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Going for Spookiest House? 5 Unhinged Decorations That Will Do the Trick

These creepy crawly Halloween decorations will give trick-or-treaters a spooky scare.

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Spooky season is here in full swing and Halloween, Oct. 31, is only two weeks away. If you're like me, you've been thinking about costume ideas since Labor Day. But that's not the only thing you need to plan. Get some decorations for your home, especially if you are hosting a Halloween party or have trick-or-treaters on your street. Creating a jaw-dropping setup will surely give everyone, including you, an unforgettable Halloween. 

Here are some of the creepiest and crawliest decorations we came across. There are items you can hang outside your house and even put in your car for trunk-or-treaters. You'll find plenty of eerie-sistible options, no matter what your budget is. 

Top 5 unhinged Halloween decorations

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These lifelike zombies are sure to scare the neighbors. At 4 feet tall, they are made with clothes covered in blood and have posable arms, too. That way you can adjust them to your liking. They also have pretty realistic details within their hair and bones. 

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If you're going trunk-or-treating, this skeleton dinosaur will surely have everyone coming over to your car or running far from it. The dinosaur is over 3 feet tall and is easy to blow up as it's fan inflated by a fan that connects to a port in your car. The dino is even holding a pumpkin that you can fill with candy for trunk-or-treaters. 

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Who said decorations have to be huge and on your house? Celebrate Halloween in your teacup with this grim reaper steeper. It's made with BPA-free silicone and can handle temps up to 212 degrees Fahrenheit. It's also microwave and dishwasher safe. 

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For big fans of The Nightmare Before Christmas, this giant snake is perfect. It comes in three parts so you can position the head, body and tail however you like. Note that you have to have your own tree as it is not included.   

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To really scare your neighbors at night, these swaying eyeballs will do the trick. They are made with soft and flexible branches so when the wind blows, the solar eyeballs sway back and forth. These are solar powered, charging during the day and lighting up for 10-12 hours at night.