Top 5 Creepiest Slasher Costumes
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A large part of any good slasher film is its villain. Films like Halloween, Friday the 13th, and A Nightmare on Elm Street would not have been so popular with fans without the great villains behind them. A large part of that is the look. Pinhead’s pins, Freddy’s burned body, and Jason’s mask all come together to make the villain even scarier.
If you asked the average person to draw Michael Meyer’s mask, almost everyone would be able to, regardless of whether or not they have actually seen any of the films. This is doing an injustice to a lot of other less-known killers with creepy looks, and they’re worth taking a look at. You won’t find Jason, Michael, Ghostface, Leatherface, etc. on this list, nor will you find any of the villains we looked at in a previous article on the subject, so no Blade from the Puppet Master films either.
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5. Groucho Marx Mask, Terror Train (1980)
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The killer in Terror Train has an interesting gimmick in that he is hunting teens on a train during a costume party. Every time he kills someone, he switches masks with them to further hide his identity. There are probably scarier masks he uses, but this one is the best. It has to be the reason they used it for the film’s poster. We have all seen the Groucho Marx mask/costume before. It is just the glasses and mustache. However, what makes this one great is that it is just…off, and it is hard to explain why. Maybe it is in the facial expression on the mask of one of the funniest people to ever live. The smile doesn’t quite reach the eyes, which have no life to them.
4. Mannequin Outfit, Tourist Trap (1979)
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The unhinged jaw does not do this mask any favors as it is, but a closer look reveals the teeth of the killer, which adds several points to the terror factor. The eyes are lifeless and indeed soulless. While it cannot be shown here, the villain has a low, guttural way of speaking such that you would never want to meet this person at the best of times. Add all of that with the general unease people have when confronting the idea of your mind and body wasting away as you get older, and it is not hard to see why someone would freeze at the sight of this.
3. The Killer, Stage Fright (1987)
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Just look at this thing. Ignoring the fact that it is probably very uncomfortable, heavy, and takes away the peripheral vision of the wearer, there is no way that you would want to meet someone wearing this outfit walking down a dark alley. Owls are predatory creatures by nature, so the idea of being hunted by one is a scary thought. While a mediocre movie as a whole, its villain has a great costume.
2. The Man, Hush (2016)
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A mask does not have to be complicated to be scary, and this is the perfect example of that. It is similar to Michael Meyer’s mask in that you can project your own fears onto its featureless face. Generally, what makes a good mask is in the eyes. It is terrifying to be on the receiving of those soulless black abyss staring straight into your very being. However, this one does not take that route. Instead, it is the mouth that puts this mask into great territory. At first glance, it is nothing special, but the longer you look, the more it looks… amused. Almost like breaking ito the home of a deaf woman and slaughtering her is a joke. Considering his actions in the film, the cat-and-mouse implications of the mask are not much of a stretch.
1. Art The Clown, Terrifier (2016)
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As the years go by, his inclusion on this list may become obsolete. His cult following, in addition to the release of multiple films, shows that he is gaining popularity. Although he is not close to Jigsaw or Ghostface status quite yet. His look is both terrifying and slightly humorous, which fits the character perfectly. He has a smile that is too wide, showcasing bloody teeth. At the same time, he is wearing an obvious bald cap with a silly small hat on it. Clown outfits are meant to be over-the-top and ridiculous, but Art’s is black and white, which causes a feeling of unease. Everything about Art is perfect, and his costume is no exception. He’s scary, but also occasionally funny, and not even in a dark way. As such, he might not be worthy of this list for very long.
There are dozens of scary costumes from dozens of slasher films throughout the years, and some of them are better than others. Culture will always remember Jason, Michael, and Leatherface, but these people should get a little bit of love, too, if for no other reason than a decent scare.
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