Creepin' it real: 10 Places to scare yourself this Halloween
Whether it's a thrilling party you're looking for or just some Halloween-themed food, we've picked the best for you
By Balvinder Sandhu and 'Alyaa Iman Imran -
Halloween is the only time of the year when we don't mind people scaring us (don't even dare trying at any other time) or putting on make-up that turns us into less-than-attractive women. It's all in the name of fun, right? Here are eight places to get you spooked this Halloween.
Photo: W Hotel
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This is the third year that this club is having its Cirque Le Soir party and it's where you should head for a frightfully fantastic night.
London's highly-acclaimed Cirque Le Soir brings its dastardly stagecraft to one of Singapore's most iconic locations and partygoers will be able to immerse themselves in this fantasy realm of the wicked.
Romp with an impressive repertoire of acts such as sword swallowers, clowns, contortionists and exotic dancers – all while enjoying the beats of Cé La Vi's resident DJs.
In case you don't have enough gory make-up at home, step into the Halloween makeover booth for a spooky transformation and you might just win yourself a prize.
When: 28 October
Where: SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands, Tower 3, 1 Bayfront Avenue
More info: Cé La Vi
Photo: Cé La Vi
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W Singapore’s night pool party returns! Be prepared for a night of horror at Creepin’ It Real, a Halloween themed pool party. The hotel will be transforming Singapore’s largest resort outdoor pool area into a spooky den for one night only.
Be sure to dress up and prepare to rock out to epic performances by ATTAGIRL!, Singapore's hottest female DJ.
There won't be a haunted house, but there'll be the Haunted Bus - full of spooks and prizes galore.
There'll also be a makeup booth, a Tarot Card reader, a 180 photobooth and of course, a zombie apocolapyse virtual reality experience to bring you screams and scare.
When: 28 October, 4pm to 10pm
Where: 21 Ocean Way, Singapore 098374
More info: W Singapore
Photo: W Singapore
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It may be a family-friendly event but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy it too; you can certainly let your hair down at the dance party.
This year's event will be the first Halloween event here to be held at a water park so get ready to slip and slide while you're having fun.
One of the highlights is 'Panic in the Park', where participants will run from the 'undead', who are hungry for human flesh.
There's also a Halloween Cosplay Competition, which gives everyone the chance to recreate iconic horror characters from Asian and Western film and literature.
Make-up artists will be on hand if you need any help with 'character development'.
When: 4 & 5 November
Where: Downtown East
More info: Singapore Halloween Festival
Photo: Downtown East
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Congregate at Fountain Square for Clarke Quay's signature Halloween event. There'll be spooky photo opportunities at the interactive scare zones as well as stage games to keep everyone on their toes.
Get a complimentary makeover from a face-painter or why not try something different from an airbrush tattoo artist? There's a best-dressed contest so, who knows, it might just be worth your time and effort. Even if you don't win anything, you'll be soothed by the electrifying repertoire of contemporary hits by local band OK.READY!
You can also mingle among the survivors at the wasteland-inspired decorations (at the entrance of Tan Tye Gate) or stop by the Clarke Quay Science Laboratory (at Read Bridge).
There'll also be special Halloween deals at various venues in Clarke Quay, such as Attica, Harry's, Highlander, Señor Taco and Talay Thai.
When: 28 October
Where: Clarke Quay
More info: Capitaland
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This is one of Singapore's most epic Halloween parties and – dare we say it – probably the scariest too.
The 'Scare Zones' have names such as Pilgrimage of Sin (the seven deadly sins have been unleashed on earth and fanatics have emerged to pay penance and plea for absolution) and Happy Horror Days (Father Time has reversed all the joyful merriment of holidays to horror), which sound scary enough without even having to live through them.
Don't miss Zombie Laser Tag, where flesh-eating zombies are ravaging the world and your mission is to kill them all.
