of relaxing to an entirely new level.
Skeleton Bowl
Will trick-or-treaters dare risk their hands inside this spooky Skeleton Bowl [10] ($15)?
Zombie Door Cover
A superscary Zombie Door Cover [11] ($5) packs a punch before your guests even walk in.
Purple Twig Light-Up Broom
This sparkly Purple Twig Light-Up Broom [12] ($13) definitely means there's a witch lurking around!
Spider Skeleton
An out-of-this-world Spider Skeleton [13] ($23) takes the term "terrifying" up a notch or two.
Coffin With a Lid
You never know which goblin or ghoul will crawl out of this Coffin With a Lid [14] ($26) next. Or, er, maybe a vampire?
Jack-o'-Lantern Window Silhouette Decorations
These PG-rated Jack-o'-Lantern Window Silhouette Decorations [15] ($8) are beyond silly.
Animated Hanging Witch
Beware of this Animated Hanging Witch [16] ($38) moving across the sky!
Giant Spider With LED Eyes
A Giant Spider With LED Eyes [17] ($75) is the mother all of things creepy-crawly.
Extreme Haunted Sound Box
Take the fear factor up a level with an Extreme Haunted Sound Box [18] ($17) that will make you look over your shoulder just one more time.
Seesaw Dolls Playground Decoration
This haunted-looking Seesaw Dolls Playground Decoration [19] ($116) is straight from a scary movie.
Black Lighted Garland With Orange Lights
Jazz up your front walkway with some themed Black Lighted Garland With Orange Lights [20] ($8).