Halloween 2018 Outfit Inspiration
Going to a Halloween party this year and struggling for ideas? Want to get fully involved but don’t want to spend loads of money? Well, with lots of scarily good Halloween films out at Cineworld Witney right about now, we thought we’d take inspiration from these. We’ll help you to be resourceful, using items you already own or will be able to wear again. Whatever your gender, age or budget, read on for Halloween 2018 Outfit Inspiration…
The Happytime Murders (15)
Release date: 27th August 2018
‘The Happytime Murders is set in the underbelly of Los Angeles where puppets and humans coexist. Two clashing detectives, one human and one puppet, are forced to work together to try and solve who is brutally murdering the former cast of ‘The Happytime Gang’, a beloved classic puppet show.’
Must-have items to complete the detective look:
- The Reefer Wool Jacket for him, from Crew Clothing or The Darlington Jacket for her, from Crew Clothing
- Police vest/badge
- Notepad and pen
- Aviator glasses
- Torch
- Puppet to accompany you, if possible!
The Nun (15)
Release date: 6th September 2018
‘When a young nun at a cloistered abbey in Romania takes her own life, a priest (Demian Bichir) with a haunted past and a novitiate on the threshold of her final vows (Taissa Farmiga) are sent by the Vatican to investigate. Together they uncover the order’s unholy secret.’
Must-have items to complete your look as a nun:
- White towel on head
- White cotton tablecloth around neck
- Long plain black or white dress with sleeves
- Rose Gold Cross Necklace from Wallis – only £6.50 and can be worn again
- Bible
- Lantern or candle
The Predator (15)
Release date: 12th September 2018
‘From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home in Shane Black’s explosive reinvention of the Predator series. Now, the universe’s most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before, having genetically upgraded themselves with DNA from other species.’
Possibly the most difficult of all our suggestions to try and make/find at home, you might want to buy some or this entire look, from a website such as Amazon. This may end up being quite costly though, so here are our must-have items to complete The Predator look:
- Black or silver mask
- Black or silver bike helmet
- Black clothes
- Big teeth
- Black face paint
The House With A Clock In Its Walls (12A)
Release date: 21st September 2018
‘In the tradition of Amblin classics where fantastical events occur in the most unexpected places, Jack Black and Cate Blanchett star in The House With A Clock In Its Walls. A film for the whole family, this magical adventure tells the tale of 10-year-old Lewis, an orphan who is sent to live with his Uncle Jonathan in a creaky old house.’
Must-have items to complete the look of Lewis:
- Wool blazer
- Cotton shirt
- V-neck jumper or cardigan
- Smart trousers
- Bowtie
- Chunky goggles
- Old book and key
Venom (Certificate TBC)
Release date: 3rd October 2018
‘One of Marvel’s most enigmatic, complex and badass characters comes to the big screen, starring Academy Award nominated actor Tom Hardy as the lethal protector Venom.’
Must-have items to complete the Venom look:
- Relaxed clothing (pretty much anything from FatFace)
- Contact lenses
- Mask with big teeth and eyes, or face paint
https://www.cineworld.co.uk/films/venom
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (Certificate TBC)
Release date: 19th October 2018
‘Halloween comes to life in a brand-new comedy adventure based on R.L. Stine’s 400-million-selling series of books.’
Must-have items to complete the look of our favourite character, Slappy the Dummy:
- Face paint
- Slicked back hair
- Red bowtie
- Smart shirt
- Black suit
- Smart shoes
- Goosebumps book
This film has so many other characters, perfect for kids, such as a witch, werewolf, yeti, green monster, Jack-O’Lanterns, ghost and even evil gummy bears. Get creative and try one of these! Failing that, Marks and Spencer and Debenhams have a wide range of ready-to-wear fancy dress costumes.
https://www.cineworld.co.uk/films/goosebumps-2-haunted-halloween
Halloween (Certificate TBC)
Release date: 19th October 2018
‘Jamie Lee Curtis returns to her iconic role as Laurie Strode, who comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago.’
Must-have items to complete the Michael Myers look:
- Big black coat or boiler suit
- Mask or face paint
- Gloves
https://www.cineworld.co.uk/films/halloween
The Girl In The Spider’s Web (Certificate TBC)
Release date: 21st November 2018
‘Lisbeth Salander, the cult figure and title character of the acclaimed Millennium book series created by Stieg Larsson, will return to the screen in The Girl in the Spider’s Web, a first-time adaptation of the recent global bestseller.’
Must-have items to complete the Lisbeth Salander look:
- Black Gem Spider Web T-Shirt from New Look
- Leather jacket with hood
- Leather trousers or black jeans
- Nose ring
- Stick on tattoos
https://www.cineworld.co.uk/films/the-girl-in-the-spiders-web
Finishing Touches
Whether you’ve gone full-on with one of our suggestions, or you’ve chosen a more subtle Halloween look, why not finish off your outfit with an amazing selection of accessories from Accessorize, Dorothy Perkins and New Look. JoJo Maman Bebe also have a cute selection of Halloween products for babies and bumps!
Date for your diary…
Don’t forget about our Fun and Face Painting Event on Saturday 27th October, 11am until 4pm. It’s close to Halloween so the little ones will be thinking of all things ‘trick or treat’ – start the celebrations off early with shopping, entertainment and food at Marriotts Walk.
If you’re going all out to get the characters down to a tee, do please make sure that anything you carry can’t be mistaken for a weapon… we wouldn’t want you to end up in chains!
We’d love to see your Halloween outfits – feel free to share your photos and tag us on social media. Happy Halloween from all of us at Marriotts Walk!