Following on in our Horror Film Fancy Dress theme  is Scream. When this film first came out in 1996 it apparently spawned a whole series of people wanting Scream masks and robes (we say apparently, because propsnfrocks started trading two years later in 1998). However, one of our earliest Halloween memories was the rush to get suitable Scream Costumes & masks into our shop for Halloween 2000, the year Scary Movie came out and caused a deluge of requests for robes, suitable weapons and of course the Scream mask.  The following year the masks had evolved from the tradtional ones, with some that glowed in the dark, changed colour or had blood pumping around the ‘face’. The traditional Scream masks can still be very effective and these and the ‘bleeding’ Scream we have in stock (at the moment!). It is also possible to purchase scream knives (with and without blood) to help you to complete your Halloween outfit.

But it’s not just the Scream mask you can find here at propsnfrocks. We sell a variety of Halloween  masks, ranging from the more glamorous eyemasks, to the robotic style plain face mask, to the traditional concepts of Dracula, Frankenstein, Witches, Wizards, Werewolves and Cats.  At the other end of the scale there is the more gruesome end of the market, some of which we have already featured, with more to come in forthcoming blogs.

One thing we should mention at this stage is the fact that due to health and hygiene reasons all our masks are only available for sale.  Some, such as the eyemasks are suitable to wear whilst eating or drinking, but many of the latex masks are full overhead ones. Undoubtedly many of the masks may look good but things you might want to consider prior to purchasing a mask are:-

• What type of effect are you aiming to achieve?
• Can you achieve the same effect from make-up?
• Would an eyemask be more suitable than a full overhead face mask?
• Have you thought about the heat factor?  Some masks, particularly full overhead latex or rubber ones can be quite close fitting.
• Have you thought about visibility?  Different types of masks offer different types of  visibility. Some are more close fitting than others.
• Where are you aiming to wear it? Full face masks and latex masks may be more suitable for trick or treating or an external event,  rather than a party or indoor   environment.
• Will you be able to eat and drink in it?

If you have answered all these questions to your satisfaction and would still like to purchase one of our fantastic Halloween masks, we look forward to helping you out.