Thread: Anyone starting to plan for next year yet?

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Living DeadGirl,

Personally I think it would be a cool look, though I imagine you're preparing yourself for vituperative comments from others who would see your display. Look at the number of threads we've seen here about folks who got negative feedback just from displaying corpses on crosses; introducing Nazis would undoubtedly generate an equally charged atmosphere.

I was able to find a few costume stores, though, that sold Nazi costumes. I can't vouch for their policies and qualitiy. CostumeZone offered paraphernalia like hats, armbands, and helmets, though they didn't seem to have a uniform.

However, if I used a more palatable search term like "German Army Uniform" instead of Nazi, I found a number of sources for them. Buy.com seems to have a relatively affordable tunic that might work.

I do think, however, that the subtlety of what you're trying to create will probably be lost on many people. I think you're liable to run into people who just see the uniforms and not relate it to the movie. Good luck.

Rich

To me I see it as artistic expression what you are doing. Not just some frat boy who got a Nazi uniform and said "This will be a laugh". I've seen how detailed you do makeup and I know it will be great looking.

I think it will loovery cool and scary...as if zombies couldn't be more evil!

Still be prepared for people who do not see the difference between art and reality as well.

My brother is an actor ...he played Che Guevara in Evita recently. He said after the show an old woman came up to him very upset and told him he was responsible for the death of many of her people.

And ironicly a choreographer friend, his father was executed by Che. It's a small world.

Originally Posted by Living DeadGirl

Oh thank you Miz, oh and if I didnt already say it, just love, love, loved your Lydia. One of my all time favorite movies btw. Also, you obviously saw the links of the Dark Lily dress-all I can say is WOW-they are awesome. Your gonna need some double sided tape LOL!

Do they sell double sided duck tape? No wardrobe malfunctions LOL!

All I can say is I love this site and thanks guys. I'm looking forward to the challenge of this costume I have to admit, especially the makeup. Its gonna be interesting re-creating those zombies-the makeup was incredible and I dont have alot of experience with zombie makeup. Gonna start practicing a few months in advance. As for people being offended and not seeing past it-Im not too worried. Im throwing the party and the people invited just can't wait to see what I come up with- so Im sure my people wont be offended. I believe everyone is entitled to an opinion but it's a costume for **cks sake no reason to take things to a whole other level.

Hallow - and I may not be the first to recommend this - but you will get a cheery perspective if you watch The Producers. . . sometimes taking the humorous approach helps the comfort level.
We had a guy come as Osama Bin Laden the very Halloween after 9-11. We all had a good laugh - since his wife dressed in a burka - and somehow -- the humor helped. They are Jewish and lost family in the Holocaust. No one was offended since they had a good theme: "If we lose our sense of humor - the terrorists win!" You'll know what's best and like you said - It's your party! Have fun! BOO!

I can appreciate the artistry and I think the costume looks fantastic, however, I think some things are better left silent. My perspective has probably changed though since I recently came back from there. Here in the US we just don't really know what happened and while I can see and understand your point, when I left there I was ashamed of how cruel humans can be to one another for whatever reason. Actually cruel doesn't even begin to describe it. I honestly wish I could go back to not knowing, visiting was one of the best and worst experiences of my life.

To put a more US spin on it, think zombie KKK member and even then it's tame.

Anyway, enough of the soapbox, land of the free right?

Yup already planning and buying for 2010.We had over 75 here this year .and to be honest I told hubby I was done with having partys.So much work.But once my booty hit the dance floor my mind had already changed.

Originally Posted by Brother Grim

I can appreciate the artistry and I think the costume looks fantastic, however, I think some things are better left silent. My perspective has probably changed though since I recently came back from there. Here in the US we just don't really know what happened and while I can see and understand your point, when I left there I was ashamed of how cruel humans can be to one another for whatever reason. Actually cruel doesn't even begin to describe it. I honestly wish I could go back to not knowing, visiting was one of the best and worst experiences of my life.

To put a more US spin on it, think zombie KKK member and even then it's tame.

Anyway, enough of the soapbox, land of the free right?

Very nicely said. I think it really makes a difference when you see and experience it for yourself. The wounds are still very deep here. Everyday there is at least a 2 hour line to visit the Anne Frank house in Amsterdam. The only way to keep history from repeating itself is to learn from it.

MsM

I would have expected about 40 pages on this thread! There is so much I have planned and then some for 2010 that at times I don't think I will have enough time despite the fact that I have already started. Yes living as if everyday was Halloween is what makes this fun.
My list is long, and the content in this forum simply keeps adding more to it!
It is all worth it though. I enjoy bringing the dead to life for that one day!
Again, a big thanks to all the members here that have shared their knowledge
with those likeminded.

it is december 12th and as i put the last of my halloween away to place the tree and santas all around...the halloween spirit hit me.

2009 - i had a great halloween party...i think it could always be better because that is how i am, always to outdo myself the next time around. i was exhausted after halloween with all the work and less than 50 ToTs showing up. i had already decided tahat 2010 was no party and little decor...just going to go play actor in a pro haunt for the season...at least i would be around others who shared my love of haunting. i am just burnt out.

as the last of my spooky village finds its way to the closet and we put all the pumpkins to bed for now...i couldn't help but browse this site to see everyone posting their party pics and yard haunts and now...let the corpsing begin!

classic horror mosters here we come! & thanks to all of you who share your amazing ideas!