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Hanging Halloween Props

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Hanging Halloween props for porches, doorways, trees and haunted houses, including ghosts, reapers, witches, clowns and skeletons. Shop props from Sunstar, Fun World, Seasons USA and Morris Costumes. Many are animated, light up or shake, and a few feature Nightmare Before Christmas characters.
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How to choose hanging Halloween props

Hanging props use space that most decorations leave empty. Pick a spot first, like a porch ceiling, a doorway or a tree branch, then choose a prop that fits the height you have. The product title and page list the length. Sunstar makes most of the props in this collection.

Pick a character

  • Reapers: the largest group, with shaking, talking, light-up, winged and chained reapers, plus reapers on swings and in cages.
  • Ghosts: a 7 foot hanging ghost, a 12 foot light-up ghost, a ghost bride with lights and a glow in the dark ghost.
  • Witches and clowns: a climbing witch, witches on swings, and shaking, light-up and animated horror clowns.
  • Characters: Jack Skellington, Sally, Zero and Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare Before Christmas, and a Michael Myers hanging decoration.
  • Gory props: a bloody body in a bag, a cut-off head and a butcher pig.

Animated, light-up or static

Animated props shake, kick, spin or talk. Light-up props glow after dark. Static props need nothing but a hook. Sound-activated props, like the 28 inch Sound Activated Hanging Reaper, react when guests walk by, which makes them good for a doorway or a haunted hallway. Check the product page for power or battery details before you pick a spot, and follow the instructions that come with the prop.

Hang it securely

Larger props are heavier, so use a hook or anchor that can hold the weight. Hang props above head height on walkways so guests do not walk into them, and keep cords clear of foot traffic. If a prop is going outside, check the product page to see if it is meant for outdoor use. Take props down or bring them in during bad weather.

Build the scene

Hanging props work best with something on the ground below them, so the scene fills the space from top to bottom. Add spiders and webs or tombstones from outdoor Halloween decorations, moving figures from Halloween animatronics, and fog or projection lights from fog machines and lights. Need help choosing? Call us at 800-618-6053.

Hanging Halloween Props FAQ

How big are the hanging props?

Sizes vary from small props to a 12 foot light-up ghost. The product title and page list the length.

Do animated hanging props need batteries?

Animated and light-up props need power. Check the product page for battery or power details.

Can I hang these props outside?

Some are made for outdoor display. Check the product description before you hang a prop outside.

Do you have Nightmare Before Christmas hanging decorations?

Yes. The collection includes hanging Jack Skellington, Sally, Zero and Oogie Boogie decorations.

How fast do orders ship?

Most orders ship within 1 to 3 business days. Delivery time depends on the shipping method you choose at checkout.

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