Halloween is coming up, which is the perfect time to pull one of these scary pranks. But the beauty of pranks is that they can be pulled year-round, especially when someone is least expecting it.
These scary pranks range from simple visual trickery to elaborate schemes that require more involvement or a substantial amount of setting up. One prank involves having a pizza delivery guy walk into a dimly-lit room full of candles, which seems to be hosting a cult meeting for some sort of secret society of people dressed in dark robes.
Even if you're not able to pull screams from your unsuspecting victim, hopefully you'll at least get a few laughs out of it when you reveal it was all just a hoax.
50 Terrifyingly Scary Pranks
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Haunting Hotel Pranks
Bert Kreischer Leaves Surprises for Housecleaning Staff
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Gruesome Halloween Decor
Neighbors were Spooked by This Scary Halloween Prank
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Morbid Candy
The Chocolate Newborn Hoax
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Bisected Man Stunts
The 'Split Man' Prank by Andy Gross Terrifies Unsuspecting Spectators
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Realistic Reptilian Desserts
The Snake Cake by North Star Cakes is Terrifyingly Delicious
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DIY Ghost Photography
Scare your Friends, Be Awesome
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Smartphone-Controlled Critters
Startling People is Made Easy with These Robotic Toys
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Fake Vampire News
Twilight Filipino Adaptation is a Hoax
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Dramatic Surprise Prank Ads
The New Dutch TNT Commerical Will Wreck Your Nerves
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Evil Clowns For Hire
Hire Something Scary for Your Next Birthday
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Trashed Body Installations
The 'Down in the Dumps' Sculpture Surprised Spectators With Trash Cans
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Walk-In Homicide Pranks
See How People React to This Elevator Murder Social Experiment Campaign
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Malicious Mummy Pranks
This Corpse Elevator Prank From Brazil Leaves People Screaming For Help
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Horrifying Hotel Pranks
Spanish Candid Camera Spooks Guests With a Scary Little Girl Prank
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Friendship-Testing Beer Ads
This Carlsberg Commercial Puts Friendships to the Test
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Terrifying Ghost Pranks
Brazilian TV Show Freaks Out Elevator Riders with Creepy Screaming Child
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Scary Storefront Snowman Videos
This Fake Snowman Prank Works Every Time
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Blood-Filled Water Coolers
Colenso BBDO Campaign for ‘The Vampire Diaries' is Gory
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Remote Control Rodent Pranks
These Pedestrians Get a Scare Courtesy of this Funny Rat Prank
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Bat Video Bombing
The Remy Gaillard Halloween Prank is Priceless
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Garden Zombies are the New Gnome
The Zombie of Montclaire Moors
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Human-Controlled Cockroach Robots
Turn the Robot Cockroach into Your Personal Prankster
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Ghostly Drive-Thru Pranks
The Invisible Drive-Thru Prank Stuns Unsuspecting Fast Food Employees
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Deceptive Furniture Costumes
Sit on the Epic Comfy Chair Costume for a Spooky Surprise
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Terrifying T-Rex Attack Pranks
This Roaring Dinosaur Scares Pedestrians on the Street
