I made my next door neighbor scream with this motion activated Grim Reaper

充分披露:我不是一个用于装饰during the holidays. Last Halloween, my kid asked why I’m not a “fun parent” who decorates. So 2023 has been the year of fun! And the only thing that will allow me to officially claim the title of “fun parent?” Some seriousHalloween decorationsand a spooky front yard.

I live in a part of Los Angeles that is heavily populated by art department workers. What that means is, the Halloween decorations bar is high. If you can dream it, they can make it. So, in order to be the “fun parent” I was definitely going to need some help.

That’s where the internet came in. I first googled “Halloween decorations that will impress a tween.” My child rolled his eyes and vetoed most of what came up in our search, but theHaunted Hill Farmsection atFraser Hill Farmelicited a smile. I could almost smell the victory.

What is the Haunted Hill at Fraser Hill Farm?

I’ll admit it. When I thought of Fraser Hill Farm I only thought of their gorgeousfaux Christmas treesand their whimsicalholiday decorations. When my editor asked if I wanted to test Fraser Hill Farm Halloween decorations, I was initially skeptical. I soon learned my lesson. Reader: DO NOT GO TO THEHAUNTED HILL FARM PARTOF THE WEBSITE BEFORE BED.

Haunted Hill Farm has everything from harvest-themed decor and slightly spooky stuff for those who like their scares on the milder side to truly terrifying Halloween decorations that will have you sleeping with the light on. The prices run the gamut, so there is something for everyone.

What did we order?

I drink four cups of coffee a day, so it’s possible that I’m more prone to jitters than most, but there’s some seriously spooky stuff on this website. Immediate arguments between my child and me ensued. I vetoed all life-sizedmurderous clowns(of which they sell many), while he was anti anything that might welcome small trick or treaters or get us invited to any family-friendly Halloween party in the future.

In the end, we compromised. I got the spooky yet cuteGrapevine Wreath with Spiders and Tombstonesand, to appease the child, we got theMotion Activated Hunched Skeleton Reaper. I’m patiently waiting for my Mother of the Year award.

What did we think of Fraser Hill Farm Haunted Hill Farm?

The wreath was absolutely delightful. I opened the box and hung it, and it’s been enjoyed by friends and family for weeks. We’re impressed with the hunchback Grim Reaper too—we've named him Gary and he is now a beloved member of our family.

Assembly was straightforward

It took me and my husband about 40 minutes to assemble Gary the Grim Reaper together. If you’re the type to read through directions (my husband), it took a diligent approach but was fairly simple overall—though, since it’s 6 feet tall, you definitely need two people to put it together.

我们的速度比一个更容易组装Ikea bookshelf but if you’re the type to toss directions as soon as you open a box (me), they also have some very coolinflatable Halloween decorations.

The product is spook-ta-cular!

Overall, the product is pretty darn impressive. We now have a group of dads that like to marvel at it in our driveway.

Standing at 6 feet tall, we’ve balanced it to look over our fence. The motion-activated response causes passersby to jump, which is exactly what Halloween decorations are all about. It’s sturdy and spooky. Its glowing eyes will make you shudder and its all-too-real and ominous voice will make your skin crawl. My kid and the art department folk in my neighborhood are delighted.

Because it can run on both four AA batteries or an extension chord, we prop this guy up anywhere we might want to make things a little bit more terrifying. And, if we want to take things up a notch it comes with an attachable hose, so we can add asmoke machineat any time.

Do we recommend shopping at Fraser Hill Farm Haunted Hill Farm?

Yes.

Yes, we do. Gary the Grim Reaper scares me every time I drive up my driveway and every time I back down it. My kid is happy, I’ve got cred with the art department people, and a toddler in a wagon even called Gary “cool.”

The stuff Fraser Hill Farm makes is awesome. If you want to be the “fun” parent, or you just want to take your Halloween decorations to the next level, we think you’ll love the stuff you find at Haunted Hill Farm. If you didn’t like decorating for Halloween before, this is about to show you how fun it can be.