The older I get, the more I appreciate that Halloween scene from Mean Girls. Growing up, I always thought that sexy costumes were the only way to go. Hey, don’t get me wrong—I love an excuse to get dolled up.
But I’ve come to the realization that some of the best Halloween costumes are the ones that stick to the overall holiday theme: spooky. And since you clicked on this particular story (hi!!), my guess is that you prefer the classic choice as well: good old-fashioned scary Halloween costumes. If you’re looking to go all out on the spooky vibes this year—complete with some creepy makeup and colored eye contacts—then let me tell ya, you’ve got options.
You can achieve a truly iconic costume by channeling your favorite creepy characters from horror movies (ahem, Ghostface, Chucky, The Shining twins…the list goes on), go with the traditional zombie or ghost costume, or even tap into a terrifying pop culture moment. It’s time to dust off those Halloween makeup skills, get comfortable with the fake blood, and practice those evil laughs to scare the pants off your friends…and complete strangers. Ahead, I’ve rounded up 45 scary Halloween costume ideas to inspire and totally terrify you.
Just scroll with caution, and maybe don’t look through this gallery before bed. For a costume that’s both scary and punny, may I suggest a ~cereal~ killer? This one maaaay require some makeup skills, but if you're able to pull it off, then power to ya!
Ouija Board not required but highly encouraged. Admittedly, Gru is probably the least scary villain in the world...but this costume is still a jump scare. The best thing about this scary couples costume: It can probably be put together with pieces you already own.
Is this one easy to pull off? But it will be so worth it if you do. This one's a classic, and since it doesn't require much more than a black cape and white face mask, it's something you can pull together last-minute, too.
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