42 Scary Halloween Costumes for 2025

To be fair, this costume is more…freaky than scary, but it still counts, right??

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For a costume that’s both scary and punny, may I suggest a ~cereal~ killer?

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This one maaaay require some makeup skills, but if you’re able to pull it off, then power to ya!

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Admittedly, Gru is probably the least scary villain in the world…but this costume is still a jump scare.

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The best thing about this scary couples costume: It can probably be put together with pieces you already own.

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This one’s a classic, and since it doesn’t require much more than a black cape and white face mask, it’s something you can pull together last-minute, too.

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Here’s some advice: Don’t ever follow a clown into the sewer. Just DON’T DO IT. Give yourself the same red-and-white makeup as Pennywise to scare the living sh*t out of everyone.

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As long as you’re willing to really commit with the blue face paint, this Tim Burton-inspired costume is the perfect blend of spooky and sexy.

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Terrifying for whoever answers that doorbell. Super long hair, a dirt-covered nightgown, and creepy voice make this a classic. Also, please do not come to my house.

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No matter which version of the costume you choose, the Joker is always a good (bad?) scary costume—though with Joker: Folie à Deux now in theaters, there’s no better time to take on aspiring stand-up/madman Arthur Fleck.

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Fact: Old porcelain dolls are creepy AF (especially when they get up and start walking around). Put your hair in pigtails, throw on a baby doll dress, and paint on a haunting doll face with makeup to give everyone the creeps.

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With an all-black ‘fit and some black-and-white face paint, you can transform yourself into a walking, talking Ouija board. Talk about a genius last-minute costume idea!!

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The doll of everyone’s nightmares, TBH. A striped shirt, overalls, red wig, and fake stitches will turn you into the demonic toy. Bonus points if you find someone else to go with you as Chucky’s bride.

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Not down for a totally terrifying costume? This one gives you the best of both worlds: spooky and cute. Everyone loves making jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween, but have you ever thought about dressing up as a scary one? You can wear whatever LBD you have, the key to this costume is face paint for the perfect scary makeup look.

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With some special effects makeup, this cutesy storybook character can get a dark twist.

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Love puns? Love scary costumes? Love Beyoncé? Then you’ve simply gotta put a ring on this costume idea, bb.

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Anyone else still have nightmares about Miss Trunchbull putting Matilda in the chokey? No? Just me?

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Calling all couples who <3 spooky sh*t: This one’s for you. *Snap, snap.*

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