The 20 Most Over-the-Top Halloween Decorations We've Seen This Year

All treats...and some tricks.

Halloween is just days away and, despite being a holiday designed to fright, there's something for everyone to love about the sinister season. Some people are committed to dreaming up showstopping costumes, while others prefer to enjoy a cozy night in with a horror movie marathon. (And, of course, there are many who are only in it for the sweet treats.) However, for those with a penchant for interior design, October 31 is all about those Halloween decorations. In this corner of the internet, we love a before and after project—and the holiday takes those jaw-dropping transformations to a whole new level.

Even if full-blown decorations aren't your thing, you have to admit that the time, effort, and thought behind these larger-than-life displays is scary-good. And you don't even need to leave your house to check out the creepiest decorations. For your ghoulish viewing pleasure, we're taking you coast to coast with some of the most extravagant and eerie examples. From a spine-tingling take on Swiftie Nation to some behind-the-scenes looks inside some "haunted" homes, the spaces below are all treats. And, okay, maybe a few tricks.

Why settle for one Jack-o'-lantern on your porch when you can have dozens everywhere? Really, everywhere. Content creator Jessica Archibald flanked her entire home in carved pumpkins—she even put a few on the roof—for a creepy effect that makes you ask yourself, "How did they even get there in the first place?"

DIY expert Stephanie Hanna made her front door the focal point by covering the entryway arch in pumpkins, spiders, and silver ornaments. A ghostly take on the typical grand entrance.

Speaking of archways, you can always decorate yours with a bunch of pumpkin-shape trick or treat buckets. Not only is this space, seen on the Dad Social account, a great mix between old-school and eerie, but the caution tape on the front door is an extra dose of creep.

Inflatables a surefire way to bring some fright to your front yard; however, this setup seen on Trick Ghastly talks and has different facial movements. This hi-tech display might seem simple, but it'll definitely have onlookers doing a double take.

While we're very familiar with the giant skeletons sold by the likes if Home Depot and Costco, it's still freaky to see these supersized structures in your neighborhood. Case in point: This gigantic display seen on Melissa Fakler's feed.

Looking for a low-effort way to make a big impact? Size matters. Here, Reby Hardy upped the ante by blowing up a huge inflatable pumpkin her front yard. As long as you have an automatic air pump, this would be relatively simple to set up.

Move over haunted houses: This year, it's all about the tormented tunnel. When covered in twinkling lights, skeletons, and creepy projections, Michelle Tucker's idea has the effect of a haunted house—without inviting anyone inside. Best of all? Since this setup is outside, visitors can go through the tunnel over and over again.

Calling all maximalists: Here's your queue to embrace your bold streak with bright lights and moving statues. If you're looking for inspiration, this assortment seen on the Tatted Cherrybomb's feed proves more is more.

As this video captured by Danielle and Nick proves, the most unsettling yard decor can be the simplest. The mix of linens air-drying in the breeze and a Michael Myers statue creates that sinking pit in your stomach—just like the Halloween franchise.

If you can't get enough of the masked villain, you can always pick up a large, inflatable version of Mr. Myers. This decor from the Christiana Family is so scary that it'll have you ducking for cover.

Halloween on Ambush is known for building over-the-top Halloween displays—and raising money for important causes in the process. Naturally, the team's 2023 scene did not disappoint. With realistic pirate ships and several skeletons woven throughout, this landscape would even make Davy Jones nervous...

As the saying goes, the devil lies in the details. We love how a content creator named Jaz transformed her two-car garage into a duo of hungry, car-chomping monsters.

Halloween yard decorations certainly have the edge on curb appeal, but there's plenty of fun to be had inside. Between the woven spiders, ghoulish garland, and healthy selection of skeleton stemware, this bar cart seen on Til We are Ghosts's page creates a toast-worthy home bar.

This space from Kindred Vintage is proof that there's strength in numbers. While a few adhesive bats might be festive, the strategically-placed stream of them creates a truly terrifying touch.

You don't need to have arachnophobia to find this video from East Aurora absolutely petrifying. This gargantuan tarantula is big enough to swallow you whole and it's crawling towards you? Brb, running as fast as possible.

According to this TikTok, it took this Illinois property six weeks to get it into sinister shape—and the hard work was clearly worth it.

If your taste falls on the minimalist end of the design spectrum, check out this option from content creator Kristyn Cole. The textured wall packs plenty of visual intrigue, but when you look closely, you'll notice it's full of skulls. Eek!

Sorry, the old Taylor can't come to the phone right now. Why? As seen in this video from Munch, she's dead—and hanging out with the ghosts of eras past.

It doesn't get more ominous than a graveyard—and this setup is peak creep. The mischievous magic lies in the cloak-draped spirits, touch of tombstones, and some creeping, crawling skeletons.

Step right up and see the creepiest circus ever. This Burbank-based property has everything you need to create the greatest (and most ghoulish) show on Earth. Clowns, amusement park games, carousels...need we say more?

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Kelsey Mulvey is a freelance lifestyle journalist, who covers shopping and deals for Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, and ELLE Decor, among others. Her hobbies include themed spinning classes, Netflix, and nachos.

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