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The countdown to St Patrick’s Day is ticking away! In a few short days, a sea of green will take over cities across the world. The scent of corned beef and Guinness will infiltrate the air. You might even catch a St Patrick’s Day parade in your home city… and you might even be looking forward to a little debauchery.

There’s nothing wrong with celebrating Saint Patrick the traditional way. But if you’re a fanatic of everything horrific and gory, why not celebrate a scary St Patrick’s Day this year?

It might not be October yet. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a taste of the greatest time of year in March. And even though St Patrick’s Day is only days away, there’s still time to make the celebration a little bit creepy.

If you’re ready to have a spooky St Patrick’s Day , here are some ideas to inspire you!

St Patrick’s Day Costumes

What’s a scary St Patrick’s Day without creepy costumes to go with it?

Contrary to what some may argue, St Patrick’s Day is a great reason to dress up in costume. You’ve probably seen people dress up in ridiculous get-ups on this holiday, anyway. But what’s stopping you from channeling your inner green zombie or evil leprechaun this Sunday?

Of course, a leprechaun costume is by far the most popular choice. If you already have a green suit, a matching hat, buckled shoes, and a beard to go with it all, you’re in luck. But to create this costume, there are a few options you could try.

For starters, you could lather on some green face paint and cover your hands and arms, as well. Not only is green skin reminiscent of witches, Frankenstein, and ghouls. You’ll look less human and more monsterly and possessed. If you have colored costume eye contacts, be sure to wear them!

Make your green skin appear rotting to add to the creepiness. There are several ways to do this. But the easiest way is to rip apart cotton balls and apply them on your skin with liquid latex. This will make your skin appear like it’s falling apart. 

You don’t have to be an evil leprechaun to pull off this look, either. You could be the zombie of a St. Patrick’s Day celebrator or an Irish bagpiper. You could simply be a green monster. After making your skin appear green and rotten, wrap an Irish flag around your shoulders, put on a kilt, or cover yourself in fake shamrocks. If you don’t have green body paint, you could apply fake wounds and fake blood, too.

Creepy Beverages & Irish Food

Aside from wearing green, eating and drinking is another big part of St Patrick’s Day. Beer, corned beef, and cabbage are the standards. But what can you eat and drink to help you celebrate a scary St Patrick’s Day this year?

When it’s time to skip the beer and try a cocktail, make sure to have a creepy cocktail garnish to go with it. For fruity, sweet drinks, try a lychee ball with a blueberry (it looks like an eyeball.) Or, you can drizzle some red, syrupy liqueur on your glass and make it look like blood.

Use strawberry syrup and the “lychee eyeball” garnish for non-alcoholic beverages. You could also whip up a green potion punch made with sherbet and lemon-lime soda. If you have a fog machine or dry ice, use it to add to the spooky ambiance.

Not a fan of corned beef? There is Irish meatloaf, and it’s perfect if you’re looking to celebrate a scary St Patrick’s Day. Irish meatloaf is traditionally served with a red tomato sauce.

You can mold your loaf of ground beef into any creepy shape you want. For example, you could mold it into a hand, a head, or anything you put your creative mind to.

If you’ll be serving up potatoes for dinner, try a colcannon recipe. It’s a traditional mashed potato dish popular in Ireland. It’s usually mixed with cooked kale or cabbage. To make it creepy, drizzle a red gravy sauce over it. You can even trick your dinner guests this Sunday by telling them that the gravy is “mystery meat”.

Stay in & Relax (and Don’t Forget to Lock Your Doors!)

Looking to avoid the chaos of your local St Patrick’s Day parade and the debauchery of the entire holiday?

St Patrick’s Day is a great day to stay in and watch movies. There are a number of great films about Irish identity and culture.

However, if you’re a horror fan 365 days a year, then there’s no better movie to watch than Leprechaun (film). The horror comedy was a box office flop – but it is forever ingrained as a horror cult movie. The film stars Warwick Davis as an evil leprechaun on a blood-thirsty hunt for his pot of gold. The film also stars Jennifer Aniston in her first film debut.

Leprechaun (film) is often broadcasted on St Patrick’s Day. So, be sure to check your local listings or your go-to streaming service to see when if it’s available. You’ll be in for some laughs, as well as a fright!

