Technology has been influencing the entertainment industry for decades. Movies, video games, and even amusement parks have evolved dramatically since the introduction of digital animation, high definition, and Computer Generated Imagery (CGI), as designers increasingly close the gap between real and animated. These advancements have allowed entertainers the ability to go above and beyond what has ever been done before, and now, thanks to digital decorations, holiday enthusiasts can also create an experience unlike any other in their very own homes.

What better holiday is there than Halloween to invite guests over and show them the impossible? From dancing skeletons to spiders pouring out of holes in the walls, this is the best time of year to have decorations that surprise and scare. Imagine the look on your neighbors' face when they look up to your bedroom window and see a zombie attacking an innocent victim, blood spraying everywhere. Or if your goal isn't to horrify, then entertain your trick-or-treaters with a trio of singing jack-o-lanterns on your front stoop. Guests will be talking about the creepy portrait in your living room whose eyes wouldn't stop following them, and the ghost hovering in mid-air outside your bedroom door. Your Halloween Party will be unforgettable.

If your budget for Halloween is minimal, fear not, digital decoration has become attainable for every wallet. For starters, there are many options to consider where the only equipment you need is a DVD player and television. DVDs are available that display haunted portraits, creepy crawlies, and disturbing shadows, and can be purchased at many retailers starting at around $20. If your budget allows or you already own one, a projector offers more options, such as displaying disturbing images such as ghouls or ghosts on walls, windows, doorways, or onto props to make them come alive. Think of a nine-foot-tall Frankenstein with an animated face full of expressions. Many retailers also offer projection kits, which include the projector, screens and the DVD or USB material, some starting at around $120, which is far less than most of the giant inflatable Halloween decorations on the market.

Speaking of giant decorations, the ease of storing your digital decorations makes the price tag worth it. For all the military families constantly purging for the next move, this is a no-brainer. Digital decorations can replace the majority of your holiday decorations for Halloween, Christmas, and even birthday parties. To help with understanding the concept, set-up, and idea inspiration, there are many easy-to-follow videos online to get you started. Popular retailers for digital decorations include Walmart, Amazon, AtmosFX, Home Depot, and Halloweenexpress.com.