40 Vintage Halloween Costumes That Will Haunt Your Nightmares

From doll masks to bags over heads to outfits that can't even be described with words, these vintage Halloween costumes are supremely creepy.

The Halloween costumes of today may be flashy, complicated, and over the top, but in days gone by, there was enough horror for everyone in a simple mask. While these outfits were quite basic — and often just composed of something like a bag over someone’s head — these getups were also a million times creepier than any costume you’d see today.

We’ve scoured the archives for some of the creepiest vintage Halloween costumes of all time:

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Enjoy these creepy vintage Halloween costumes? Check out our other posts on the best Halloween costumes and take a tour of the real life Shining Hotel!