It’s a mecca for Halloween costumes, accessories, decorations and home ware; a one-stop shop for all your fright night needs.

"Here is where the madness starts," says Dartyn of the Boo Crew, the Halloween to Christmas warehouse situated on Macleod Trail South, at the intersection with Glenmore Trail.

The store is perfectly laid out in departments for quick shopping ease. As Dartyn toured us through the isles of carnage our eyes were drawn to Halloween villages, Zemeno divinity fairies, locally painted wine glasses, mantle pieces, dishware and a giant orange tree. For those of us that can’t resist a late October theme party this is the place to get those candy bowls and conversation items.

First up we surveyed the woman’s section, organized into different genre and types of costumes. Entire racks were dedicated to niche fits: built-in shape wear to hide one’s extra pounds, plus sizes for large men dying to wear a poodle skirt, and yes, even mommy to be costumes for the expectant lady still craving a trick or treat.

Depending on your level of classic or risqué, the skies the limit this year. Your favourite Marvel character is available in standard garb, naughty bustier and booty shorts, or downright nasty nipple and vagina stickers.

Perfect for the drag diva, Ursula is obtainable in sizes petit to large; bendy tentacles and all. Head over to the comprehensive wig section for the complete silver coiffure, or maybe just glam it up with a feather headpiece large enough to make an ornery peacock guffaw in envy (roughly a $120 price tag).

Walls of boas, beaded braziers, weapons, fake wounds, the highend Cinema Secrets Woochie makeup, glasses of all sorts, coloured contacts, and fake tattoos (that last up to one week) blanket the store of gore.

"If you don’t like the pain this is the way to go," says Dartyn of the stylish, and realistic, tattoo sleeves he merchandises.

Feeling conservative this year? All the staples are still in stock: cowboy, cop, fire fighter, geisha, Star Trek characters, the Hobbit crew, LOTR, knights, pirates, Star Wars, Mortal Kombat, ninjas, V for Vendetta, Clash of the Titans, 300 – they are all there.

Feeling completely outlandish? Why not pick up a giant can of Spam costume, or a life-sized hot dog, maybe a bottle of mustard? Now Morphsuits come with some pretty crazy prints. Not just classic green and blue and red, but fleshless body suits, wherein one can place their cell phone in a concealed pocket and simulate a beating heart organ. Monsters, zombies and evil clown prints are also available in this stretchy, peculiar, conciliatory costume style.

Feeling sexy? The Xotic Eyes brand carries beautiful waterproof, reusable facial stickies – Toxic Ivy eyes would turn anyone into an Uma Thurman portrayal double. Shiny cat suits could be used to personalize your own villain get up.

The cast of Grease was there: Rizzo, pink ladies – maybe a couples theme is your goal this year.

Drag is now made completely easy. The store offered lady versions of Robin, Spiderman, sexy assassins, devious army generals, and the usual femme fatal warrior, firewoman and police officer. For men wanting to look dazzling, clapper dresses and emerald green mermaid gowns were shimmering their splendour off the hangers. Pin ups, Disney characters, a ruby sequinned señorita – medieval and Dixy Day frocks too.

Don’t, however, expect to see any Frozen items on the racks. Dartyn said those, along with Maleficent items, were sold out as soon as the store opened in September.

Whips, chains, Cleopatra cuffs, gloves, Katy Perry blue hair bobs, bows and stripy leggings, metallic dance pants – not much is left to the imagination. Create your own super hero: be bold, be bright, and be bedazzling.

Cosplay can be done here in a pinch. All colours of the rainbow are represented on the wig wall. Over 5,000 costumes and a host of heeled footwear are offered at the store.

Thinking of matching up with your furry feline or pup? Pet costumes included Bat Man, Spiderman, Underdog, Captain America and Gumby. So yes, even your canine friends can be superheroes this year. And if a costume isn’t their thing, maybe pet-safe spray paint is.

You yourself could also sport some animal wear. Furry costumes seem to be popular at the store, including ferocious lions, blushing bunnies, fuchsia kittens, and spotted cows.

The Halloween store will be open until October 31st, after which a small window for clearance sale shopping will open, and then it’s on to Christmas around November 11th.