scariest.com » scary masks http://scariest.com Sun, 20 Dec 2009 07:28:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 Masks in Their Old and New Roles http://scariest.com/masks-in-their-old-and-new-roles/100/ http://scariest.com/masks-in-their-old-and-new-roles/100/#comments Sun, 20 Dec 2009 07:28:20 +0000 http://scariest.com/masks-in-their-old-and-new-roles/100/ We have had masks for many years now. Ancient theatre was greatly dependent on them. The now famous image of two masks, one joyful and the other sorrowful, are associated with the theatre of the ancient Greeks, back in the times of playwrights like Sophocles and Euripides. In those times, masks were used to differentiate the good from the evil, the hero from the villain. However, as time went on, masks fell into disuse. Later, playwrights such as Brecht and Cocteau tried to make use of theatrical masks. Yet, masks had by now moved away from the world of performances and had begun making its way into ordinary life.


Today, masks have a whole new role to play. Nowadays, they are used entirely for entertainment. Birthday parties for young children have to come with the whistles, the party hats, and the many kinds of masks. And even adults are not left far behind in the case of masks. People wear masks at costume parties, particularly around Halloween, and move around pretending to be someone they are not. Masks provide us the opportunity to wander around without being recognized. Even though we are aware that we will have to go back to being ourselves the moment the party is over, there is great joy in being somebody else for a while.


Perhaps that is the reason why Halloween has become one of the most popular events in the calendar year for adults of all kinds. People today plan in advance to make heads turn at the next Halloween party. As a result, they start planning their gory and gruesome costumes quite a few months in advance. Costume shops start stocking the outfits from even before that. And which costumes are in high demand? Scary clowns, vampires, and zombies top the list.


Of course, costumes only complete part of the Halloween party picture. One cannot forget about the masks. These days, the emphasis is on finding a realistic Halloween mask — not a difficult task anymore. This is because the masks of today are made of materials like silicon. As a result today’s silicon Halloween masks seem a lot more real. For instance, the zombie Halloween masks that are available these days seem to be much scarier. The flesh appears real, and the fake blood looks much less fake. Masks have come a long way since their days on the stage. And these days, they have become a lot more popular.

Be a hit at Halloween parties with silicon Halloween masks and zombie Halloween masks. Nothing goes better than a realistic Halloween mask.

]]> http://scariest.com/masks-in-their-old-and-new-roles/100/feed/ 138 Halloween Wedding Masks Can Be Scary or Beautiful http://scariest.com/halloween-wedding-masks-can-be-scary-or-beautiful/95/ http://scariest.com/halloween-wedding-masks-can-be-scary-or-beautiful/95/#comments Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:56:21 +0000 http://scariest.com/halloween-wedding-masks-can-be-scary-or-beautiful/95/ Nowadays, many people are choosing not to have a traditional wedding, in favor of a more unique and interesting themed wedding. One of the most popular themes that are emerging are Halloween weddings. These are great, fun events that are normally held on Halloween, and they are a very unique and memorable experience for all who attend.

This has made them very popular, and also because of the extraordinary atmosphere that they provide, they are becoming a top choice for many couples. Still, the most difficult part of having a great Halloween themed wedding is to find a beautiful and high quality Halloween wedding mask to wear on your special day. In this article, I will give you a few tips for finding a mask that suits your needs and makes you stand out and look amazing on your special day!

First of all, there is a wide variety of masks to choose from out there. Although many would think that a Halloween wedding would call for scary masks, many people prefer to make their wedding masks elegant and beautiful.

If you want a great, high quality mask, you can immediately eliminate plastic or rubber masks from your list of choices. They are hot, uncomfortable, and not good enough quality for your important event. Paper mache masks are nicer, but they can be heavy and a bit uncomfortable to wear on your wedding day.

The best Halloween wedding mask choice for you is to get a handmade mask made from a fabric mask, decorated with real feathers, trims, jewels, and appliques. Fabric masks are the best quality, they look the best, and are definitely the most comfortable, which makes them the perfect choice.

If you are having one of these popular themed weddings, choosing a high quality fabric mask is your best bet when you are deciding on your Halloween wedding masks!

Jane Watson is a masquerade masks enthusiast with years of experience in the feather masks industry. Click the links to check out her must-see designs!

]]> http://scariest.com/halloween-wedding-masks-can-be-scary-or-beautiful/95/feed/ 1 Nightmare http://scariest.com/nightmare/90/ http://scariest.com/nightmare/90/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:14:14 +0000 http://scariest.com/nightmare/90/ scary masks

Image taken on 2004-09-25 13:16:52 by EddieB55.

]]> http://scariest.com/nightmare/90/feed/ 1 Where can I find scary animal masks? http://scariest.com/where-can-i-find-scary-animal-masks/88/ http://scariest.com/where-can-i-find-scary-animal-masks/88/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:14:10 +0000 http://scariest.com/where-can-i-find-scary-animal-masks/88/ Such as this:

http://partywiththis.com/images/P/pig-mask7840.jpg

I need at least 7 different animals. Not to expensive.

]]> http://scariest.com/where-can-i-find-scary-animal-masks/88/feed/ 2 Gazing Through The Eyes Of A Halloween Mask http://scariest.com/gazing-through-the-eyes-of-a-halloween-mask/80/ http://scariest.com/gazing-through-the-eyes-of-a-halloween-mask/80/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:29:26 +0000 http://scariest.com/gazing-through-the-eyes-of-a-halloween-mask/80/ Masks have mesmerized people from all different cultures and countries from the time of the ancients until this modern day. Masks have been used for many different reasons, from religious rituals, theater to the delightful play of children. Although, many masks are still used today in all these different ways one of the most popular reasons for wearing a mask is in celebration of Samhain, Halloween and magnificent masquerade balls. Masks have such a whimsical allure that you will find many antique masks on display throughout many countries of the world.

