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Angela Poch
Angela Poch

Angela Poch is an Inbound Marketing Specialist and Resident Crazy Cat Lady at HalloweenCostumes.com, where she is an assistant editor and covers tutorials, crafting and pop culture. Angela has created costumes and props for Halloween events, conventions and Renaissance festivals.

Some of her favorite costumes include 90s Rogue, a custom Jedi, warrior elf, and some nameless Renaissance pirate. (She’s still figuring out how to make a Jedi light-chakram.) You can find her on Bluesky @angela-poch.bsky.social or her cats on Instagram @stardustnebulanova.

Horror Clue: A Whodunit Like No Other

by |September 16, 2019
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Categories: Horror, Infographics, Movies

Horror Clue: A Whodunit Like No Other

Classic board games like Clue, Monopoly and Candyland have been getting face-lifts by pairing them with beloved movies and television series. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Candyland and Doc McStuffins Operation are examples of variations on these board games that make complete sense. Clue, originally Cluedo, is another iconic board game, and it is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year! Like many of the other classic board games, Clue also has various alternate versions. (Granted, some make more sense than others!) The original game of Clue revolves around a group of would-be murderers, a mansion with various rooms and a handful of potential weapons. We decided to design our dream version of Clue, and what would be better than a haunted mansion filled with iconic horror movie villains?

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11 Original Fairy Tales vs. Disney Movies: How Many Do You Know?

by |August 23, 2019
Categories: Fantasy, Movies, Resource

11 Original Fairy Tales vs Disney Movies: How Many do You Know?

Disney is well known for the movies and shorts they've been making for more than a century. Many of them are based on previous works from the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, among others. Disney also draws from well-known myths and tales from oral traditions. However, these are not always the most accurate or faithful adaptations. If we've managed to pique your curiosity, keep reading to see a handful of Disney movies versus the original tales. How many of these stories are you familiar with?

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Lasting Legacies: The Men and Women Who Influenced the Entertainment Industry [Infographic]

by |August 19, 2019
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Lasting Legacies: The Men and Women Who Influenced the Entertainment Industry

Entertainment comes to us in many forms: movies, television shows, books, comics and video games, just to name a few. The entertainment industry has changed from what it once was and it continues to evolve, often guided by individual creators. Names like Walt Disney and George Lucas certainly come to mind. Also, with the upcoming Dark Crystal television series, we are also reminded of the contributions of Jim Henson. Let's look back at the legacies of some truly impressive innovators in the world of entertainment!

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Group Costumes to Wear to Your Next Costume Run

by |August 16, 2019

Group Costumes to Wear to Your Next Costume Run

Running may not always be for everyone, but costumes put the fun into fun runs. If you and your pack are looking for some group costumes for marathons, half-marathons, 5ks, triathlons or any other race of your choice, we have a whole host of running costume ideas for you! If you're not into running in full costumes, we'll also mention some running accessories along the way. Whether you're a fan of Run Disney events, Bay to Breakers, Turkey Trots or Color Runs, we've got the costumes for you and your running buddies.

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The Best Game of Thrones Costumes in the Known World

by |July 26, 2019

The Best Game of Thrones Costumes in the Known World

Game of Thrones carved a legacy unseen in most other television series. The show handled the immense cast of characters well, and it ran for a full eight seasons. Great care was taken in the filming locations, and the costuming was absolutely gorgeous! (Costumes are kind of a big deal here.) Many have looked up to Game of Thrones for costume and cosplay ideas. If you also happen to be looking for Game of Thrones costume ideas or perhaps a large group costume idea, you're certainly in the right place! You're going to want to check out these Game of Thrones costumes whether it's for Halloween or a convention.

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Which Actors Have Spent the Most Time in the Makeup Chair?

by |June 28, 2019
Categories: Horror, Makeup, Movies, Resource

Which Actors Have Spent the Most Time in the Makeup Chair?

Actors transform into their roles in a variety of ways. Through mediums like costumes, animation, CGI, special effects makeup and prosthetics, actors and actresses have overcome their own physical limitations in order to become the characters that we know and love. Most viewers are blissfully unaware of what some actors have had to endure for their roles, from hot and stuffy costumes to countless hours of being fussed over in a makeup chair. If you're curious to see which Hollywood actors spent the most time in the makeup chair for one of their movie or television roles, we compiled a top ten list for you! Keep reading to see who made the cut.

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