Here's what spooky gear Kelownites are after for Halloween

• New TV show and movie classics prompt buying
• Local store helps people get creative
• Community wants to dress up and attend events

Kelowna’s enthusiasm for getting out of the house for Halloween and the craze of a popular TV show seem to be ghoulish factors in our wardrobe choices this month.

Deb Lawless is the dealer operator for Halloween Alley in downtown Kelowna and said some popular costumes are classic horror movie characters like Michael Myers from the Halloween franchise.

"With the influence of horror movies and a lot of movies being delayed, the old-time horror movies have come back stronger than ever before,” Lawless told Kelowna10.

But it’s not just the slasher flicks influencing customers this year. A recent South Korean television show has taken the spotlight.

“Netflix plays a huge influence on our costumes … all of a sudden, everybody started coming in asking for Squid Game,” Lawless said.

The problem with a new show coming out close to Halloween is that a licensed costume hasn’t been released.

But Lawless came up with a solution to fill the niche.

She and her staff directed shoppers to red jumpsuits and black morph suit masks that can be paired to create the iconic Squid Game look.

“Sometimes it’s not just about that perfect costume you come in and buy, but it’s about making it your own and being creative and unique,” she said.

She expects the city to be awash in spook and terror as the store has been busy. Further, there are a bounty of spooky attractions like the Kelowna Corn Maze or Myra Canyon Scare Park.

While last year’s sales were still very good, some people were reluctant to leave the house.

“They’re dressing up to go to these events because they want to make the most out of this year and that part has been fantastic.”