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Fake Secret Society Pranks
One of the Best Ways to Freak Out Pizza Delivery Guys
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Tragically Hilarious Toddler Pranks
Jack Vale Tricks Pedestrians With a Mask Inside Baby Carriage
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Spoof Cannibalism Features
The Miami Zombie Attack Prank Video is Controversial
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Iconic Moving Painting Stunts
The 'Go Europe' Campaign Tricked Visitors with a Fake Mona Lisa
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Construction Site Monsters
University Student Charged for Scary Creation from Scraps
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Huge Pedestrian Puppets
Arthur the Giant Puppet Strolls the Streets of Ireland
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Faux Burglary Stunts
Security Company ADT Warns That Your Home Needs to be Protected
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Giant Tomahawk Tricks
The Prank 2012 Film is a Swing and Hit
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Washroom Airbag Stunts
The 'Misplaced Airbag' Campaign Discourages Applying Makeup While Driving
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Apocalyptic Interview Pranks
Job Interviews for LG Entertainment Get Even Scarier
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Brand Mascot Prank Videos
This Hilarious Prank by Kellog's Showcases Cereal Marketing
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Rude Psychic Prediction Balls
The Balls are Similar to the Classic Magic 8 Ball with a Sassy Twist
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Stuck Foot Door Wedges
Open up Doors with the Foot in the Door Doorstop
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Simulated Stalker Stunts
The 'Home Invasion' Campaign Terrified Moviegoers Through Text
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Telekinetic Film Pranks
Carrie’s Promotional Film Video Scared the Wits Out of Everyone
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Rising Dead Prank Kits
Play a Halloween Prank on Someone This Year With the Trick Coffin Box
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Slimy Sneeze Pranks
The Pranker Uses a Misty Spray to Fake Huge Sneezes
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Exploding Birthday Desserts
This Iced Airbag Cake Prank Backfired on the Pranksters
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Supernatural Elevator Pranks
These Elevator Pranks are Perfect for Star Wars Fans
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Remote-Controlled Sorcerers
Otto Dieffenbach’s Broom Flyer RC Designs Were Made for Halloween
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Custom Corpses
Morbid Personalization by diStefano
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Terrifyingly Playful Pranks
Courtney Scharf Offers Ideas for April Fools Pranks to Make You Jump
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Drive-Through Zombie Pranks
The Headless Zombie Prank is Sure to Amuse Many People
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Hilarious People-Trapping Hoaxes
The Sticky Passage Prank Keeps You on Your Toes
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Magic Parlour Lock Pieces
These Puzzle Lock Pieces Will Give Your Brain a Work-Out
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Halloween-Themed Pizza Meals
The Pizza Hut My Haunt Box Comes with a Personal Fang Pizza
Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers
The New Nike Dunk Low Halloween Prepares for the Holidays
Spooky Pop-Up Launches
The Spirit Halloween 2024 Animatronic Collection Has Been Released
Swirled Marshmallow Ube Coffees
Dunkin's 2024 Halloween Menu Includes the New Potion Macchiato
Trick-or-Treat Donut Hole Buckets
The Dunkin' Halloween Munchkins Bucket Holds Up to 50 Pieces
Halloween-Inspired Pizza Menus
Pizza Hut Taiwan Introduces New Spooky Menu Items
Spooky Film-Inspired Stationery Boxes
The Beetlejuice Be Happy Box Features Limited-Edition Goods
