And web designers aren’t immune from Halloween fever. Indeed, some are decorating the web much like they do their front yards.

That presents us with the perfect opportunity to review some creative examples of how you can turn the latest web technologies into something scary. So, turn the lights down and prepare yourself for some Halloween fun – web designer style!

Beware of The Hockey Mask by Kevin Lehtla

Nothing quite says Halloween like a tribute to a scary movie. This hockey mask is an instantly-recognizable symbol of the Friday the 13th franchise. Notice the subtle red fill animation underneath the mask. That’s no Kool-Aid, kid.

A Friendly Ghost by Anthony Simone

Did you know that some ghosts are more afraid of you than you are of them? Seriously. Check out this shy-yet-smiling ghost, who disappears into a black hole when you hover over him. Thankfully, he reappears elsewhere on the screen just a few seconds later. After all, we mean no harm.

Select a Spooky Sidekick by Diogo Gomes

We’ve seen a lot of cool toggle switches. But we’ve not seen one that toggles from a Jack-O-Lantern to a vampire (most likely because we don’t need one). But here, the theme fits.

Ghost Hunting by Liam Egan

This snippet is not “officially” Halloween-themed, but it sure looks scary. It sports an x-ray style moving background that utilizes Three.js. Move your mouse over an area and it lights up, much like a flashlight beam in the dark. Even more creepy is that everything reacts to your clicks. No, we’re not scared – you are!

Where’d I Put My Head? by Sarah Drasner

There’s nothing quite like a Headless Horseman to get you thinking about Halloween. This gorgeous rendition features the famous “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” character riding about in a darkened forest. The level of detail here is just stunning.

Better Than the Neighbor’s Yard by Amanda Ashley

As we mentioned earlier, some people really go all-out on the decorations this time of year. This animated example, which uses GSAP, puts them all to shame. A house just doesn’t get more haunted than this.

Make it Your Own by Mike White

One of the true joys of childhood is carving your very own pumpkin. It’s one of the few times you get to make a mess without consequences. But we’re older now, so no more messes. Instead, we can enjoy creating something scary with this drag-and-drop pumpkin. Much cleaner!

Nightmare on My Street by kittons

You want something really scary? Then feast your eyes on every developer’s worst nightmare. The sad thing is that this can happen all year round – not just Halloween.

All Hallows’ Eve on the Web

Halloween has indeed invaded the web. In fact, it was difficult to narrow down the snippets above to just a chosen few. Designers, like seemingly everyone else, can’t get enough of the scary stuff.

May these creepy-crawly examples inspire you to turn your own website into the devil’s playground. At least, for one night.

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This pack includes a variety of Halloween-themed patterns, all of which are free to download and use in both personal and commercial projects. The patterns come in AI, EPS, and JPG formats, making them easy to incorporate into your designs.

Whether you’re creating Halloween-themed social media graphics, flyers, or posters, these patterns are sure to add a spooky touch to your designs. Check out the previews below and download each pattern to start using them in your work.

You might also like our huge collection of free seamless pattern sets.

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You can use them to create graphics for your social media campaigns, your websites, your newsletters, or for anything Halloween-related.

There are twelve stamps included in the download, and they come in AI, EPS, SVG, PSD, and transparent PNG formats. Scroll down for the preview and to download the files.

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You are free to use this Vintage Vector Halloween Stamp Collection in both your personal and commercial projects.

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Available in both SVG and PNG formats, these icons are fully editable and scalable, making them perfect for a wide range of projects. Whether you’re designing invitations, creating social media graphics, or decorating your website, these icons are sure to add a touch of Halloween fun to your designs.

So go ahead and download this amazing Halloween freebie today!

You might also like these free Halloween stamps,Halloween vector patterns, or this collection of Halloween code snippets.

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Some of them may give you the chills, but most will make you chuckle. With this Haloween-themed collection, we promise you plenty of coding tricks and treats!

Little Witch

There are so many tiny elements that it is difficult to take your eyes off this animated Halloween scene. You can see a witch preparing a potion, a cat is enjoying the night sky, a bottle is leaking, and a spider is slowly crawling. Pay attention to the window, since something white and ghoulish is coming. This is a real Halloween coding masterpiece!

See the Pen Little Witch by agathaco on

Trick or Treat

This fantastic Halloween scene has been enriched with some tremendous interactive features. Click on the moon to reveal the spooky creatures that inhabit the castle.

See the Pen Interactive SVG Animation | Trick or treat_ by Issey

Happy Halloween

Created by Kayla Wiest, this HTML and CSS project has everything. There is a laughing pumpkin, graveyard, scalp, witch’s hat, and creepy white fog. All of the key areas have been animated, encouraging viewers to explore more.

See the Pen Happy halloween – Trick or Treat (CSS Image) by Kayla Wiest

Rube Goldberg’s Monster

Or should I say, “It’s alive!”

This Halloween pen has been inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. You can see a machine injecting life into one of the most iconic monsters in cinema history. The animation is short yet absorbing. Fantastic work!

See the Pen Rube Goldberg’s Monster by Josh Bader

Halloween

You can see a semi-realistic 3D scene that features an animated environment. Created using Blender 3D, Karim Maaloul, who is well-known for his outstanding 3D characters, has successfully created an intricate sense of depth. What’s more, it is an interactive scene. Move your cursor and disturb the mysterious forces inside this composition.

See the Pen Halloween by Karim Maaloul

Markus Magnusson’s Halloween Smashdown

What separates this scene from the others is the metamorphosis that lies in its heart. While all of the examples in this collection have animated sections, here you can see a real transformation from human to wolf. Every detail of this animation is worth your attention. The walking pumpkin is hilarious.

See the Pen Markus Magnusson’s Halloween Smashdown by kittons

Creepy SVGs

Nat Cooper has created a fantastic collection of creepy SVGs that mainly focuses on characters from popular culture. You will find Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Eleven from Stranger Things, Teen Wolf, and many more. Truly inspiring work.

See the Pen #31creepySVGs – 05: Witch by Nat Cooper

Last but not least

Halloween is not just about zombies and splattered blood. It can also be humorous and even sweet. Consider the animated examples below, whose creators have skillfully ditched creepiness in favor of something more buoyant and cheerful.

Happy Catoween

Created by Luke Pettway and featuring a pumpkin, moon, and a black cat. Nothing says ‘Happy Halloween’ quite like this pen. Happy Catoween to all!

See the Pen Happy Catoween! by Luke Pettway

Dancing Skeleton

This project by Kiarash Zarinmehr features a small dancing skeleton that’s so adorable you just want to dance along with him. Everything here has been built using only CSS, which makes it all the more impressive.

See the Pen Dancing Skeleton ☠ CSS Only by Kiarash Zarinmehr

Shy Ghost

We are going to end our collection with Anthony Simone’s “Shy Ghost” project. The tiny waving ghost is adorable and proves that Halloween does have a kind nature and gentle heart.

See the Pen Shy Ghost by Anthony Simone

Conclusion

Halloween is coming. Therefore, it is time to stock up on candy, carve pumpkins, and get dressed up. If you have a website, don’t forget to take care of it as well. Adapt one of the above examples and get your UI into the Halloween spirit. Some of these animated Halloween scenes may be too much for a corporate website; however, Shy Ghost will undoubtedly work on any type of website.

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