20 Creepy Halloween Costumes

Halloween, baby! It's that time of year when we all get to embrace our inner weirdo. And let's be real – while sexy nurse costumes have their place (no judgment here), sometimes you just wanna freak people the hell out.

So you've landed on this page? I see you, fellow creep enthusiast. You're probably itching to scare the pants off your friends (and maybe that hot neighbour) with some seriously disturbing getups. Well, we're about to make your twisted dreams come true.

Here's the kicker: you don't have to ditch your favourite characters to get your spook on. Nope, we're all about having our cake and eating it too – even if that cake is made of brains. We’re all about rolling up to the party as Zombie Alice in Wonderland, or Mary Poppins with a side of flesh-eating virus. Hell, even those picture-perfect princesses can join the undead parade with a little makeup magic and some freaky contact lenses.

It's like a ‘choose your own adventure’ book, but instead of finding treasure, you're finding new ways to make people pee their pants. Want to be a Disney princess? Cool. Want to be a Disney princess who's been rotting in a crypt for a century? Even cooler.

The best part? It's stupid easy. Slap on some gnarly makeup, pop in those ‘windows to your soulless soul’ contacts, and boom – you're the stuff of nightmares. Your mum would be so proud (or terrified, but that's kind of the point).

We've rounded up 20 creepy Halloween costumes that'll make you the talk of every party – or at least the reason for everyone's therapy bills come November. From classic horror baddies to pop culture icons gone wrong, we've got enough nightmare fuel to keep you burning all night long.

Fair warning: scrolling through these might make you sleep with the lights on. But hey, that's half the fun, right? Now let's get weird, you beautiful freaks.

Holy hell, talk about relationship goals! Nothing says ‘till death do us part’ quite like Chucky and his equally psychotic bride, Tiffany Valentine. 

Wanna turn heads (and maybe make 'em roll)? This duo is your ticket to Halloween infamy. Chucky's all about that special effects makeup - we're talking scars, stitches, and a face that screams ‘I've seen some sh*t.’ Pair that with Tiffany's sultry-yet-sinister look, complete with dark, smoky eyes that could kill (and probably have), and you've got a power couple that'll have everyone at the party both impressed and slightly concerned for their safety. 

It's the perfect costume for couples who like their romance with a side of homicide. Just maybe don't bring them to the office Halloween party - HR might have a few questions.

Who says romance is dead? These two lovebirds prove it can be undead and fabulous. With more stitches than a quilt convention, Frankenstein's Monster and his Bride are the ultimate ‘opposites attract’ couple. 

He's green, she's got that killer lightning-struck 'do - together, they're electrifying. Slap on some gnarly special effects makeup to get that fresh-off-the-slab look, and you'll have people wondering if you're costume winners or escaped science experiments. 

Just don't stand too close to any angry mobs or open flames…

Emily's back from the grave and she's looking drop-dead gorgeous! The Corpse Bride costume is perfect for anyone who's ever felt like a relationship was sucking the life out of them. 

With face paint that'll make you look like you've been six feet under (in the best way possible) and special effects makeup showcasing more cracks than a plumber's assembly, you'll be the belle of the boneyard. 

Bonus points if you can find a confused-looking living groom to drag around all night.

A match made in... Halloween Town? Jack Skellington and Sally are the OG goth couple goals. 

Rock Jack's pinstripe suit with a skeleton paint job so good, people will wonder if you've been skipping meals. Sally's all about that patchwork life - tear up some clothes, slap on some blue-green body paint, and don't forget those crucial stitches. You'll look like you just fell apart and stitched yourselves back together. Which, let's be honest, is basically what adulting feels like anyway.

Forget ‘drink me’ potions, this Alice looks like she chugged a gallon of ‘scare me’ juice. With demonic contact lenses that'll make the Cheshire Cat's grin look tame, you'll have everyone at the party wondering if they accidentally wandered into a twisted Wonderland themselves.

Just practice your unhinged giggle and cryptic riddles - you're not mad, you're just drawn that way.

This Mad Hatter's had one too many cups of brain juice, and she's ready to party. With zombie makeup that'll make people wonder if you've been decomposing in Wonderland for centuries and contact lenses that scream ‘the March Hare was delicious,’ you'll be the life (or undeath) of any Halloween bash. Just don't be surprised if folks start checking their teacups for eyeballs.

Holy woodland creatures, Batman! These aren't your Disney sidekicks anymore. Picture this: a deer and a rabbit straight outta Tim Burton's nightmares. 

Decked out in vampire goth attire that screams ‘I feast on the souls of lumberjacks,’ these critters are serving forest realness with a side of hellish haute couture. 

It's the perfect costume for anyone who's ever watched Bambi and thought, ‘needs more bloodlust.’

Remember that creepy doll your grandma insisted on displaying? Yeah, it's alive now and out for revenge. The Porcelain Doll costume, complete with soul-sucking contact lenses, is perfect for anyone who wants to tap into that ‘haunted antique shop’ vibe. 

You'll have people doing double-takes and triple-checking their childhood toy boxes. Extra credit if you can master the dead-eyed stare and occasional twitch.