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
Mischievous Scent Blasters
Moose Toys' Blaster Releases Visible Rings That Travel Up to Six Feet
Spooky Movie-Themed Polishes
Sally Hansen and Warner Bros Debut a New Beetlejuice Nail Collection
Halloween-Themed Jewelry Charms
Gnoce Launches Its Adorable Halloween Collection & a Special Sale
Thematic Super-Villain-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
NYX Launches the 'Who Stole Halloween?' Campaign
Dark Aesthetic Floral Bouquets
UrbanStems Launched its 'Kill Them with Kindness Campaign'
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Late-Night Burrito Promotions
The Chipotle Boorito Tradition is Evolving to Suit Gen Z Diners
Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes
Nike Debuts the Dunk Low and Air Force 1 in 'Halloween' Iterations
Color-Changing Cupcake Mixes
Betty Crocker's Wicked-Themed Baking Kit Turns Green or Pink
Candy Bowl Costumes
Reese's and Kit Kat Created the Trick-or-Treatable Costume
Coffin-Shaped Ice Cream Tubs
The Alchemist by JDO Satisfies Consumers' Desire for the Unexpected
Spooky Cartoon Cat Clothing
The Hello Kitty and Friends Halloween Collection is Only at Hot Topic
Spooky Film-Inspired Halloween Costumes
Spirit Halloween Launches Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Costumes
Halloween-Inspired Snacks
Mars Has Released Its Halloween Lineup, Which Includes Seven Products
Spooky Candle Collections
Goose Creek Candle Company Taps Beetlejuice in Its New Capsule
Spooky AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani Unveiled Interactive Special Edition Halloween Packaging
Sensorial Horror-Inspired Hard Ciders
Angry Orchard Introduced its Hide & Shriek Prank Pack
Pizza-Themed Nail Art Kits
Domino's and Olive & June Dropped the Emergency Pizza Mani Kit
Month-Long Halloween Café Offerings
Paris Baguette Reprises its Limited-Time Halloween Menu
Candy Refill Pop-Ups
M&M's Rescue BOOths Replenish Halloween Treats in Areas of High Demand
Halloween Series Puzzle Sets
LEGO Introduces the Special Nightmare Before Christmas Set
Whisky-Filled Stockings
Fireball's Slappable Whisky Stocking Helps to Alleviate Holiday Stress
Globalized Spooky Destinations
Intrepid Travel Presents a Curated Selection of Spooky Adventures
Horror Film-Inspired Footwear
A New Collection of Horrific Crocs Celebrates Halloween Ahead
Spooky Lunch Snack Ranges
These General Mills Halloween Products Come in New and Returning Options
Spooky Mashup Mayos
Heinz [Scarily] Good Monster Munch Mayo Features a Pickled Onion Flavor
Horror-Inspired Holiday Capsules
HUGO x Tim Burton Debut The Nightmare Before Christmas Merch
Horror-Themed Cabins
Unique Stays Club Boasts a Terrifically Terrifying Airbnb
Frightful Bodycare Collections
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice x Lush Shares Spooky Sensorial Care Staples
Life-Sized Clog Costumes
This Croctober, a Crocs Costume is Launching for Halloween
Ghostly Cinematic Donut Ranges
The Krispy Kreme x Ghostbusters Collection Celebrates the 1984 Film
Halloween-Only Candy Bar Varieties
These New Hershey's Halloween Treats are Arriving for 2024
Sweet-and-Salty Costumes
Spirit Halloween Debuted Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon Costumes
Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences
Zero Latency VR Offers Suspenseful 'Halloween Thrills'
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Halloween-Inspired Chocolate Bars
KitKat Unveils Ghost Toast in Time for Spooky Season
Haunting Limited-Edition Beer Kits
Samuel Adams Debuts an At-Home Séance Kit
Spicy Halloween Frozen Foods
This Iceland Halloween Range Scares Shoppers with Spicy Flavor
AR Glow-in-the-Dark Wines
19 Crimes and Universal Products & Experiences Debuted a Halloween Wine
Candy-Themed Doorbell Promotions
M&M’S and Ring Partnered to Provide Tricks to Trick-or-Treaters
Haunting Halloween Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Halloween Ice Cream Flavors Share Sensory Adventures
Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts
The TOUS les JOURS Spooky Delights Range is Baked In-Store