When: Until 29 October
Where: Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway
More info: Halloween Horror Nights
Photo: Halloween Horror Nights
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Singapore's most iconic club is known for its terrifying Halloween parties and this year won't be any different. Zouk's theme this year promises to up the ante, as you enter the Laboratorium Of Horror and – very possibly – get scared beyond your wildest dreams.
The club hasn't announced much information yet but you can start planning your outfit now as the winner of the best dressed contest gets a pair of tickets to Athens!
Where: 28 October, 3C River Valley Road
More info: Zouk Halloween
Photo: Zouk
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Who says Halloween should be all about partying at a club? Celebrate with a difference at Bounce Singapore, an indoor trampoline park guaranteed to give you a Halloween you won't forget.
This unique venue is filed with trampolines and a free-running adventure course but you won't just be jumping here – there'll be DJs dropping some slick tunes and, once you throw in some epic lighting effects too, you're pretty much guaranteed a fun time.
This is an alcohol-free party and you'll have to pay $35 for three hours of partying.
Where: Bounce Singapore, #09-01 Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, 8 Grange Road
More info: Bounce Inc.
Photo: Bounce Inc.
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This local vegan burger joint has pulled out all the stops to scare customers during October.
The Thriller Burger pays homage to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, as its named after his hit, Thriller, but it's themed after the popular Netflix show, Stranger Things.
VeganBurg transforms into a retro scare zone this month, recreating the spook and horror or iconic pieces of pop culture from the '80s.
The burger itself features a ghoulish black charcoal bun head, with fillings including crispy plant-protein patty, dairy-free aioli, thick-cut juicy tomatoes and BBQ sauce.
The burger is served over dry ice, for an added bewitching experience. Get the burger itself for $10.90 or $15.80 as a meal (with frizzy fries and a witch's Kiwi brew, served in a strawberry 'blood-rimmed' cup).
Where: 44 Jalan Eunos
More info: VeganBurg
Photo: VeganBurg
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The month of October sees 'scary' dishes on the menu here, such as Don't Chicken Out ($17.90, chicken salad with sesame ginger soy sauce), Zombie’s Favourite ($24.50, grilled king prawns and a glorious poached egg atop spaghetti tossed with garlic, chilli and spicy dried-shrimp sambal) and Spooky Stew ($21.50, creamy chicken and roasted vegetable stew capped with flaky puff pastry).
End your meal with Dracula’s Choice ($8.50, a decadent crème brûlée latte) or Scary Berry ($17.50, cheesecake with vanilla gelato and textures of raspberry), amongst other dessert options.
Whatever you order, make sure you snap a pix at the photo wall, which features the feline herself in an orange frock, riding a pumpkin carriage through a field of candies and jack-o’-lanterns. Who says Halloween can't be cute and cuddly too?
Where: Arrival Hall Central #01-22, Terminal 3, Singapore Changi Airport
More info: Hello Kitty Orchid Garden
Photo: Hello Kitty Orchid Garden
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This Halloween, Arctic Fox is working together with Bugis Plus and Bugis Junction to make sure you stay alive - through Virtual Reality (VR) games which combine the top-notch tech and zombies. Well at least they seem real.
We tried the Arizona Sunshine Zombie experience and we loved it! With VR goggles and headphones you're completely immersed in an underground scene, with only a gun to protect yourself from zombies coming from all directions. Let your hairs stand from now till Oct 29.
For the gamers and gore-lovers out there - try the Time Zombies VR Competition, where you experience a similar encounter but with perks like level-ups. The experience lets you roam within a space, free from wire restraints. Qualifying rounds end on Oct 26 and finals are on Oct 29.
If you're a thrillseeker but a zombie-hater, try the Walk The Plank VR experience before it closes this Sunday (Oct 15). The aim is simple - get the delicious cake at the end of the plank and don’t fall off.
Spend $20 in a single receipt at either Bugis+ or Bugis Junction till Oct 29 and you’ll have an entry to this unique experience.
Where: Bugis+ Atrium, Level 2 (Arizona Sunshine Zombie & Time Zombies), Bugis Junction (Walk The Plank)
More info: Capitaland
Photo: Bugis+
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