Have a Happy, Safe, & Scary St Patrick’s Day

St Patrick’s Day is only days away… How will you celebrate this year?

Regrettably, Thrillvania Haunted House Park won’t be able to celebrate a scary St Patrick’s Day with you this year. Unfortunately, we fell victim to an evil leprechaun infestation and you can read more about the story.

Never fear! By celebrating a St Patrick’s Day in true horror fashion, Thrillvania can still be with you in spirit. So, be safe, have fun, and stay spooky!

Halloween may still be over 7 months away… but who’s counting? Luckily, St Patrick’s Day is right around the corner – and that’s definitely a day to look forward to.

So, it’s time to bust out your green gear and Irish flags, all you scary shamrocks!

As for us here at Thrillvania? We wish we could be joining you all for a spooky Irish jig. Instead, we’ll be cleaning up after the evil leprechaun who recently wreaked havoc on Verdun Manor – and we’re here to tell you the story.

So, how did it all happen?

It all started when a ghostly St Patrick’s Day parade ravaged Fort Worth. Baron Verdun got wind of the evil parade from his friends over at the Cutting Edge (who are still dealing with their evil leprechaun infestation.)

The Baron and his vampire bride have no appetite for leprechauns – nor do they want their company this St Patrick’s Day. Leprechauns are devious and mischievous creatures (especially the evil ones.) But they also love abandoned places… and the gorgeously creepy and foreboding Verdun Manor would be perfect for leprechauns to play tricks.

So, the Baron and Lady Cassandra decided to lay out a leprechaun trap. The killer couple have collected their fair share of gold over the years from their victims. The sight of all that gold would be enough to lure even the most plotting of leprechauns. Once they accumulated all their gold in a pot, they placed it in the center of their trap, with a trail of shamrocks leading right to it.

But that’s not all. The Baron and the Lady even made sure the ghouls of Voodoo Bayou were ready to take on the evil St Patrick’s Day parade. The parade had already made its way through Fort Worth and Dallas in the middle of the night, and was heading straight for the sleepy town of Terrell. The Voodoo ghouls were armed and ready with pitchforks. And should a pesky little leprechaun get past the ghouls (“Impossible!” exclaimed Baron Verdun), the trap would do its job!

The scary parade blasted through Terrell. Sure enough, a creepy leprechaun with razor-edged teeth and orange eyes wandered its way onto Thrillvania Haunted House Park.

But the Baron and Lady’s plan quickly fell apart. The fiery blast of Voodoo Bayou was unable to scare away the leprechaun. It was even able to scurry past the Voodoo ghouls, who weren’t fast enough to keep up.

As the leprechaun approached the doors of Verdun Manor, it cast a bad luck spell. The spell disarmed the leprechaun trap, allowing it to snatch up every last bit of gold.

But it wasn’t done there! The leprechaun continued to cast its bad luck spell until every corridor and cellar door became flooded with swamp water. Bad news for Lady Cassandra, the house vampiress who can’t bear the sight of water, let alone touch it without evaporating into thin air. So, needless to say, Baron Verdun has his hands full between a flooded manor, his wrathful wife, and a whole mess to clean up.

Beware This St Patrick’s Day

Due to the unfortunate series of events, Thrillvania Haunted House Park will not be opening St Patrick’s Day. But we’ll be back soon with a vengeance. After all, an evil leprechaun stole all of our gold, and we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for the rascal.

Beware! It could be coming for you next. As you stay alert, why not stay tuned for more St Patrick’s Day news & stories here at Thrillvania Blog.

There’s no better way to celebrate the spooky season than with a great, scary film. Plenty of new films are released this time of year to help you celebrate the Halloween season — but sometimes the tried and true make for a far better experience.

At Thrillvania Haunted House Park, we might know a thing or two about the scariest films of all time. Even as the leading haunted house in Terrell, TX, there are some flicks that still make us shudder in fear. Whether you’re looking to curl up with your boo or watch something scary with the entire family, we’ll break down the best horror movies that will really chill you to the bone.

It’s time to channel your inner monster and make the popcorn. Here are 10 of the scariest movies that will help you get this Halloween started off right!

