30+ Hilarious Halloween Costumes We Should Have Thought of Ourselves

Halloween is a time to be somebody else for the night and step into a world of spooky fantasy and mischief! A night where people exhibit their unknown side — and like real life, everybody’s alter ego is worth marveling at! While some play it safe and still amaze, others unleash their creativity! The Halloween costumes listed below have redefined the mundane into creations perfect for this unique extravaganza!

The Shining’s terror twins costume is a favorite for many and not without a reason. The costume is easily recognizable, low in terms of maintenance, and fits perfectly with the Halloween bill. This is inarguably one of the best renditions of the costume that we will ever get to see. These two friends decided to dress up as The Shining twins, complete with the wigs, the dresses, and even the knee-high socks and sandals! These are two souls we would not wish to cross paths with during the night!

Sleepy Hollow is a great story to take the cue from while searching for costume inspirations. The Headless Horseman is a popular choice as it is truly spooky. Though it's difficult to fashion a costume that is supposed to make the wearer appear headless, a nice photo can't be missed to commemorate the occasion! This photo has been processed using some slick technical tools (Photoshop has been used on the head portion). Nevertheless, the production quality of the costume and background is good enough to warrant a place on this list.

What should we do when our house is swarming with furry pets, and we want to include them in our costume? Easy, transform into a tree and have them climbing all over! This extremely creative costume by this gentleman may not be spooky, but it is funny and a downright genius move! Even the cats seem to be having a ball scampering in and out of the many holes in the tree.

Movies, TV shows, and books come into the spotlight a lot during this spooky pumpkin season. This has people rushing to pick up the popular costumes from their favorite franchises. But, sometimes, the best costumes are the rarest ones! This couple decided to pay homage to one of history’s most popular artworks, Van Gogh’s Starry Night! Everything about this recreation is perfect, from the iconic swirls on the lady’s dress to the painted red beard on the man.