2. Life-Sized Cardboard Coffin
Nothing says classic horror quite like a life-sized coffin standing in the corner of your living room or guarding your front door. To construct this spine-chilling prop, lay out large sheets of heavy-duty appliance cardboard and trace the classic hexagonal coffin shape. Cut out the base, side panels, and a removable lid, then assemble them using heavy-duty wood glue and reinforced duct tape on the interior seams. Paint the exterior with a rich, dark brown or faux-wood grain finish, adding metallic gold or silver paint to create faux metal hinges and handles. Line the interior with cheap red satin fabric or crepe paper for a luxurious, vampire-approved finish that will leave your guests shivering with delight.