A pair of pranksters in Beirut have garnered international media attention after releasing a funny video in which they disguise themselves as mannequins to surprise pedestrians.

The video, which was shot on Oct. 31 by the collective HowAboutBeirut, shows the men standing absolutely still, completely posed as mannequins outside of a store. Every time pedestrians passed by, however, the disguised men made a surprising movement, typically scaring the passerby while eliciting the laughter of those around them. In fact, one woman passing by the men on the busy street was so startled that she almost toppled over.

The video was the brainchild of Alex Stifler and Jad Khawandi, two members of the collective. It was widely shared across social media, including on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. A good chunk of viewers found the pranks quite amusing – although some expressed disapproval with group’s choice to scare innocent strangers. Either way, it is certainly an apropos Halloween prank!