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21 Horror Movie Gifts For Anyone Who Wants To Showcase Their Fandom Every Day
Horror movie fanatics, there's no reasons you should shy away from showing your appreciation for the macabre in your daily life. You shouldn't have to hide your interests just because you happen to love watching masked murderers roam shadowy streets more than you do, say, Disney movies. If those fans can rock their Mickey Mouse t-shirts and Cinderella bags, why can't you do the same with horror movie merchandise? These 21 creative, unexpected items should be purchased with pride — even the weird ones. Or especially the weird ones.
From Alfred Hitchcock noir to A24's modern classics Hereditary and Us, horror has always played an important role in cinematic history. People who don't love to watch scary movies would probably not think to call any horror movie merch "cute" or "pretty," but they'd be surprised to see some of the adorable and beautifully crafted items on this list. When it comes to wearing, carrying, or even decorating your house with fandom pride, it's not all bloody daggers and decapitated heads — though, sometimes it is that, and that's cool too. There are a lot of really fun ways to incorporate your love of horror into your lifestyle, starting with these 21 items.
1. A Bear In A Cage From 'Midsommar'
The boutique distributor and production studio A24 unveiled a toy version of Midsommar's Bear in a Cage with a hilarious commercial complete with a catchy jingle that repeats the movie's funniest deadpan line: "It's a bear."
Unfortunately the $32.00 memorabilia was a part of a limited edition release that sold out quickly. Here's hoping that A24 will release more on their site in the future.
2. A 'Nightmare On Elm Street' Freddy Locket
If you somehow aren't freaked out by Nightmare on Elm Street's Freddy Krueger but rather wish to emulate the serial killer's lewk, this locket is for you.
Buy it for $12.90 from Hot Topic.
3. A Real 'Child's Play' Evil Chucky Doll
Of course no horror movie merch collection would be complete without a Chucky doll. The Deluxe Edition has two faces to match your murderous playmate's duplicitousness.
Buy it for $49.90 from Hot Topic.
4. A 'Get Out' Necklace
This Get Out charm from Etsy vendor TheEclecticBootique the hypnotic tea that sends Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) to the Sunken Place.
Buy it on Etsy for $19.99+.
5. A Sign For Those Who L-O-V-E Horror
From the Etsy shop HowGreatThouArts, you can put a fun, genre-specific spin on those kitschy "Live, Laugh, Love" signs that are so prevalent.
Buy it on Etsy for $25.
6. A Redrum Necklace
If you love The Shining, you already know what you'll see if you look in a mirror while wearing this necklace.
Buy it from Hot Topic for $8.90.
7. An Evil Grandmas 2019 Wall Calendar
Almost as creative as A24's Bear in a Cage is the studio's calendar filled with demonic grandmas who sold their souls to Hereditary's Paimon.
Buy it on A24's store site for $28.
8. An Overlook Hotel Keychain
Even if you're not actually living in a horror movie, you can pretend you're always staying at The Shining's Overlook Hotel. Not for the room service, but for the creepy twins you keep running into in the hallway.
Buy it from Hot Topic for $5.90.
9. An 'Us' Enamel Pin
If you wear this pin from Etsy store MidnightDogs, your friends might start looking at you like you're an evil twin who took over the above-ground you's place. It's worth risking the suspicious looks.
Buy it on Etsy for $13.
10. A Real Elm Street Sign
All from HowGreatThouArts, this otherwise normal looking street sign comes complete with blood splatters, courtesy of Freddy Kruger.
Buy it for $29.99 on Etsy.
11. 'Scream' Earrings
TheEclecticBootique sells this dangly earrings, which are a tribute to the Scream series' ever-changing villain, Ghostface
Buy them for $19.99 on Etsy.
12. An 'It' Clock
There's nothing like casually glancing up at the clock to check what time it is and then getting the sh*t scared out of you. This clock is shaped like the creepy red balloons that herald the arrival of It's Pennywise, and the creepy clown's catchphrase.
Buy it for $22.90 from Hot Topic.
13. A Samara Key Ring
You want be able to unlock your door without being reminded of the moment when Samara crawls out of the TV with SpoopyCraftsGB's crafted key ring.
Buy it from Etsy for $6.48.
14. A Halloween Killer Cuties Enamel Pin Set
Who knew that Michael Myers, Freddy Kreuger, and Jason Voorhees could be so... cute? Etsy creator LittleShopofPins did, apparently.
Buy them for $9.99 each from Etsy.
15. A Jigsaw Bath Bomb
There's nothing quite like relaxing into a bath after a long day... and watching the terrifying face of Saw's Jigsaw dissolve into a bubbly film. Etsy shop GeorgiaCharmBombs clearly knows that horror fanatics don't need to sacrifice self-care.
The bath bombs are now on sale for $8.50 on Etsy.
16. The Ultimate Prom Queen Tee
This graphic tee from the Etsy store FascistPantiesLTD is the perfect way to pay homage to prom's bloodiest queen, Carrie. The shirts come in different colors, so you can find your perfect shade to slay.
Buy it on Etsy for $25.67+.
17. A 'Ghostbusters' Stuffed Marshmallow Man
The already cute Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters gets the Funko plushie treatment.
Buy it from Box Lunch for $14.90.
18. A 'Get Out' Patch
No denim look is complete without this patch from the Etsy store PATCHBOYDARB. Georgina (Betty Gabriel)'s single tear is one of the most indescribably creepy moments in Get Out, and it's only right to wear it on your sleeve.
Buy it on Etsy for $9.
19. A Pennywise Poster
Etsy vendor PopFictionArt sells this and other posters using pages from Stephen King novels as the backdrop for freaky pop art of villains like Pennywise.
Buy it for $11.98+ on Etsy.
20. A Carrie Bookmark
Another iconic Stephen King character, Carrie, can mark your spot in your book thanks to Etsy sculptor AlexSmithSculptures. With the bloody high schooler staring out from atop your book, you can be sure that nobody will try to mess with your reading flow.
Buy it for $38.99 on Etsy.
21. A Clue: 'It' Edition Game
As if It isn't spooky enough on its own, now you can play a game of Clue set in Derry, Maine, home of Pennywise. Game nights will never be the same again.
Buy it for $39.95 from Hot Topic.
