Halloween is a fun time of year! It is a chance to dress up and be someone else for a day. Many people love to watch movies and think about what characters they want to be. Here are some great ideas for Halloween costumes based on popular movies.
Beetlejuice
First up is Beetlejuice! This movie is both funny and spooky. It’s about two ghosts trying to scare people away from their home. They call in a crazy ghost named Beetlejuice to help them out. Michael Keaton plays Beetlejuice and Winona Ryder plays Lydia Deets. She says, “My whole life is a dark room.” This movie is a classic and you will definitely be laughing your head off. To dress up as Beetlejuice, you would wear a black and white striped suit and some pretty wild makeup. Don’t forget to say his name three times!
Anchorman
Anschulter with Will Ferrel. The film is a movie about a news anchor by the name Ron Burgundy. He considers himself a big deal. He delivers funny lines with loads of laughter. It will turn you into a Ron Burgundy by just putting on a 1970s-style suit with a mustache. And practice delivering those funny quotes. You’ll be saying like, “I love Scotch!” Well, this outfit makes all people smile.
Another great film is Titanic. This movie is a love story between Jack and Rose. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. It won many awards for being so good. To dress like Rose, wear a beautiful dress and a necklace. For Jack, wear a suit and a long coat. You can make it fun by acting out your favorite scenes!
Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire is a warm movie. Robin Williams plays a dad who dresses as a woman to see his kids. His disguise is funny and touching! To be Mrs. Doubtfire, wear a dress, a wig, and some funny accessories. Don’t forget to practice your best “Hello, dear!” in a British accent!
Bring It On
If you’re in the mood for something lively, Bring It On might be the ticket. This is the movie about cheerleaders of rival high schools. The leader of one team is Gabrielle Union. You may dress up in a cheerleader outfit with pom-poms. Practice some cheers to get into character!
Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde is all about Elle Woods, played by Reese Witherspoon. She’s smart and fashionable. Elle goes to Harvard Law School. To dress like her, wear a pink outfit and carry a cute dog. You can add a law book and pretend you’re talking business! Remember to say, “What like it’s hard?”
Beverly Hills Cop
Axel Foley is starring as played by Eddie Murphy. The is an amusing Beverly Hills cop. For costume creating for an Axel: just get the leather jacket, the jeans, carry on your person a badge and most of all: the best lines from the character of Axel Foley, man.
Here are a few movie-inspired costume ideas to get started on your Halloween party. Feel free to mix and match or even create your own twist on a character. Most importantly, have fun and enjoy the spirit of Halloween!
Gather Your Friends
Get all your friends together, and have a movie marathon. You could watch all these films with them dressed up in costume as your favorite character. Make some popcorn, have a spookily and silly night in, and Halloween will be all the more special.
Final Thoughts
It’s Halloween, time to be yourself and let your creativity flow. Perhaps it’s a ghost, perhaps it is a news anchor, or maybe even a student at law school-the main thing is have fun. So choose your favorite movie character and make this Halloween unforgettable!
