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Last-minute Halloween costumes: easy movie-inspired ideas

11/26/2024
6/6/2025
Last-minute Halloween costumes: easy movie-inspired ideas

Halloween is just around the corner, and you still haven’t found a costume? Don’t panic!

Whether you’re short on time or in need of inspiration, these quick and easy Halloween costumes are perfect for a last-minute look.

Inspired by iconic movie characters, these Halloween outfits are simple to put together in minutes and are sure to make an impression at your Halloween party!

Black Cat

The black cat is another easy and quick Halloween costume. Take inspiration from Tim Burton’s Catwoman and throw on an all-black outfit (dress, t-shirt, and pants, etc.).

Add some cat ears that you can easily make with black cardboard, and use a black eyeliner pencil to draw on a nose and whiskers.

Finish the look with a black tail (made from a stocking or piece of fabric), and you’re ready to party!

© Catwoman
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Zombie

Transform yourself into a zombie straight out of The Walking Dead! Use some old clothes that you can tear up and stain with fake blood (or red makeup).

Apply pale makeup, add dark circles under your eyes, and use a bit of bloody makeup to complete the look. This costume only takes a few minutes and gives a terrifying effect without much effort!

© The Walking Dead

The Witch

Whether you’re inspired by the classic film Hocus Pocus by Kenny Ortega or Disney’s Into the Woods with Meryl Streep, the witch is the ultimate Halloween costume!

Throw on an all-black outfit, add a pointy hat (you can buy one or make it with cardboard), and use dark makeup to create dramatic features on your face.

You can also add a broomstick to complete the outfit!

into the woods movie
© The Witch
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Wednesday Addams

For a quick and easy look, go for Wednesday Addams. All you need is a black dress with a white collar and tight braids.

Add very pale makeup with dark lips, and you’re ready to embody this iconic member of The Addams family. With the recent success of the Wednesday series starring the talented Jenna Ortega, this is a Halloween costume that’s sure to impress!

© Netflix

Skeleton

If you’ve got a bit of skill with makeup, try the skeleton costume. From Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas to the characters from Pixar’s Coco, there’s plenty of inspiration to draw from!

Use a black eyeliner or face paint to create sharp, clean lines that mimic the contours of bones on your face.

Wear all-black clothing to complete the look. This Halloween costume is easy to pull off but can be super impressive when done well!

© The nightmare before Christmas
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Joker

The Joker is another great choice for a last-minute costume. To recreate Joaquin Phoenix’s look from the movie Joker, you’ll need a few makeup essentials!

Use white face paint for a pale complexion, red lipstick to create the infamous distorted smile and eyebrows, and green hair dye or spray to complete the look.

A purple suit or a green jacket is the perfect finishing touch to embody Gotham’s most iconic villain!

© Joker

With these Halloween costumes inspired by iconic movie characters, you’re sure to make a statement without too much effort.

Whether you go for the classic witch or a famous figure like Wednesday Addams or the Joker, these costumes are easy to put together and perfect for a last-minute look.

And if these ideas got you in a movie mood, why not extend the night with a marathon of the best Halloween movies of all time? Thrills guaranteed!

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