Celebrate Ghostober With These Spooky Virtual Backgrounds

Happy Ghostober! We've got the perfect (spooky) gift for you.

Break out the candy corn and pumpkins: it’s officially Ghostober! In honor of the most terrifying month of the year, we have a special treat for you — no tricks, we promise.

Inspired by our spooktacular shows, we’ve created three fear-inducing Zoom backgrounds perfect — plus, one featuring the First Family of Darkness — for October (or all year round).

Here’s How to Upload Your New Background:

  • Choose one of the backgrounds below and download the image as a JPG
  • Log into your meeting and make sure your video is on
  • Click the arrow next to the video icon and select “Choose Virtual Background”
  • Select the plus sign to add your new background
  • Enjoy!

Missed our Ghostober lineup announcement? Never fear — well, you probably should. The third annual paranormal programming event is packed with premieres including Ghost Adventures: Horror at Joe Exotic Zoo, The Osbournes: Night of Terror, Amityville Horror House and more. Click this link to get all the details. Happy Ghostober!

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