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If you thought the Chucky the doll that measures only 29 inches was frightening, just think about how terrifying a lifesize version is. Make sure to buy some stick-on scars to really enhance the look.
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Celebrate the upcoming final season of Stranger Things by paying homage to a classic villain from season 1. They might not be real but they certainly send a chill down our spine.
The Christmas season might seem like a “sugar and spice and everything nice” kind of season, but if Krampus is around, it might not stay that way. This creepy costume is based on a half-goat half-demon monster who, legend has it, is said to accompany Saint Nicholas on visits to children the night before the Feast of Saint Nicholas on December 6 to “scare kids into being good.” Heck, we’re adults and it would definitely scare us!
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He sees you when you’re sleeping … and he’s definitely not someone you want to encounter when you do. This classic Freddy Krueger look from A Nightmare on Elm Street pays it back to a classic that still scares us years after it came out.
Although recommended as a duo costume (seeing as a set of twins usually includes two people) one twin alone is still pretty scary especially if you’ve watched The Shining. All work and no play might make Jack a dull boy, but dressing up as one of the creepy twins from the classic horror flick definitely isn’t dull at all.
You could honestly DIY this costume yourself by wearing a button down, shirt and pants combo you already own and inventing in the mask and machete, but if you really want to go for authenticity look no further than this Jason look from Friday the 13th.
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The movie Terrifier and its sequel are verifiable word-of-mouth hits, but you’ll be sure to terrify people in this costume even if no one had ever heard of Art the Clown — its vibe is just too creepy. This costume comes with the clown outfit and the teeth, so you have to do your own scary clown makeup.
Step right up for the scariest show on Earth! This costume comes with the mask, jacket, vest, tie and top hat, but you have to bring your own sense of showmanship. You can also get a skeleton ringmistress costume to go with it if you want to make it a double act.
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After this year’s Scream VI, Ghostface is back on top! Scare your film-fan friends with this Scream costume. It comes with a mask and robe, but you have to find your own prop knife.
Why is this jack o’lantern smiling? For no good reason, we can tell you that! This costume comes with the tunic, collar, belt and mask — you just need to add the wig.
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You don’t have to have seen The Purge to find these light-up masks unsettling. They come in several colors, but be warned: The laws do still apply while you’re wearing them.
The best part about this costume is getting to come up with the ghost bride’s backstory. Was she jilted on her wedding day? Expired before she could walk down the aisle? You get to decide. This costume comes with the dress and veil.
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Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; she previously wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found dominating the audio round at her local bar trivia night or tweeting about movies.
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