10. Oculus (2013)

This terrifying thriller will have you scared to look at yourself in the mirror — literally. The story is about a set of siblings that might just meet their demise when dealing with a grand old mirror they’re shipping from an auction. Of course, there’s more to it than just a looking glass. It’s what’s inside the glass that will leave you shaking in fear…

9. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

This classic film was easily one of the weirdest and scariest movies of its time — and still to this day. There’s nothing scarier than cannibals and a serial killer who hunts down women to kill and use for their cross-dressing fantasies. This is definitely a great one to get you in the spooky spirit this Halloween season, but you just might find yourself afraid to walk alone at night afterward.

8. The Birds (1963)

This Alfred Hitchcock movie may be the reason that so many people have a fear of birds — or maybe the movie was destined to eat at an already existing fear. Nevertheless, this chilling thriller is a good match for your Halloween night, so long as you plan to stay inside and away from any murderous, flying birds.

7. The Babadook (2014)

In our eyes, ‘The Babadook’ is easily one of the scariest movies ever created. It may be because the little kid in the movie is just so absolutely terrifying (and we all know little kids can be pretty creepy in the dead of the night.) This film tells the story about a children’s book that brings about a pretty invasive demon. It may make you a bit more selective when you choose a bedtime story for your kids.

6. Let the Right One In (2008)

There’s no way to describe how terrifying this movie really is — you’ll just have to see for yourself. This falls into the same category as above, with these spooky adolescents being the star of the show. The Swedish thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat, telling a tale of friendship between two young kids. Of course, the young girl is anything by ordinary, and may just have a connection to a group of local serial murderers.

Moral of the film: Choose your friends wisely, because they might just get you killed.

5. Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

If you’re thinking about having a baby, you may want to reconsider after watching this class. Every mother hopes for a healthy pregnancy, but as Rosemary grew larger with child, she also became more and more isolated. But once the baby was born, everyone was in for a devilish surprise. To this day, ‘Rosemary’s Baby” is not only one of Roman Polanski’s finest creations but one of the most pivotal horror films in cinematic history.

4. Psycho (1960)

Alfred Hitchcock is certain to make more than one cameo on a list about the scariest films of all time. His film, ‘Psycho’, is still so popular that you’ve probably seen one of the many remakes or spin-offs based off its peculiar, gruesome plot. One murderous genius really takes the cake with this bone-chilling film. It’s easily a film you’ll want to watch again and again, if you aren’t already shaking in fear, of course.

3. The Mummy (1999)

A soldier unleashes a mummified, angry Egyptian Princess into the streets of London. Sounds pretty crazy, right? Of course, she wreaks havoc on everything and everyone with her terrifying, devilish powers, and it’s up to that same soldier to stop her. Would you know how to defeat the ancient magic of an Egyptian princess? You might after you watch this exhilarating film.

2. House on Haunted Hill (1959)

One couple throws a peculiar party in a former insane asylum… and let the madness unravel from there. They offer a million dollars to any one of their guests that make it through the night, but after they too become trapped inside the house, they realize that the house is a lot spookier than they ever imagined. If you’re a fan of psychological thrillers and horror, this classic horror movie is definitely worth the watch!

1. A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)

Men who disrespect women often go unpunished, but this film may make them second guess their disrespectful nature. The Iranian film features a skateboarding vampire who preys on predatory men. While the men get a “taste of their own medicine”, the vampiress gets a taste of the blood she craves. ‘A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night’ is not your typical vampire movie, but it’s sure to leave you questioning whether vampires are real and walk among us.

Celebrate Halloween with the Scariest Films of All Time

Grab your popcorn, draw the curtains, and maybe leave a light on… because it’s finally time to binge on a horror movie marathon! These films will knock your socks off and leave you shaking in fear. But these are only some of the scariest films around, and there is certainly more you can do to make the most of the Halloween season.

If you’re celebrating Halloween in Terrell, TX, and the Greater Dallas region, come experience real life thrills and shrills for yourself at Thrillvania Haunted House Park. You, your friends, and your family will have the night of your lives as you outrun the monsters lurking around every corner. Get your tickets today!