Chicken Feet-Topped Pizzas
Pizza Hut Tiawan Has Released 'Da Ghost Pizza' Ahead of Halloween
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Two-Person Halloween Outfits
Chili's Grill & Bar Released the 'Nashville Hot Mozz Costume'
Seasonal Character Mashup Cereals
Monsters Frightful Friends Cereal Has Four Flavors in One Box
Artisanal Halloween Chocolates
The Norman Love Confections 2024 Halloween Collection is Flavorful
Halloween-Themed Alcohol Bottles
Bacardi's Limited Edition Bottle Will Light Up Your Night
Spooky Slider Packaging
White Castle Unleashed Limited-Edition Halloween Retail Packaging
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Squishy Skull-Shaped Candies
Swizzels Squashies Squeletons are Arriving for Halloween
Sweet Spooky-Season-Inspired Offerings
Tim Hortons US Features Halloween Menu Items
Crispy Autumnal Dessert Candies
M&M's Milk Chocolate Pumpkin Pie is Sweetly Spiced
Exclusive Spooky Season Meals
Burger King Just Added a New Creepy and Kooky Meal
Halloween Candy Ice Creams
Cold Stone Has a New 31 Nights of Monster Mash Creation for Halloween
Baster-Style Shot Sets
The Skrewball Baster Set Injects Fun into Holiday Tradition
Spooky Treat-Inspired Calendars
Ferrero Unveils its 31 Days of Halloween Countdown Calendar
Toaster Pastry Costumes
Pop-Tarts' Mascot Costume Turns Fans into the Brand Mascot for Halloween
Halloween-Themed Pet Lines
Petco's Latest Halloween 'Bootique' and Fall Lines are Cheeky
AI Horror Film Festivals
A.I.RHEADS SCAREFEST Shares Short Films Made with Artificial Intelligence
Spooky-Fun Fast Food Meals
HalloWEENDY's Kicked Off with New Frosty Frights Kids' Meals & Toys
Paranormal Cartoon Apparel
JOURNAL STANDARD and Ghostbusters Release a Vintage Apparel Capsule
Cherry-Scented Foot Sprays
Airheads Created a First-of-Its-Kind Spray for Halloween
Eerie Film-Inspired Apps
The 'Welcome To The Afterlife Generator' Transforms Selfies
Premium Kitchen Pranks
IKEA Invented "Eureka Spiritis" to Showcase Its Quality Furnishings
Ghost-Shaped Candies
TWIZZLERS Ghosts Cherry Flavored Candy Arrives Early for Halloween
Mummy-Inspired halloween tacos
Jack in the Box has a new Mummy Wrapped Monster Taco for Halloween
Gourmet Halloween-Themed Chocolates
Compartés Celebrates Spooky Season with Limited-Edition Bars
Squishy Fortune-Telling Toys
This Fortune Teller Squish Ball Reveals Answers with a Squeeze
Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches
Nightingale x Pizza Hut Dreamed Up a New Snack for April Fool's Day
Halloween-Themed Treat Boxes
The Sugar Plum Halloween Boo Box is Packed with Seasonal Sweets
Spooky String Cheese Snacks
Strings & Things Scarestrings are Launching for the Halloween Season
Macabre Bloody Blackened Pizzas
The Domino's Japan Blood Halloween Pizza Has the Devil's Crust
Mysterious Murder Puzzle Publications
'Murdle: Volume 1' Has 100 Puzzles to Solve
Seasonal Jack-O-Lantern Liqueurs
The Pumpkin Potion Liqueur from Gravity Drinks is Spooky
Haunted Marshmallow Cereals
Chocolate Lucky Charms Limited Edition Haunted Features Spooky Shapes
Makeup-Hiding Accessories
Elf's Cosmetic Security Line Offers a Safe Hiding Space For Your Makeup
Good-Natured Mischief Toys
Slumberkins' Vlad & Frank Midnight Mischief Set Teaches Responsibility
Pizza-Themed Cocktail Kits
Hormel's Pepperoni Bloody Mary Kit Makes a Savory Seasonal Cocktail
Unsettling Mystery Action Games
Blumhouse Games' 'Fear the Spotlight' is an Engaging Eerie Story
Seasonal Timeless Snack Lines
Hostess Boasts a Selection of Seasonal Snacks This Fall
Interactive Monster Collectibles
Zuru's Smashers Horror House Comes in Coffin-Shaped Packaging
Haunting Gaming Adventures
The New Hauntii XBOX Game Is Super Mario Inspired
Spooky Halloween Giveaways
Spirit Halloween Halfway to Halloween Giveaway at Lizzie Borden House
Spooky Soap Bundles
Dr. Squatch's Spooky Suds Include Four Limited-Edition Products
Halloween-Themed Margarita Recipes
Flecha Azul Tequila & Dos Hombres Mezcal Partner for Halloween
Festive Halloween-Themed Donuts
The Duck Donuts Spooky Box Includes Four Delicious Donut Options
