# Extreme Halloween Decor Peter Montgomery SoCalHalloween is Fun and Freaky By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-09-27 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-montgomery-socalhalloween References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/09/24/halloween-steampunk-drill/) & [socalhalloween](http://www.socalhalloween.com/index.html) The Peter Montgomery SoCalHalloween project is based on the premise that All Hallow's Eve should be as fun as possible. The Peter Montgomery SoCalHalloween involves [extravagant Halloween decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-2025-halloween-collection) for Peter Montgomery's home in Glendale, California. These [gigantic exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-at-illumi) of holiday spirit are nothing short of over-the-top, with full steam trains and sunken ships. For this year's Peter Montgomery SoCalHalloween project, Montgomery plans to have a steampunk drill on his front lawn. As all props are [homemade and pricey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-character), Montgomery is asking for donations from the public. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Extravagant Halloween Decor:** Opportunity for companies to offer personalized and unique Halloween decorations for individuals and businesses. - **DIY Halloween Props:** Opportunity for retailers to sell DIY Halloween prop-making kits and materials. - **Crowdfunding for Holiday Decor:** Opportunity for crowdfunding platforms to cater specifically for holiday decorating projects. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Retailers of seasonal decorations, stationary and crafts can cater to consumers looking for unique holiday decorating options. - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** Platforms such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo can offer tailored services for individuals looking to crowdsource funding for holiday decorating projects. - **Event Planning & Design:** Event planners and designers can offer high-end, personalized decorating services for businesses and individuals looking to create extravagant holiday displays. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haunted Winchester Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-winchester-house.md) - [Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-animatronics.md) - [Seafaring Animatronic Halloween Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowes-halloween-2024-collection.md) - [Spooky Pastel-Hued Halloween Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spooky-halloween-decor-collection.md) - [Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-days-to-halloween.md) - [Halloween-Themed Amusement Park Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disneyland-resort.md) - [Whimsical Halloween Decor Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michaels-alices-adventures-collection.md) - [Spooky Pop-Up Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-halloween-2024.md) - [Spooky Halloween Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfway-to-halloween.md)