Undead walk. Werewolves howl. Vampires suck. Snookis... snook. If you’re willing to face all that on Halloween, you might as well head to the very best parties. So we programmed a computer to match those parties to your favorite scary movie. (Yes, it was a haunted computer.)
If you like: The Shining
Go to: The Haunted Hotel Ball
Stephen King has taught us hotels can be strange, scary places. (Also: Never trust cats, cars or Saint
Bernards). But at this Palmer House mega-party, you’ll find live performances, $1,000 costume prizes and
special room rates. Better get a double—not that you’re scared or anything.
If you like: Psycho
Go to: Hotel Hitchcock at the Dana
Hotel
Whole floors will be turned into haunted spectacles. The elevator will be turned into a fright ride. And in
keeping with the Hitchcock theme, look out the window at midnight for the Rear Window-style murder
in a building across the street. We suggest showering before arriving.
If you love: Carrie and/or Mad Men
Go to: Zombie
Prom and/or Mad Manor
On Friday, wear your best skinny tie as Manor turns its waitresses into sassy secretaries for a Mad
Men-themed costume party. On Saturday, things turn a bit darker with zombie costumes and prom photos.
If you’re going to both, dressing as zombie Don Draper should have you covered.
If you love: Freaks
Go to: The Underground’s Circus
Act
Sure, you could go to one of the three pre-Halloween nights of circus-themed parties with popcorn machines
and cotton candy. But on the big night itself, things go full sideshow with killer clowns, circus freaks and
possibly a contortionist—depending on how limber you’re feeling.
If you're terrified by: C-SPAN
Go to: Blagoween at the Piggery
Speaking of freak shows, it’s election season. So dig out your darkest, thickest wig for this barbecue
joint’s costume party. There will be $3 domestic beers, a free midnight barbecue buffet and cash prizes
for best costume—and a separate prize for best Blago getup. Since there’s money on the line, we suspect
a certain ex-gov might show up.