Spooky Holiday Cosmetics
This wet n wild Beauty x Disney Collaboration is Arriving for Halloween
Year-Round Horror-Inspired Experiences
Universal Horror Unleashed Will Open in as Vegas in 2025
Spooky Summertime Donut Ranges
The Voodoo Doughnut's Spooky Summer Half Dozen is Available Now
Halloween-Themed Care Sets
Lush's Limited-Edition Bewitched Gift Set Features Five Spooky Items
Seasonal Halloween Marketing Promotions
Welch's Fruit Snacks Unveils its MVP Goals for Halloween
Undead Easter Treats
The Sugar Plum Chocolate Zombie Bunny is Handcrafted
Movie-Inspired Halloween Menus
Burger King Unveils the Haunting Addams Family-Inspired Menu
Monstrous Halloween Gummy Treats
These HARIBO and MAOAM Monsters Approved Candies are Spooky
Adorable Inflatable Halloween Characters
Gemmy Industries Debuts a New BT21-Themed Inflatable
Horror Anthology Board Games
Skybound Creepshow: The Suspense-Building Game is Story-Driven
Fizzing Skull-Shaped Candy Products
Bebeto Super Sour Scary Skulls Come in Six Flavors
Comforting Autumnal Teas
Vahdam India Introduced its Halloween Tea Assortment and Insulated Mug
Halloween Candy-Packed Cookies
These Insomnia Cookies Halloween Treats Come in Two Options
Horror Movie-Inspired Popcorn Buckets
Nosferatu Film Presents the Dynamic Popcorn Coffin Bucket
Hummus Snack Bites
Soom Foods Announced a New Tahini Snack on April Fool's Day
Spooky Private Label Treats
Albertsons Overjoyed Halloween Treats are Arriving for Autumn
Spooky Volcano-Inspired Pizzas
Domino's Japan is Serving Up a New Halloween Volcano Pizza
Gruesome Horror Film Soaps
The Terrifier Blood & Bubbles Soap is Officially Licensed
High-End Halloween Candy Collections
The Hotel Chocolat Halloween Collection is Sumptuous
Spooky Cream Soda Concoctions
FiiZ Drinks is Serving Up a New Witches Punch for Halloween
Halloween-Themed Laundry Products
Tallow + Ash Spooky Szn Comes in Shampoo and Conditioner
Frighteningly Festive Candy Products
These New Bazooka Candy Brands Halloween Products are Tasty
Witty Plushie Toys
Punchkins are 'Punny' Collectibles with 3D Details
Food-Inspired Costume Contests
Kraft Natural Cheese Centers Its Grated Parmesan for Halloween
Seasonal Halloween Lifestyle Products
Bath & Body Works is Debuting its Halloween Collection Early
Contemporary Classic Horror Games
Still Wakes the Deep Immerses Players in a Scary Game
Fan Scream Symphonies
FX's Symphony of Screams Captures Real Screams to Promote Grotesquerie
Halloween Carbonated Drink Packaging
Tango and 7UP's Two-Litre Packs Get a Spooky Redesign
Spooky Halloween-Themed Sodas
These JONES Halloween Sodas Come in Three Options
Holiday Icon Inflatables
Gemmy Unveiled its Grinch Decor to Capture the Essence of Grinchmas
Halloween Drone Deliveries
Manna Delivers Halloween Treats To Homes in Fort Worth, Texas
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Spooky Summer Doughnut Lines
Voodoo Doughnut is Releasing a New Line of Doughnuts for 'Summerween'
Horror Franchise-Themed Games
A Paranormal Activity Game is Currently in the Works
Creepy Autumnal Snack Packaging
Walkers Halloween Packs Transform Classic Snacks
Macabre Cinnamon Roll Treats
The CINNAHOLIC Cemetery Box Offers Free-From Seasonal Treats
Halloween-Themed Sprinkle Mixes
Trader Joe's Halloween Sprinkle Boasts a Medley of Spooky Shapes
Spooky Popcorn Snack Kits
The Popcorn Kitchen Scary Eyes Home Popping Kit Has Chocolate Eyeballs
Snack-Inspired Mascot Costumes
Walkers Brings Back the Snackstumes for Halloween This Year
Thermostat-Themed Snack Contests
Hot Pockets is Inviting People to Turn Up the Heat This Season
Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls
Mattel Creations Transforms Barbie and Ken into Festive Designs
Fiery Ghost Pepper Burritos
Hot Head Burritos Celebrates Halloween with the New Ghost Burrito
Frightening Cinema Festivals
UK FrightFest is Expanding its Special Halloween Event in London
Monster-Detailed Custom Meal Boxes
McDonald's Brings Back the Boo Buckets for Halloween
Unconventional Gardening Kits
The Freaky Veg Kit Grows Purple Carrots and Dark Opal Tomatoes