Here at Halloweencostumes.com we always appreciate seeing a really scary Halloween costume. A horrifying Frankenstein, a mangled witch, a decaying zombie—we love them all because being a little spooked on Halloween makes the experience far more fun. That's what Halloween is all about!

With all of the funny and pop-culturally relevant costumes to choose from, it's all too easy to forget that sometimes the best recipe for fun is to be a little scary. Trust us, it's fun to hear family and friends let out an ear-splitting shriek when they see you all done up in prosthetic makeup, or a freaky mask, or a classic fright-inducer like Dracula. That’s why we're encouraging you to embrace your inner scary... you scare because you love! So, if you decide to take our advice and bring the terror back to your town, you've found just the right spot for the creepiest costumes anywhere. Take a peek at this scary Halloween guide for some quick inspiration, and if one of these looks doesn't quite work for you, it's still a sure-fire way to get your diabolical ideas flowing!

Are you and your partner scary cute? Or maybe you two are simply scary. Either way, couples have plenty of dashing options when it comes to this season’s disguises. You can choose to dress as a classic creepy duo like Frankenstein's Monster and his shockingly beautiful bride. Or match your partner with lush vampire costumes that would look right at home in a castle in the Transylvanian mountains. From television to fairy tales, there are plenty of options to choose from. Peruse through our featured looks who knows where these costumes will take you!

Couples Mummy Costumes

Deep under the pyramids lies an ancient dusty chamber. In this chamber, under a golden sarcophagus, something is sleeping. Wait. Two things are sleeping. It’s the Sunday morning after Halloween so they need to sleep in. Let’s not wake them. That would be rude.

Mummy costumes have improved immensely in the last couple years. No more wrapping yourself in water-soluble toilet paper. No need to tear up a sheet. Get a mummy costume that’s easy to throw on and even easier to wear again and again. The lovely women’s mummy costume features a long-tattered mummy maxi while the men’s mummy costume is made up of a bodysuit that has tattered bandages draped over the fabric. Add Egyptian accessories to your heart's content to customize your looks and reign over this Halloween holiday!

Certain kids just can’t get enough scary stories, even if those stories give them the occasional nightmare. Parents usually can relate since the fascination with spooky tales usually runs in the family. It’s no wonder that scary Halloween costumes for kids will always be a popular choice! Kids have so many options no matter what their tastes might be. Are they Goosebumps fans? Slappy the Dummy will frighten young and old alike. Do they eat up any story that has to do with ghosts? Delight them with our ghastly ghost bride costume. Scroll on through our scary kids’ costumes and you and your kids will have a lot of decision making to do!

Do you know someone who has coulrophobia, otherwise known as an intense fear of clowns? If they get nauseous, sweaty, and their heart starts to beat fast when they know a clown is walking around the mall, it's safe to say that your friend has coulrophobia. We get it though. There's just something about a clown's bright red nose, over-sized shoes, and bright colored curls that makes us cringe. Gone are the days where the terrifying jokers made kids giggle at birthday parties, now they just make adults run in fear. So if you're in the mood to make lots of people tremble with dread, we recommend clowning around!

Pennywise Costume

Did Tim Curry embody the most terrifying clown ever created? It's possible because Pennywise still gives us nightmares. That receding hairline, those yellow, jagged teeth, and that eerie balloon he carries are all reasons why the evil clown still makes us shudder. After all, Stephen King is one of the best horror novelists of all time, so of course his brain would conjure up a character as wicked as Pennywise, and dressing up as this clown means that you'll become one of the most horrifying fictionalized characters ever conceptualized. Don the costume and experience what it's like to become Pennywise the Dancing Clown.

Women’s Scary Clown Costume

Hear-ye, hear-ye! It is time to announce the most sinister member of the royal court...the one and only, Scary Clown! Whatever you do, don't call this jester a clown. She's much more than some dope who tells jokes and juggles. This jester entertains the king but not in ways that you'd think. She performs macabre style magic and entertains the court with creepy dark comedy that will make your skin crawl. If you're looking for a medieval style costume that will make people say, "yikes," rather than, "wow," this Scary Clown costume for women is the one for you.

Killer Clown Costume

Clowns aren't really intended to cause nightmares, but we suspect that a lot of them end up creating a few to say the least. However, it wasn't until Hollywood came up with the concept of killer clowns that people began to fear them. We don't know about you, but we kind of enjoy the new and scary take on clowns. Get ready to channel the crazy jokesters when you dress in this black and white clown costume. Complete your horrifying look by picking up a makeup kit or a mask to create an appearance that will make people cower in fear. We have a feeling that you'll love giving fellow party-goers a bone-chilling Halloween experience!

Giggles the Clown Costume

Meet Giggles. He's half clown, half monster and 100% terrifying. With larger than life hands and a gruesome grin, you'll have a frighteningly good time dressed as the one and only Giggles. This redheaded psychopath holds a big barrel gun in one hand while reaching out to grab a few innocent souls with the other hand. So, what kind of experience will you have when you dress as Giggles? It'll be an adventure that will have people shrieking in terror while you giggle underneath your creepy mask. So, it's easy to see why this clown is named Giggles, isn't it?

Country creep is a whole different kind of creep. There are isolated country roads surrounded by tall corn that could hold any number of murderous villains. Walk down a country road and someone (or something) could be watching you at any time. It makes sense that some of the best horror stories out there feature scarecrows with a super serious chip on their shoulder.

In order to do a correct Jeff the Killer makeup application you'll need to round up all the supplies listed in the video. Once you have all of the necessary utensils, you can begin the makeup process. First, roll the scar wax into a tube shape and apply it alongside both sides of the face to create an elongated creepy smile. Take a sharp object and cut slits into the scar wax where a smile would go. You will need to seal the fake skin and the slits you made with Fixative A. Next, cover the nose in a thin layer of liquid latex and single sheets of tissues. Keep applying until you're happy with the consistency. You may need to do many applications of this step until you get the consistency that you want. The third step is to cover the face in white makeup followed by white powder. Don't forget to do the eyebrows! Do more than one application if necessary. You can also put in the white contact lenses at this time. Apply the red shade inside the mouth slit that you created and cover the eyes in black cream makeup. After this is done, you can add the coagulated blood gel inside the slits of the face. If you want to, you can add dripping blood down the mouth but that part is up to you. Finally, tease the black wig for a messy look and place it on your head. Now get out there and start terrifying people with your Creepypasta style makeup application!

Although clowns and scarecrows are incredibly creepy, they are not your only option for a scary costume. You could always dress as a character that is classically spooky, too. Our favorites happen to be zombies, mummies, ghosts, skeletons, witches, and reapers. Ghosts and skeletons might rule the graveyard, but they'll be ready to take your neighborhood by storm when you dress as these perennial favorites. The popularity of zombies is at an all-time high thanks to some big-name movies and shows like The Walking Dead, so create your own zombie look to rise from the dead with some gory makeup. With styles for men and women, these scary ideas are sure to cause a fright!

Do you want to know the easiest way to make a person's blood run cold? Put on one of our scary masks. Yup, that's it. You'll terrorize the whole neighborhood when you're wearing one of these creepy creations. This is an excellent option for people who want a scary look but prefer not to wear a full costume. A mask gives you the freedom of still being frightening with a minimal amount of effort. Just slip the mask over your head and you'll be ready to hear shrill shrieks. We have ghastly masks that will appease all types of horror fans, so just pick out your favorite and let the terrorizing begin!