Deck the Halls with Blood: DIY Horror Christmas Decorations

Transform your holiday space into a haunted winter wonderland with these creepy DIY Christmas decoration ideas inspired by horror movies.

1. Killer Christmas Tree

Inspired by: “Black Christmas” (1974)

• Decorate your tree with:
• Red and green lights to resemble blood and poison.
• Ornaments shaped like skulls, knives, or axes.
• A topper resembling a killer’s mask or a blood-stained star.

2. Mummy’s Gift Wrap

Inspired by: “The Mummy” (1999)

• Wrap gifts in:
• Toilet paper or gauze to create a mummy-like effect.
• Add fake spiders, beetles, or other creepy crawlies.

3. Zombie Snowmen

Inspired by: “Shaun of the Dead” (2004)

• Create snowmen with:
• Coal eyes and a carrot nose.
• Fake blood and torn clothing.
• Arms outstretched, as if grasping for brains.

4. Ghostly Garland

Inspired by: “The Shining” (1980)

• Create a garland with:
• White sheets or tulle.
• Glow-in-the-dark paint or stickers.
• Hang in doorways or along stairs.

5. Krampus’ Lair

Inspired by: “Krampus” (2015)

• Transform a room into Krampus’ lair with:
• Dark colors and twisted branches.
• Fake horns, fur, and chains.
• A throne made from a vintage chair.

6. Creepy Candle Holders

Inspired by: “The Exorcist” (1973)

• Create candle holders with:
• Skulls or cross-shaped holders.
• Red candles or LED lights.
• Place in windows or on tables.

7. Haunted Holiday Village

Inspired by: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993)

• Create a village with:
• Cardboard or foam buildings.
• Painted details resembling blood, cobwebs, or skeletons.
• Add small figurines of monsters or zombies.

8. Bloody Ornaments

Inspired by: “Silent Night, Deadly Night” (1984)

• Create ornaments with:
• Glass balls filled with fake blood.
• Painted designs resembling wounds or scars.
• Hang on the tree or in windows.

9. Spider Web Doorway

Inspired by: “The Amityville Horror” (1979)

• Create a spider web with:
• Black cotton cobwebs.
• Fake spiders or insects.
• Attach to doorframes or corners.

10. Graveyard Fence

Inspired by: “Night of the Living Dead” (1968)

• Create a fence with:
• Cardboard or foam tombstones.
• Painted details resembling weathering or decay.
• Add fake zombies or skeletons.

Tips and Tricks:

1. Get creative: Repurpose household items.
2. Add lighting: Use string lights or LED candles.
3. Make it messy: Add fake blood, cobwebs, or dust.

Unleash your inner horror fan and deck the halls with blood this holiday season. These DIY decoration ideas will transform your space into a haunted winter wonderland.

Recommended Materials:

• Cardboard
• Paint
• Fake blood
• LED lights
• Fabric
• Glue
• Scissors

Recommended Horror Movies:

• “Black Christmas” (1974)
• “The Shining” (1980)
• “Krampus” (2015)
• “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993)

Happy haunting, and may your holiday decorations be a screaming success!