We didn't realize it when the first Saw film was released, but the horror franchise would have an enormous impact on the entertainment industry. The villain was largely ambiguous while events slowly unfolded, revealing layers of plot that were all occurring at roughly the same time. These techniques and other nuances vaulted Saw into stardom. At the same time, its impact also led to a number of parodies. Naturally, we saw references to Saw in movies like Scary Movie 4 and Insidious, but its influence reached some far corners of pop culture—corners that you might not expect! In no particular order, we'll share some of our favorite Saw references.
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In the world of cinema, few directors possess a visual style as unmistakable as Tim Burton's. His films are a portal to dark yet whimsical universes, where the bizarre becomes beautiful, and the eerie transforms into the enchanting. Tim Burton's style is now regarded as "Burtonesque", with its iconic tall, gaunt figures with sunken eyes and dark, gothic scenery inspired by German expressionism. Such visuals are perfect for Halloween costumes! For fans of Tim Burton, we'll share some of the best Tim Burton Halloween costume ideas.
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Watching horror movies is a popular pastime for the month of October, especially at Halloween parties. However, some of us want to keep watching them all year long! While you could watch whatever horror movies you want, how about this unique selection of holiday-themed horror movies—that doesn't include Halloween! Keep reading to find all the Christmas, Thanksgiving, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, and other holiday horror movies to get you through the year until next Halloween!
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Do you need a star-studded celebrity Halloween costume idea? Margot Robbie has always amazed us, so why not draw costume inspiration from some of her most famous roles? She already ruled the top of the Halloween costume charts for years as Harley Quinn from Suicide Squad, but let's not forget other roles like Barbie and Queen Elizabeth. Make these Margot Robbie costumes your next Halloween costume, or grab some friends and go as all the Margots in a hilarious group costume! Your costumes are going to rule this Halloween.
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If you have fond memories of watching Saturday morning cartoon characters, you'll love to see them come to life with these cartoon character costume ideas! We may remember pouring some cereal and curling up on the couch to watch cartoons, but cartoons have changed since we were young. They're now available for streaming 24/7 and not just for kids! With that in mind, let's look at some of our favorite cartoon costumes from the classics to now!
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Do you have unusually-colored hair that you want to show off this Halloween? (Or comic con, Renfest, or other costumed events?) While some people might feel the need to get a synthetic wig to have pink hair or blue hair, this is your current color. We'll share some of our favorite characters with unusual hair colors and the costumes you need to match! Keep reading for our favorite costume ideas for dyed hair.
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