It's Halloween - and residents in south east London have got into the spooky spirit, transforming their homes into haunted masterpieces.

From life-sized ghouls and skeletons to creative takes on pop culture, neighbourhoods are lighting up with frightful displays that showcase imagination and festive cheer.

Here’s a peek at some of the most impressive decorations shared by our readers.

A sinister witch and floating ghosts bring a haunting glow to this spine-chilling Halloween setupA sinister witch and floating ghosts bring a haunting glow to this spine-chilling Halloween setup (Image: Contributor)

An inflatable grim reaper and eerie skeletons set a spooky scene, complete with 'It's October, Witches' sign, welcoming Halloween visitors with a frightful flairAn inflatable grim reaper and eerie skeletons set a spooky scene, complete with 'It's October, Witches' sign, welcoming Halloween visitors with a frightful flair (Image: Contributor) This Stranger Things-inspired Halloween display brings the Upside Down to life, complete with eerie red lighting and the iconic 'Welcome to Hawkins' signThis Stranger Things-inspired Halloween display brings the Upside Down to life, complete with eerie red lighting and the iconic 'Welcome to Hawkins' sign (Image: Contributor)

The Bull pub on Shooters Hill embraces Halloween spirit with giant inflatable ghouls, turning the local favourite into a haunted hotspot for the seasonThe Bull pub on Shooters Hill embraces Halloween spirit with giant inflatable ghouls, turning the local favourite into a haunted hotspot for the season (Image: Contributor)

With a giant black cat and witch-themed decorations, this home embraces Halloween charm, giving the neighbourhood a festive and spooky touchWith a giant black cat and witch-themed decorations, this home embraces Halloween charm, giving the neighbourhood a festive and spooky touch (Image: Contributor)

A giant spider and caution tape transform this home into a Halloween scene of mystery and suspense, giving visitors a chilling welcomeA giant spider and caution tape transform this home into a Halloween scene of mystery and suspense, giving visitors a chilling welcome (Image: Contributor)
A Halloween house of horrors featuring iconic villains, massive spiders, and chilling graveyard scenes makes for a 'spook-tacular' displayA Halloween house of horrors featuring iconic villains, massive spiders, and chilling graveyard scenes makes for a 'spook-tacular' display (Image: Contributor)