For some people, when they begin to determine what they would like to dress up as for Halloween, may start with their costume and then go about choosing just the right mask to accentuate their Halloween costume, while others will first choose their Halloween mask and then build their costume around it. Since everyone is different, neither of these choices is better than the other when it comes to choosing a Halloween mask and accessories. In other words, choose your Halloween costume and mask in the manner that best fits your needs.

Halloween masks add both excitement and mystery to your costume while being wonderful accessories. However, while choosing the perfect Halloween mask you should know that some of the most realistic looking ones are the latex masks. When choosing a latex mask you can be just about anything from an alien, animal or insects. You may also choose from a wide assortment of Halloween masks that include your favorite television shows, movies and cartoon characters.

Unless of course you would rather show up in a scary mask while trick or treating, door to door or simply enjoying time with friends and family while carving a Halloween pumpkin, there are so many to choose from. Such as Jason or Freddie masks as well as a large and wonderful assortment of goblins, ghouls, corpses and creepy clowns. Although, we should not forget the classics like Frankenstein, werewolves, zombies, ghosts as well as Presidents, goons, monsters and other masks of mayhem.

There are also witches, wizards, pirates and Mardi Gras masks. Old men and women masks are also popular as well as going to a haunted house wearing a Game Face sports ball mask. Although, you may also choose a Halloween mask that is not so frightful such as queens, kings, princess, angels, fairies, unicorns and dragons.

Therefore, you see there are many different kinds of Halloween masks such as these and so many more. Whether you choose to wear a theater mask or a bush mask, you will be able to enjoy October 31 while wearing your favorite holiday fashions as you masquerade about on All Hallows Eve.

You may be interested to know the most popular Halloween masks for children last year were, Princess, Pirates, Witch, Spider-Man, Superman and Disney Princess as well as Power Rangers, Pumpkins, Cats and Vampires. The most popular masks for adults last year were the Witch, Pirate, Vampire, Cat, Clown as well as the Fairy, Gypsy, Superhero, Ghost and Ghoul. This means that there is a wide variety of choices on the market when considering a Halloween mask and accessories. However, you should also keep in mind that if you wait to long that all the great Halloween masks will be picked over quickly, so if you are in the mood for celebrating Halloween by wearing a mask, you should start early.

Susan writes about Halloween masks and offers advice for scary Halloween masks & Halloween costumes.
]]> http://scariest.com/gazing-through-the-eyes-of-a-halloween-mask/80/feed/ 0 Scary Mask http://scariest.com/scary-mask/75/ http://scariest.com/scary-mask/75/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:47:57 +0000 http://scariest.com/scary-mask/75/ scary masks

Image taken on 2009-06-06 12:16:31 by Clover_1.

]]> http://scariest.com/scary-mask/75/feed/ 0 How Do You Make A Scary Clown Mask? http://scariest.com/how-do-you-make-a-scary-clown-mask/70/ http://scariest.com/how-do-you-make-a-scary-clown-mask/70/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:41:42 +0000 http://scariest.com/how-do-you-make-a-scary-clown-mask/70/ You know, possibly like one out of Slipknot or something…

Just a really scary clown mask for halloween….

Preferably without spending a lot of money

or with things around the house…

PLease could you label what I would need?

]]> http://scariest.com/how-do-you-make-a-scary-clown-mask/70/feed/ 3 Where can i get a hallloween mask that is western and scary looking? http://scariest.com/where-can-i-get-a-hallloween-mask-that-is-western-and-scary-looking/65/ http://scariest.com/where-can-i-get-a-hallloween-mask-that-is-western-and-scary-looking/65/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:29:50 +0000 http://scariest.com/where-can-i-get-a-hallloween-mask-that-is-western-and-scary-looking/65/ i am looking for a scary halloween mask that is like a dead cowboy face any one got a website or suggestions for me?

Thanks,
Brandon

]]> http://scariest.com/where-can-i-get-a-hallloween-mask-that-is-western-and-scary-looking/65/feed/ 2 How Do I Make A Scary Mask, With A tiny Buget? http://scariest.com/how-do-i-make-a-scary-mask-with-a-tiny-buget/62/ http://scariest.com/how-do-i-make-a-scary-mask-with-a-tiny-buget/62/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:29:44 +0000 http://scariest.com/how-do-i-make-a-scary-mask-with-a-tiny-buget/62/ How Do I Make A Scary Mask, With A tiny Buget?

]]> http://scariest.com/how-do-i-make-a-scary-mask-with-a-tiny-buget/62/feed/ 8 Where can I find a clown mask that ISN’T scary. I search everywhere and they are all the killer clown masks. http://scariest.com/where-can-i-find-a-clown-mask-that-isnt-scary-i-search-everywhere-and-they-are-all-the-killer-clown-masks/56/ http://scariest.com/where-can-i-find-a-clown-mask-that-isnt-scary-i-search-everywhere-and-they-are-all-the-killer-clown-masks/56/#comments Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:27:16 +0000 http://scariest.com/where-can-i-find-a-clown-mask-that-isnt-scary-i-search-everywhere-and-they-are-all-the-killer-clown-masks/56/ i searched on Yahoo and Google and numerous different costume shops online and i can’t seem to find any that aren’t scary. they’re all those crappy Evil Clown masks. Can anyone help?

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