Scary Halloween Costumes For Kids
25 Scary Halloween Costumes For Your Kiddo That Are Sure to Get an "Ahhh!"
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If you grew up being completely obsessed with horror movies just like I did, you know how important it is to have the scariest Halloween costume on the block. And while I admit that going trick-or-treating as the murderer from Scream four years in a row definitely wasn't the most creative choice, there's no denying I had a boatload of spooky fun going from house to house.
Got a kiddo who's eagerly awaiting the latest slasher flick to come out? Then they're probably game to dress the part on Halloween. Scroll through to get a peek at some seriously spooky costumes that won't set you back a whole lot of dough.
1 Howling Horror Child Halloween Costume
Eeek! This Howling Horror Child Halloween Costume ($20) is the definition of terrifying.
2 Scary Green Bones Skeleton
Although this get-up is nothing short of spooky, at least this Scary Green Bones Skeleton ($24) will make them easy to spot as they trek from house to house.
3 Batman Joker Deluxe Costume
A Batman Joker Deluxe Costume ($23) will send chills straight down your spine.
4 Scary Bear Child Halloween Costume
A Scary Bear Child Halloween Costume ($39) puts a spooky twist on your favorite childhood toy.
5 Zombie Halloween Costume
Ah! Blood and guts! Your kids will look like an extra in The Walking Dead in this Zombie Halloween Costume ($16).
6 Grim Reaper Deluxe Costume
A faceless Grim Reaper Deluxe Costume ($17-$25) will make everyone cower in fear.
7 Harry Potter Dementor Costume
Dress up as Lord Voldemort's sidekick by trick-or-treating in a Harry Potter Dementor Costume ($22-$25). Even Snape would be shaking in his boots!
8 Classic Witch Costume
An all-black Classic Witch Costume ($13-$20) will make people ask where the brew is.
9 Michael Myers Costume
This classic Michael Myers Costume ($44-$45) will scare the life out of anyone who lost several night's of sleep thanks to Halloween.
10 Killer Clown Costume
11 Headless Horseman Costume
Ah! A superscary Headless Horseman Costume ($24) is one heck of an optical illusion.
12 Zombie Ninja Costume
We certainly wouldn't want to cross anyone dressed as this Zombie Ninja Costume ($23-$24).
13 Skeleton Jumpsuit
They'll look beyond ghoulish in this Skeleton Jumpsuit ($10-$13). Don't forget the face paint!
14 Toddler Scary Skeleton Costume
A classic Toddler Scary Skeleton Costume ($12) will have them looking like a bag of bones in no time.
15 Stormtrooper Costume
Every time we catch a glimpse of a kiddo in a Stormtrooper Costume ($16-$21) we jump a little.
16 Scary Ghastly Ghoul Costume
We're definitely going to watch our backs if there's a child running around in Scary Ghastly Ghoul Costume ($30). Talk about creepy!
17 Swamp Monster Costume
This Swamp Monster Costume ($30) has some serious Creature From the Black Lagoon vibes.
18 Zombie Girl Costume
A Zombie Girl Costume ($23) will leave others wondering if she's part of the undead.
19 Binse Vampire Costume
There's certainly something sinister about this Binse Vampire Costume ($21).
20 Wicked Troll Boys Costume
21 Rubie's Midnight Spirit Costume
Oh my gosh, this Rubie's Midnight Spirit Costume ($20) is so scary, we get nightmares from just looking at it.
22 Ghost Scary Fanny Dress
A Ghost Scary Fanny Dress ($18) is perfect for mini goblins who are just dipping their toes into the scary costume pond.
23 Disguise Story Book Witch Costume
This colorful Disguise Story Book Witch Costume ($16-$42) is just begging you to cast a spell.