Darling, being evil is so last season. Being undead evil? That's eternally chic. This zombie Cruella, rocking demonic contacts and decay that would make a Dalmatian's spots fall off, is serving ‘I'll outlive them all’ realness.

Perfect for the fashionista who thinks life is too short and wants to terrorise puppies well into the afterlife. Just keep your eyes peeled for PETA and the Ghostbusters at the party.

Good witch? Bad witch? How about dead witches? These undead versions of Oz's finest prove that no amount of ruby slippers can outrun the zombie apocalypse. 

With tattered gowns and makeup that screams ‘I've seen better days in the Emerald City morgue,’ this duo will have everyone wondering if they've landed in Oz or Night of the Living Dead. 

Forget defying gravity - you're defying death itself.

Who says the golden years can't last forever? These zombie grannies are here to prove that you're never too old to join the undead parade.

Rock that silver wig, pile on the zombie makeup, and don't forget your orthopaedic shoes - you'll need 'em for chasing down the living. 

It's the ideal costume for anyone who's tired of people asking when they'll settle down and start a family. Can't have kids if you're busy eating brains, Karen!

Hubba hubba! Jessica's still got it, even if ‘it’ is now a craving for brains instead of carrot cake. This dynamite duo's gone from Toontown to Tombtown, sporting torn threads and zombie makeup like they've stumbled into a very adult version of ‘Space Jam.’ 

Roger's still not bad, for a rabbit who's been dead for decades. Just be prepared for a night of ‘What's up, rot?’ jokes.

A spoonful of sugar helps the brains go down! A zombie Mary Poppins is practically imperfect in every way, and we're here for it. With ghoulish makeup and eyes that glow brighter than Bert's imagination, you'll be floating in on a nightmare wind. 

Don't forget your tattered carpet bag - it's probably full of severed limbs instead of a coat rack now. Chim chim cher-eerie, indeed!

Here comes the bride, all dressed in... blood? A zombie wedding party is perfect for couples who think ‘til death do us part’ is for quitters. 

Rock those tattered wedding duds and zombie makeup that says ‘our honeymoon was to die for.’ It's a match made in heaven... or maybe a really fancy mausoleum. Just don't expect any Life cereal at the reception buffet.

The roaring twenties meet the moaning afterlife in this zombified blast from the past. 

These undead flappers prove that you can still Charleston with rigor mortis. With zombie makeup that'll make you look like you've been decomposing since prohibition, you'll be the bee's rotting knees at any Halloween bash. 

We’re not expecting you to win any dance competitions - your limbs might fall off mid-Lindy Hop.

Bettie Page, eat your heart out - no, seriously, she might. This decaying pin-up brings new meaning to ‘drop-dead gorgeous.’ 

With makeup showcasing more open wounds than a medical textbook and skin that's seen better decades, you'll be turning heads... and possibly stomachs. 

It's a great costume choice for anyone who thinks beauty standards are to die for. Strike a pose and work that rigor mortis!

Once upon a time, in a kingdom far, far away... everyone got zombified. These princesses traded their castles for crypts, and they're loving every minute of it. 

From Cinderella's glass coffin to Ariel's seafood special flesh diet, each princess brings her own flavour of undead charm.

With decaying skin, ghastly wounds, and enough fake blood to make a vampire blush, these royals are redefining ‘beauty sleep.’ Prince Charming better come packing a shotgun instead of a glass slipper.

Forget letting it go - these sisters are letting it rot. Anna and Elsa have taken ‘frozen’ to a whole new level with makeup that'll make people wonder if they've been chilling in an ice cave for the last century. Those dead-eye contact lenses are so cold, they'll give everyone else frostbite. 

A clever, alternative creepy Halloween costume for siblings who want to really lean into that whole ‘ice queen’ vibe. 

Do You Want to Build a Snowman? - it might be made of severed heads.

Looks like Merida's archery skills weren't enough to fend off that bear attack. This Scottish lass has gone from ‘Brave’ to ‘Grave,’ sporting wounds that suggests Mor'du finally got his revenge. 

It's a brilliant costume for redheads who aren't afraid to add a little more red... all over. You may have to explain to concerned partygoers that no, you didn't actually wrestle a bear on the way to the bash. Or did you?

These aren't your grandmother's fairies, unless your grandma was really into the occult. 

Forget pixie dust - these skeletal sprites are sprinkling nightmare fuel wherever they flutter. With makeup that makes them look like they've been haunting the bottom of the garden for centuries and wings tattered enough to make a moth feel fancy, these fairies are here to prove that size doesn't matter when you're terrorising the living. 

Clap if you believe... in the undead!

Alright, you magnificent monsters, there you have it - a smorgasbord of creepy delights to make your Halloween truly unforgettable (and possibly therapy-inducing). 

Whether you're resurrecting classic characters, zombifying your childhood heroes, or just generally scaring the bejesus out of everyone you meet, remember: in the world of creepy Halloween costumes, too far is just far enough.

So go forth, my pretties! Slather on that makeup, pop in those demon lenses, and prepare to make this Halloween a night to dismember.