HANNIBAL LECTER DINNER PARTY
Make invitations look like toe tags.Serve food on Styrofoam meat packaging trays.
Look at pictures of the shows' sets online for inspiration.
Incorporate spiders and other creepy elements into the decorations.
Play the theme music at the party.
"There are so many fabulous themes to play with for Halloween parties that are decidedly 'grown up,"' said Sbranti, founder of HostessWithTheMostess.com. "Since pretty much anything goes on Halloween, it's the ultimate chance to get creative."
Choosing a theme can make planning a Halloween party easier, according to entertaining guru Jennifer Sbranti.