Everyone secretly likes to be the bad guy (or girl). There’s just something about the feeling of danger. Maybe it’s that evil laugh or the mystery behind it all. Whatever it is, people flock to disguise themselves as the evil villain.
Want to be the best (or worst) rogue at the costume party? Check out these top five villains (and if you can recruit someone to dress up as the heroes they battle, you’re in for some dramatic tension at the party).
5) Child’s Party Villains. Starting off on a slightly tamer note, you might notice kid’s movies are chock full of wicked villains. Interestingly enough, the women were usually the bad ones. Hmm, maybe the Grimm Brothers were on to something. Dress up for this one as the Wicked Queen of Snow White fame. You can carry a magic mirror and look sublimely beautiful, until you realize that you are not in fact the fairest one of all. Get your lovely daughter to dress up as Snow White and maybe even bring along a bunch of dwarves.
4) Teen Villains. If your crowd is slightly older, look beyond fairy tales. Still riding high in popularity, Harry Potter fought his share of bad guys and Lord Voldemort was the ickiest. That nose might be hard to duplicate, but the snarling would be fun. Dress up a crew of Harrys, Hermoines and the rest of gang to battle your evilness.
3) Blood and Guts Villains. Go gory and transform yourself into Freddy Krueger of Nightmare on Elm Street. Still able to keep people up at night, Freddy’s reign of terror may never end. Any normal teen can be the hero for this one, just make sure they can scream loud and stay awake. And tell them to stay away from water beds.
2) Surprising Villains. Want to creep people out with your hidden dark side? Don’t overlook the simple and shocking evil of Norman Bates from Pyscho. A perfect study in contrasts, this costume can be simple and yet oh, so scary. Bring along his mom or just an innocent hotel guest or two to chop up. Find a large butcher knife before you go.
1) The Ultimate Villain. If you want bad, look no further than the Devil himself. This can be as easy or elaborate as you wish. But remember to be smooth and always prone to tempting those around you. Angels are the traditional hero against Satan, but be creative and expand beyond. We all know the Devil will lose in the end.
Work the evil side of you and choose a villain that’s dripping with personality. You’re sure to be the life (or is that death?) of the party.
-By: Rachel Fierro
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