Halloween is here again – have your costumes sorted out for the big night yet? While many people will turn to traditional ghosts and ghouls, there is a whole world of movie-related Halloween costumes that will be perfect for every taste! Horror movies are the perfect place to look for Halloween costume inspiration this year, and there’s a wide selection of horror-themed Halloween costumes from horror cinema classics as well as the latest gore fests.
But which one is right for you? You should consider your build, and what would be comfortable and practical for you to wear throughout the night of Halloween fun. Also keep in mind the fact that other people may be wearing similar Halloween costumes, so make sure the one you choose is better than the rest!
In the realm of classic horror movie Halloween costumes, there are few that are based on classic universal monsters. Universal Monsters are that group of famous monsters as they appeared in the legendary Universal films of the black and white era. Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, Bride of Frankenstein, Wolf Man, etc. are all instantly recognizable characters that would make great costumes. A number of versions of each of these hugely popular characters are available from both online and in-store fashion retailers.
For modern-day fans of horror movie icons, there are more options out there. Characters like Freddy Krueger from the Nightmare on Elm Street movies, Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th, Leatherface from Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Jigsaw from SAW, Pinhead from Hellraiser and many more. Characters are available in full costumes or as standalone masks and accessories, which you can add to outfits you already own.
There is horror Halloween movie costumes For men and women, boys and girls, in a variety of sizes and designs. How about Ghostface from Scream or Hannibal Lecter from the movies based on the novels by Thomas Harris? Then there are also characters from popular Tim Burton related movies like Beetlejuice, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Corpse Bride! Whatever your favorite scary movie is, there’s a great horror movie Halloween costume for you. Maybe under your bed…