10 Horror Movie Costumes That Still Haunt Today

The Halloween season is upon us once again and with it comes an influx of creative individuals eager to channel their inner cinematic icon through elaborate costumes. However, while some movie-inspired outfits are surefire hits at any gathering, others can quickly turn the tables on unsuspecting partygoers due in large part to their offensiveness.

In this article we'll be taking a closer look at ten horror movie costumes that have managed to stand the test of time thanks largely in no small part to their ability to send chills down even the bravest of souls. So without further ado, let's dive right into our countdown!

10) Jason Voorhees from Friday The 13th

The infamous mask-wearing serial killer may not be as popular today as he once was during his heyday in the late '70s and early '80s, but there's no denying that dressing up as horror icon Jason Voorhe Freddy Krueger has always been a crowd-pleaser. With its simple yet effective design consisting of an old hockey mask paired with some blood-stained ripped clothing, anyone can easily recreate this iconic look without breaking the bank.

9) Michael Myers from Halloween

Another classic horror movie character that continues to terrify audiences today is none other than Michael Myers aka 'The Shape' from John Carpenter's seminal 1978 film of the same name. Known for his blank white mask and infamous butcher knife, dressing up as this masked killer couldn't be easier thanks in large part due mainly because all you need are some basic costume pieces which can easily be sourced at your local Halloween store.

8) Leatherface from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

The chainsaw-wielding maniac who terrorizes unsuspecting travelers on rural roads across Texas has become an icon of horror cinema, and for good reason. With his gruesome mask covering half of his face combined with a blood-stained apron and overalls, there's no denying that Leatherface is one helluva terrifying sight to behold.

7) The Xenomorph from Alien

Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi horror classic introduced audiences to perhaps the most iconic alien creature ever put on film: the Xenomous. With its long, slender body covered in sharp spines and a distinctive headpiece that resembles nothing more than an industrial vacuum cleaner minus the hose attached at the end (which makes perfect sense given where this particular extraterrestrial hatches from), it's no wonder why so many fans of horror movies love dressing up as one of these terrifying creatures.

6) The Pumpkinhead Masked Killer

Based on a character created by writer/director/writer/producer Wes Craven and novelist Jeffrey Shaver for their 1987 cult classic film of the same name, this particular masked killer has become synonymous with Halloween horror thanks largely in part due to its simple yet effective design consisting only of an old pumpkin mask paired up against some tattered farm clothes. Anyone can easily recreate this iconic look without breaking the bank or spending hours rummaging through thrift stores looking for specific items.

5) The Leatherface Masked Killer

Another classic horror movie character that continues to terrify audiences today is none other than Leatherface, the chainsaw-wielding maniac from Tobe Hooper's 1974 film 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'. With his gruesome mask covering half of his face combined with a blood-stained apron and overalls, there's no denying that dressing up as this iconic horror icon couldn't be easier thanks in large part due mainly because all you need are some basic costume pieces which can easily be sourced at your local Halloween store.

4) The Ghostface Masked Killer

Based on the character created by writer/director Wes Craven and novelist Kevin Williamson for their 1996 film of the same name, this particular masked killer has become synonymous with horror movies thanks largely in part due to its simple yet effective design consisting only of a white mask paired up against some tattered black clothing. Anyone can easily recreate this iconic look without breaking the bank or spending hours rummaging through thrift stores looking for specific items.

3) The Jason Voorhees Mask

The infamous hockey-masked serial killer from Friday The 13th may not be as popular today as he once was during his heyday in the late '70s and early '80s, but there's no denying that dressing up as horror icon Jason Vorher could still send chills down even the bravest of souls. With its simple yet effective design consisting only of an old hockey mask paired with some blood-stained ripped clothing, anyone can easily recreate this iconic look without breaking the bank.

2) The Michael Myers Mask

1) The Xenomorph Mask

Rounding out our list of the most iconic horror movie costumes is none other than the Xenomous from Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi classic Alien. With its long, slender body covered in sharp spines and a distinctive headpiece that resembles nothing more than an industrial vacuum cleaner minus the hose attached at the end (which makes perfect sense given where this particular extraterrestrial hatches from), it's no wonder why so many fans of horror movies love dressing up as one of these terrifying creatures.

In conclusion, while some movie-inspired costumes are surefire hits at any gathering, others can quickly turn the tables on unsuspecting partygoers due in large part to their offensiveness. So next time you're deciding what costume to wear this Halloween season, make sure it's something that will send chills down everyone's spines - but not because of how tacky or tasteless it looks!

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