We Found Amazon's Most Terrifying Halloween Costumes Ever
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Halloween can mean a lot of things to different people. It's a celebration of the spookiest decorations, the creepiest Halloween makeup, and, of course, all the best scary sweet treats. Sure, the October 31st holiday can be a chance to rock a popular costume or a creatively punny costume, but we also love going all in on terrifying and frighteningly scary Halloween costumes that make the spooky holiday eerie yet iconic.
And when it comes to finding scary Halloween costumes, we've got a roundup that will send a chill up everyone's spine. Whether you want to buy Stranger Things-themed accessories to create the look of a villain or go the more classic horror movies route like Friday the 13th or A Nightmare on Elmstreet, or you're simply in the mood for a look that decked out with bloody eyes or sickly skin, we've got you covered. It's fun to create a unique costume, but when it comes to Halloween, you can't go wrong with fake blood galore and a super scary look on a frightful night — and you truly can't go wrong with any of these ideas.
Chucky
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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'Stranger Things' Demogorgon Costume
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.
Classic Krampus Adult Costume
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!
Freddy Krueger
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.
'The Shining' Twin
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.
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Jason Costume
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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Evil Jester Costume
Jesters may have been used to entertain in medieval times, but this jester is only focused on one thing — scaring you!
Skeleton Queen Costume
Fierce yet frightening — what more could you want in a Halloween costume?
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Fade Eye Shadow Demon Costume
Sometimes, it's what you don't see that is the scariest. This costume comes with a black full-body suit and light-up glasses, so you can be the glowing eyes in the night.
Pumpkin Monster Costume
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.
Art the Clown Costume
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.
'Five Nights at Freddy's' Kids' Costume
No one would want to be trapped overnight with this alive animatronic demon! This is the titular Freddy Fazbear, but there are also kids' costumes for Foxy, Chica and Bonnie, all of whom are equally creepy.
Victorian Ghost Bride Costume
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.
Wicked Ringmaster Costume
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.
Smiling Demon Mask
No one will be able to look you in the (milky white) eyes when you're wearing this flexible demon mask. (Be warned, though: Amazon reviewers say it can be hard to see through.)
Bloody Clown Costume
There are plenty of clowns on this list, and each one earns its place in a different way. This costume is inflatable, and its outsize proportions just serve to make it all the more unsettling.
'Purge' Mask
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.
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Headless Man Costume
This costume pulls off a neat trick: Since the shoulders and neck are fake, and worn over your own head, it makes it look like you have your own face in your hands. Who needs a headless horseman when you have this?
Maleficent Costume
The princesses may be the fairest ones of all, but Maleficent cuts the most striking figure, especially with those horns. The costume comes with the shawl and the horns, all you need is a black dress, black lipstick and a scowl.
The Nun
With a new movie in the Nun franchise coming out this year, it might be time to revive this old haunt. The fright is all in the mask for this Conjuring universe-inspired outfit. Bonus: The unisex robe itself is comfy, too.
Towering Terror Reaper Costume
You don't need to be eight feet tall to dress up in this costume — it's oversized! And when you're not wearing it, you can use it as yard decor.
Scary Zombie Mask
If you need a quick and cheap mask to scare everyone you know this Halloween, this zombie will do the trick. Amazon reviewers say it's easy to breathe in.
Plague Doctor Costume
Everyone definitely wants to keep this 17th-century plague doctor away. The mask isn't included with the outfit, but that just means you can choose if you want a black one or a white one.
Michael Meyers
Scare everyone as the murderous Michael Myers from the Halloween movies — a mask that can truly never be forgotten.
Vecna Mask
Straight from the halls of the Upside-Down version of Creel House, this Vecna mask is ready to haunt your nightmares! Just hope that no one has "Running Up That Hill" cued up on their walkman.
Momo Mask
The so-called viral "Momo Challenge"almost feels retro by now, but that face is still so disturbing. Really, this mask is all you need to win Halloween.
Creepy Scarecrow Costume
You'll scare away more than just the crows, that's for sure! The outfit comes with the tunic, straw collar, rope belt, hat and scythe, so you have everything you need to go make some nightmares.
Boil Monster Costume
Who comes up with these things?! This creature looks like Slimer and Jabba the Hut got together and had a dermatologist's worst nightmare.
Annabelle
Question: Why would anyone buy an Annabelle doll in the first, place, when it looks like this? Obviously haunted! This costume, which replicates the look of a possessed doll from The Conjuring and its spin-off series, includes a dress, wig and mask.
Pennywise
There are so many takes on the scary clown — and they're all terrifying! If you want to float down as Pennywise from the movie version of It, this is your outfit.
Baby Face Killer Mask
The scariest thing about Halloween is the idea that you might have to re-live it over and over and over again, like in Happy Death Day. All this mask needs is a hoodie to go over it and you're set.
Ghostface Costume
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.
Zalgo
Even if no one you encounter has heard of Creepypasta comic terror Zalgo, also known as "he who waits behind the wall," they'll still find this image pretty scary. The Spandex bodysuit also features pointy claws, a hood and creepy blank eyes.
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