And boy, have scary costumes come a long way! Once cheap, cheesy plastic masks have evolved into some very detailed and elaborate costumes of movie, life-like quality. The materials have improved, and so have the characters—they are hairy, bloodied and downright frightening. This year’s popular picks seem to be clowns, monsters and voodoo sorcerers. But classics such as witches, vampires and scarecrows never really go out of style, and can always be made as wicked (or not wicked) as you choose. The biggest shock is how ghastly kids’ costumes have become—instead of superheroes and princesses, we now have zombies and dead dollies! And instead of adorable couple’s costumes, we’ve got scary couple Halloween costumes! You can choose from a variety of ideas, costume sizes and props that go along with them. When shopping, you can buy just a mask or the entire outfit. Not all costumes include the accessories, but most of those are cheap, or easily constructed with a bit of creativity, if needed. The right costume can be the highlight of the night, whether you are trick or treating or going to a party. With Halloween fast approaching, check out the 55 scariest costumes that are just a click of a button away. And don’t forget your pets on the most fun night of the year—we have some ideas for them too!
55 Scary Halloween Costumes
Be scary this Halloween from head-to-toe with this full body, two piece suit and mask. The only thing everyone will see coming are those spooky red eyes floating through the dark night sky.
Headless Horseman Costume, $30 Halloween Costumes.com
The Headless Horseman costume is dark and bloodied, and sure to give everyone the creeps.
Michael Myers Mask, $23 from Walmart
Make everyone scream when they see you coming in this terrifying Michael Meyers mask.
Spider Mask Costume, $60 from Halloween Costumes.com
You just might make everyone scared of spiders wearing this horrendous mask. A zombie costume, realistic enough to make people do a double-take, to make sure they haven’t just been invaded by an apocalypse.
Beetlejuice Costume, $40 from Halloween Costumes.com
Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! It’s show time!
Mad Scientist Costume, $25 from Fun.com
Handing out candy and chills to little kids this Halloween in this mad scientist costume. A suit that gives off those terrifying, slasher clown (dare I say, evil Ronald McDonald) vibes.
Scary Doll Costume, $31 from eBay
Oh, this dead doll costume will keep giving people nightmares long after Halloween night ends.
Scary Halloween Costumes for Men
No tricks or treats this Halloween, just ask for blood to drink when wearing this always fun, classic medieval spooktacular vampire costume. The dead will dance the night away—Mariachi style.
Evil Clown Costume, $85 from Oriental Trading Co.
If they aren’t scared of clowns before Halloween, they will be after seeing you in this.
Jack the Ripper Costume, $65 Halloween Costumes.com
Wearing this Jack the Ripper costume is sure to make you the creepiest guy at the party. Nothing funny about this costume—instead of laughs, you’ll be dishing out ominous vibes. A look straight from the Dark Knight movie, you can walk around giving little children spine-chilling smiles all Halloween.
Ancient Grim Reaper Costume, $70 from Target
Bringing souls to the ancient dark side this Halloween as you become The Reaper. Give me candy, or “Say ‘hello’ to my little friend.”
Scary Voodoo Dude Costume, $60 from Halloween Costumes.com
Cast spells for candy (or beer) on All Hallows Eve.
Bone Chilling Costume, $70 from Target
Maybe a bit of evil, with a touch of debonair.
Scary Kids Costumes
Spinosaurus Dino Costume, $55 from Halloween Costumes.com
Spinosaurus will not disappoint this Halloween, and will certainly be stomping through neighborhoods, roaaaaaring for tons of candy.
Jack Skellington the Pumpkin King Costume, $25 from Target
Nightmares for all until Christmas, given by non-other than Jack Skellington. You’ll be sure to get more than one double-take in this get-up!
Scream Kid’s Costume, $20 from Walmart
Make your friends Scream this Halloween for sure, decked out in this movie-inspired costume.
Girl’s Clever Clown Costume, $40 from Halloween Costumes.com
This girl’s costume is both spooky and sweet, and sure to be a hit this Halloween. Horrible, harry and scary! Be ready this Halloween for a howling good time.
Dead by Daylight Costume, $60 from Fun.com
Keep your friends guessing who you are, and scare the daylights out of them while doing it, with this completely dreadful costume. Everyone will be running to save themselves, once they see you approaching as the nightmarish Grim Reaper. Kids will be throwing their candy at you, hoping your long tendrils reaching out into the dark just want sweets, instead of them.
Zombie Skeleton Costume, $40 from Spirit Halloween
The walking dead just want some candy too.
Scary Women’s Halloween Costumes
Voodoo Magic Costume, $60 from Halloween Costumes.com
Put a magic spell on friends this Halloween while wearing this scary Voodoo-inspired costume.
Scary Mary Ghost Costume, $26 from Walmart
This Sinister Sister Mary ghost costume with have others questioning their faith by the end of the night.
Graveyard Queen Costume, $60 from Spirit Halloween
Not gonna lie, you can use words like sexy and scary at the same time with this Queen of the Dead costume.
Striped Clown Dress Costume, $66 from Groupon
Follow the trends this Halloween with this scary, stripped classic clown dress costume. Slash your way through Halloween parties in a spooky costume even Freddy would be proud of.
Dreadful Nun Costume, $50 from Halloween Costumes.com
Women are taking names and souls home with them after a night out in this scary nun costume. Just a touch of make-up along with this pink dress and you become a nightmarish doll. You’ll be sure to keep all of goblins and ghouls out of your pumpkin patch when you are the scariest scarecrow around.
Zombie Corpse Costume, $38 from Walmart
Here comes the bride, all dead and white.
Wicked Jester Costume, $50 from Spirit Halloween
Turn yourself into one wicked jester and the jokes on them, and it isn’t at all funny.
Scary Couple Halloween Costumes
Don’t be that cute couple. Be that couple that gives those cute couples chills instead.
Killer Couple Costumes, $82 from Groupon
Couples that kill together, stay together. Be royalty this Halloween, and be crowned the Deadly King and Queen of Hearts.
Scary Pet Costumes
Franken-Pup Costume, $25 from Halloween Costumes.com
Bring Franken-pup to life this Halloween, and make sure your pet is a part of Fright Night too. Turn your pupper into an 8-legged scary arachnid.
Deadly Doll Dog Costume, $30 from Halloween Costumes.com
Chucky is terrifying no matter how cute and cuddly the pet wearing the costume is. You guessed it, more clowns. And yep, just as creepy on a dog.
Pet Devil Costume, $25 from HalloweenCostumes.com
Your pet is sure to get into mischief this Halloween and get away with it, because the Devil made him do it!
Pet Freddy Krueger Costume, $45 from Fun.com
Starts off cute, but ends with your pet slashing up your dreams.
“Worth it” Expensive Scary Costumes
Reacher Shady Slim Costume, $300 from Oriental Trading Co.
Disgusting. Creepy. Scary, but worth every penny. Sure to win you the best costume award.
Winged Monkey Costume, $170 from Halloween Costumes.com
How could you not want to become this sinister, winged monkey this Halloween?
Pennywise Movie Costume, $139.99 from Halloween Costumes.com
Pennywise is the king of clowns, hands-down, winner! Wearing this evil pumpkin costume will guarantee kids will be running home scared of you on Halloween. The details on this one are fantastic. The Predator movies are super popular, and you can be too, by donning this elaborate—and shockingly intimidating—Predator costume. Next up, the best Hocus Pocus costumes!
