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Ghostface: Horror Movie Icon 1 (1)

January 29, 2024June 29, 2022 by Hayley Harrison

Perhaps one of the most recognizable characters in the horror genre, the Ghostface cosplay is one that most horror lovers will try at some point. Ghostface is every bit as iconic and popular as other legendary horror characters, such as Freddy Krueger and Michael Myers. Ghostface is not just one person but is instead several different serial killers who use the same disguise. Ghostface was first seen in the classic Wes Craven movie, Scream, released in 1996. He is the disguise that the serial killers use to torment the teenager Sidney Prescott. He hunts her and her friends like Casey Becker down in the movie, wearing the mask and costume the entire time.

Last-Minute Joe Goldberg Costume Idea 0 (0)

January 12, 2024June 29, 2022 by Ruchi Dave

The Joe Goldberg costume is quite subtle. A character in the psychological thriller “You,” Joe Goldberg is a charming but dangerous man played by Penn Badgley.

He is obsessed with a love interest and tends to go to extreme measures to get himself into the lives of those he is fixated on. Over time, his obsessions only seem to get worse. He comes off as even more erratic and dangerous to be around.

Tate Langdon: Teenage Ghost 0 (0)

January 8, 2024June 23, 2022 by Hayley Harrison

The Tate Langdon costume is very easy to recognize. The character stands out with his dramatic, eerie face paint and dark black attire. Tate Langdon is a character played by Evan Peters in the first installment of American Horror Story. In American Horror Story: Murder House, Tate Langdon is the ghost of a teenage boy that is forever trapped inside his house. He died after the police shot him to death following Tate committing gun violence at his school.

Last-Minute American Psycho Costume Idea 4 (1)

January 2, 2024May 26, 2022 by Ruchi Dave

The famous American Psycho costume where Patrick Batemen gives a bloody lesson on music is quite famous. It is not the first time we have seen unsettling behavior from him. Batemen is an average working American who has a job on Wall Street. He is known for his meticulous personality and cleanliness. He is also known for his love of music and money in equal measure.

Plague Doctor: Heroes in a Beak Mask 3.5 (2)

November 17, 2023May 25, 2022 by Disuri Avishka

The Plague Doctor outfit was worn by physicians who treated victims of the bubonic plague in the 17th century. In recent years, it has gained popularity again as a meme on sites such as Creepypasta and 4chan.

IT: The Violent Clown 0 (0)

November 15, 2023May 18, 2022 by Hayley Harrison

Ever since the remake of Stephen King’s classic, “IT,” the IT costume has grown increasingly popular. Lovers of horror have been dressing as Pennywise the clown, especially his new and improved 2017 movie version. Pennywise is a monster who terrorizes the small town of Derry, Maine. He especially targets children. Pennywise returns once every 27 years to the town to wreak his havoc on the kids there. Pennywise is known for his terrifying supernatural powers, including shape-shifting and manipulation, making him harder to stop.

Wendy Torrance: A Mother Who Desperately Protects Her Son 5 (1)

November 16, 2023April 29, 2022 by Alex Tanase

If you want to try out the Wendy Torrance costume, you will like it quite a bit since it fits the horror element. This character is played by Shelley Duvall, and it’s from The Shining, a great novel by Stephen King. Her husband, Jack Torrance, is going crazy, and she fights him, trying to stay alive and also keep her son alive. It’s very different from all the other things you can find out there but also iconic.

Jack Torrance: Creepy Maniac With An Axe 0 (0)

November 16, 2023April 29, 2022 by Alex Tanase

It’s a great idea to try out this simple yet creepy Jack Torrance costume at a Halloween party. The Shining is so famous horror film. Not just for its unforgettable shots, but because it upended the conventions of the genre. Jack Torrance and his family became winter caretakers of the Overlook Hotel on a mountain. It’s haunted there, causing some bad things to happen and putting his family in dire danger.

Candy Girl Purge: A Bloodthirsty Girl 0 (0)

November 16, 2023April 29, 2022 by Alex Tanase

How about trying out the Candy Girl Purge costume this Halloween? This character from The Purge Election Year is impressive, but it also comes with many great ideas. The franchise is fantastic, and it has a cult following, so they are always trying to up the ante with new characters. And that’s precisely where Candy Girl comes from. She is a high schooler named Kimmy. She wanted to rob a candy store, but she was unsuccessful, so she tried to exact revenge during the Purge night.

Jeepers Creepers: The Flying Murderer 0 (0)

November 16, 2023April 29, 2022 by Disuri Avishka

The Jeepers Creepers costume is one of the most popular Halloween costumes every year. Jeepers Creepers has become one of the most iconic movie monsters of all time. Younger generations might not know who Jeepers Creepers is or what movie he appeared in. Still, we from the older generations can indeed connect with him, especially with the many sleepless nights he gave us when we were young after watching him in movies.