Halloween is just around the corner! Have you decided on what you want to dress up as this year? If you’re reading this article, then the answer is probably “no.” Never fear! We’ve scrounged up some costume ideas for characters from some of 2016’s best horror movies.
The Conjuring 2
Annabelle
Who doesn’t love that creepy doll from the Conjuring and Annabelle movies? This look can easily be pulled off with just a few easy-to-find items (see DIY below). Or, if you’d rather purchase something that looks more authentic, click on the links below (under Where to Purchase). Either way, you’re sure to be one of the creepiest characters at your next party! Fair warning…this Annabelle does NOT come in a locked case, so everyone at the party better beware!
DIY:
- Long white nightgown
- Wig with bangs and two braids
- Red ribbon
- Creepy makeup
Where to Purchase:
Recommended Costumes: Adult Annabelle Costume - Annabelle
Price: $49.99 |
Valak
Ah, yes! The sinister demon from the new Conjuring 2 movie! Your friends will find that it’s very hard to look you in the eye when they see you at this year’s Halloween party. If you’re looking for something that may give everyone nightmares, this is it!
DIY:
- Black robe
- White turtleneck
- Black fabric for the hood
- Black and white face paint
- Green (or other creepy) contact lenses
Where to Purchase:
Currently, none of the Halloween costume websites have a licensed costume for this character, but it should be easy to “conjure” up with a different costume. I’d recommend purchasing the Adult Sinister Sister costume below, which comes with the gown, collar, veil, gloves, mask, and medallion. The costume is made of polyester material. You won’t need the mask to pull off the Valak character, so you can just let a friend borrow that this year. You’ll also want to purchase black and white face paint to top off the look.
Lights Out
Diana / Shadow Figure
One of the scariest films of 2016, Lights Out, reminded us why we should be afraid of the dark! Bring that fear alive at this year’s Halloween party by dressing as Diana, the dark spirit that hates the light.
DIY:
- Black clothes
- Black face/body paint (or black second skin suit)
- Long black messy wig
- Long fingered gloves or extremely long black nails
- Yellow contacts (optional)
Where to Purchase:
Once again, there is not currently an official licensed costume for Diana’s character. Instead, you’ll want to piece this together using some of the DIY items noted above. However, we do recommend a few products to help make this easier:
The Purge: Election Year
The third installment of the Purge trilogy brings with it a few new masked characters. These characters are pretty much guaranteed to make a statement at your next party. For the experienced mask maker, DIY might just be a practical option. However, for the amateur, making the masks yourself might end up being very time consuming and costly. Luckily, Halloween stores carry affordable masks to pull off these looks.
Where to Buy:
Recommended Costumes: Deathocracy Mask
Price: $12.99 |
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Snaggletooth Mask
Price: $12.99 |
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Blind Justice Mask
Price: $16.99 |
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens
We’ve waited for it, and it’s finally here! Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens gives Halloween fanatics another opportunity to flood the parties with the terrifying sharks from the hugely popular Sharknado series.
Where to Buy:
Halloween stores have various options from full-blown shark costumes to accessories that you can use to piece together a great costume. Here are a few recommendations:
Rings
Samara
The third installment of the Ring trilogy crawls into theaters this October, just in time for your Halloween party! This is the perfect time to dress up as Samara, the creepy ghost-girl who created the cursed video tape.
DIY:
- Long black wig
- Long white nightgown
- White body paint
- and of course, a creepy walk/crawl that is sure to freak out everyone at the party!
Where to Purchase:
It doesn’t appear that the Halloween stores have a licenses costume for this character, but here are a few recommendations for products in the DIY list above:
While You’re Here:
Click here to check out our reviews of The Conjuring, Lights Out, and many other great horror movies!
What do you think?
It’s worth noting that 2016 was a busy year for the horror movie genre, which brings with it so many character options for Halloween costumes! How can one ever decide on which character to be this year!? Hopefully, we’ve provided you with some great costume ideas, as well as some helpful recommendations on where to buy the items that you’ll need to make this year’s costume the best one yet!
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