Rooms go fast in these cozy, critter-filled pumpkins, which offer a shudder-inspiring alternative to traditional carving motifs.

1. Using a marker, draw a circle for each hole.

2. Cut out holes with a keyhole saw; shave edges smooth with a scraper if desired (no interior scraping is required).

3. Fill holes with rubber mice (available at Halloween stores).

4. Listen for screaming neighbors.