How To Host a Murder

Murder mystery parties are the champagne of game nights: bubbly, dramatic, and prone to wild accusations. But while these events can be unforgettable (in the best way), they also have a dark side—especially when the host makes a few rookie mistakes that leave guests confused, bored, or tragically underdressed. So if you’re planning a night of intrigue, deception, and fabulous death scenes, here’s a list of what not to do. Trust us—skip these, and your party will slay (figurat

Let’s be honest: the only thing better than solving a fake murder is celebrating it with a killer dessert. Whether you’re hosting a candlelit soirée in a haunted mansion, a 1920s speakeasy mystery, or a sultry noir-themed affair, your murder mystery party deserves a final course with flair, drama, and maybe a dash of poison (the edible kind). Here are some inventive and dramatically delicious desserts that not only taste divine, but fit the theme like a bloody glove.

So you’re throwing a murder mystery dinner party. You’ve got the suspicious characters, the twisted plot, the vintage candelabras, and just enough fake blood to keep the vibe theatrical (not traumatic). But now comes the real mystery: What do you serve your guests before someone "dies" at the table?

They say the devil is in the details—but at a murder mystery dinner party, he might be hiding under your charger plate. Welcome to the dramatic (and surprisingly deadly) world of tablescaping—the art of designing a dining table so stylish, it could kill. Literally. Well, theatrically. Tablescaping has become a full-blown form of performance art in the world of entertaining. Think curated place settings, thematic props, layered textures, mood lighting.

Planning a murder mystery party? The costumes are ready, the characters are shady, and someone is definitely going to fake-die by dessert. But don’t forget one essential detail: the atmosphere. You can’t just murder someone (theatrically) under a ceiling fan and LED bulbs. No, no. You need mood lighting. You need props. You need blood-red accents that scream “someone’s about to be stabbed… but in a fun, Instagrammable way.”

So you've RSVP’d “Hell yes” to a murder mystery dinner party. You’ve got a name like Scarlett Vengeance or Benedict Killingsworth, a suspicious backstory, and a glass of wine already dangerously close to your alibi. But now what? You can’t just show up in jeans and mumble, “I guess I’m the butler.” No, darling—this is theater, drama, deceit! It’s your time to shine like a guilty chandelier.

A murder mystery dinner party is a theatrical affair—dripping with drama, scandal, suspicious glances, and just enough costume glue to keep your fake mustache in place all night. And while solving the murder is technically the goal, let’s be honest: the real victory is nailing the perfect shot for your Instagram grid. Here are the most killer moments to capture at your murder mystery party—because if the lighting is good and the filter is moody, that staged crime scene might

Planning a murder mystery party? You’ve got the cast, the clues, and someone definitely plotting something over charcuterie. Now it’s time to add the secret ingredient to any truly killer gathering: the cocktails. Drinks don’t just loosen up your guests—they amplify the drama, deepen the mystery, and give your characters something suspiciously stylish to sip while throwing out false alibis.

Throwing a 1920s-themed murder mystery dinner party is the perfect way to combine glamour, intrigue, and a touch of danger—all in one unforgettable evening. Picture this: flapper dresses swishing through candlelit halls, the smooth sounds of jazz echoing through the air, champagne flowing, secrets lurking behind every smile… and a murder that stops the party cold.

Throwing a party is fun. Throwing a murder mystery party? Now that’s an experience your guests won’t stop talking about. Whether you're planning a birthday bash, a themed dinner, or just want to spice up a weekend gathering, Killer Theater makes it easy to host a night of suspense, laughter, and deliciously suspicious drama.

So, you've decided to throw a murder mystery party—bravo, you brilliant little puppet master of chaos. Whether you’ve got one of Killer Theater’s at-home mystery kits burning a hole in your inbox or you're planning your own dramatic demise, one thing’s for sure: Ambiance is everything. You can’t expect your guests to betray one another under fluorescent bulbs while eating off paper plates. This is murder, darling. Let’s set the scene right.

So, you're hosting a murder mystery dinner party. You've got the guest list, the menu, the storyline (hopefully from one of our Killer Theater kits 👀)... but the scene still feels a little too “potluck” and not enough plot twist. Don’t worry, detective—we’ve got the perfect list of DIY murder mystery decorations to transform your dining room into a full-blown whodunnit wonderland. Let’s get suspiciously crafty.

Murder mystery parties are all about secrets, suspicion… and sipping something sensational while trying to figure out who did it, how, and why they were holding a martini the entire time. Whether you're hosting a roaring '20s speakeasy scandal or a spooky Victorian whodunnit, the right cocktail can take your party from average to absolutely criminal—in the best way.

If you're going to throw a killer party, you might as well make it look good. First of all—brilliant move. Whether it’s a birthday, bachelorette, or just a Friday where you want someone to “die” dramatically during dessert, murder mystery parties are where mystery meets mayhem and memory-making magic. Like any good crime scene, the atmosphere is everything. Ready to set the stage for secrets, sleuthing, and suspicious cocktails? Let’s break it down.