It is that time of year. Some people like to dress up as black cats, slutty schoolgirls, or brainless Alaskan VP nominees. But I like to think that Halloween is a chance to scare the pants off people (not saying that brainless Alaskan VP nominees aren’t scary in their own way…). So here are some very cool and creepy costumes from some of the best anime and video games in that genre.
Pyramid Head from Silent Hill
If you haven’t played the Silent Hill games (and you can stomach some creepy stuff), you are definitely missing out.
Nana from Elfen Lied
Aw, a cute little cat girl. How could this be scary in the least? Trust me on this, guys, this series (and what happens to this particular character) are not for the faint of heart.
Alexia Ashford from Resident Evil
This is a lesser known character from one of the most popular game series ever made. Is it weird that I think this zombie girl is kinda sexy?
Mima from Perfect Blue
Doesn’t look so scary, right? Watch the movie and see if you ever look at umbrellas the same way again.
D from Vampire Hunter D
A vampire hunter with a face in his left hand that talks to him (among other things). Let’s hope he’s not a lefty for everything….
Alucard from Castlevania
I don’t know why this costume is so creepy and haunting. Maybe it’s because Alucard has that air about him that just chills you to the bone… or maybe it’s because this particular Alucard is really a GIRL!
Oogie Boogie from Nightmare Before Christmas / Kingdom Hearts
Ok, he’s not really scary, but gosh is he cute and holiday appropriate!
Miyu from Vampire Princess Miyu
I know, I know. How many vampire stories can you have? The answer is a lot!
Nurse from Silent Hill
Yes, opening and closing with Silent Hill. As if hospitals weren’t creepy enough.
I hope everyone has fun on their Hallows Eve, and if you have any candy left over, feel free to send it my way.
About the Author
Ginny McQueen grew up being that weird punk girl who played bass guitar and never showed up to school. She started along her geek ways when she began watching Sailor Moon at the age of 13. After that it just snowballed into making her the big geek she is today.
She’s been cosplaying (making and dressing up in costume) since 1998, winning 18 costuming awards, and now works for Cosplay.com - the world’s biggest cosplay site, and the number 1 cosplay supply store, cosworx.com. She also enjoys modeling, playing video games, watching all the best sci-fi shows, and the occasional good read. Also, bonus points for anything with British humor or dinosaurs.
Hailing from Philadelphia, PA, Ginny now lives in Las Vegas, NV with her boyfriend and their 2 cats. She’s often mistaken for a 14 year old, but she’s not complaining.
You can check out more of Ginny’s costuming, modeling, and her personal blog at GinnyMcQueen.com.
Contact: ginny@ginnymcqueen.com
Really? Elfen Lied ? I never saw the series but now im checking it for sure!