Posts in the Movies Category (Page 10)

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Disney Villains Makeup Tutorials [Video Tutorials]

by |August 7, 2023

Disney Villains Makeup Tutorials

What is it about the Disney villains that we love so much? They're the bad guys, but sometimes we feel sympathetic toward them—even going so far as to root for them! You'd be mad if you were conveniently not invited to a baby shower, right? It would sting if your mirror told you what it really thought of you too. Sure, Maleficent and the Evil Queen may have overreacted a little, but who doesn't at some point? We have a trio of Disney villain makeup tutorials for you, so get ready for some Evil Queen, Maleficent, and Ursula makeup tutorials! You don't want to be one of the poor, unfortunate souls who don't use makeup to your advantage with these Disney villain costumes.

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DIY Spider-Verse Costume Ideas [DIY]

DIY Spider-Verse Costume Ideas

So you decided to wear a Spider-Man costume, but you don't want to look like everyone else. What are your options? Thankfully, there's an entire Spider-Verse of costumes waiting for you! We'll share some easier Spider-Man costumes you can make yourself by tossing a few items together. You'll feel ready to attend a Comic-Con or Halloween party in style! And remember, with great DIYing comes great costume-ability.

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Pirate Costumes for All Ages [Costume Guide]

Pirate Costumes for All Ages

Ahoy, mateys! Looking to dress like a pirate for Halloween or some other costume party? Whether you're attending a swashbuckling soiree or taking the tots trick-or-treating, you've come to the right place. Our pirate costumes scream adventure! The billowing pirate shirts, the skull and crossbones patches, the eyepatches—there's just something about pirate costumes that makes them perfect for dress-up and Halloween. Arrr!

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Our Favorite Jack Black Characters

by |April 19, 2023
Categories: Movies, Television

Our Favorite Jack Black Characters

Jack Black is blowing up right now, thanks to his recent appearances in The Super Mario Bros. Movie and The Mandalorian, so it's about time that we look back at our favorite appearances of his in movies and television. We're HalloweenCostumes.com, of course, which means we're biased towards costumes—but there are also plenty of "regular guy" Jack Black roles in here, too. Keep reading for our faves!

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History of Horror Masks in Cinema

by |September 30, 2022
Categories: Horror, Movies, Resource

History of Horror Masks in Cinema

Some horror movie cliches are cliches because they're so effective. We're talking dim lights, suspenseful music, point-of-view camera work, and, yes, masks! They're unsettling simply because they exploit our fear of the unknown. They force us to ask ourselves: what is behind the villain's mask? That question inspired us to write this piece showing the history of masks in horror films.

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This Place Is Cursed: The Most Haunted Fictional Towns in Movies and Television

by |September 26, 2022

Most Haunted Fictional Towns

What is it about small towns that immediately makes us think of horror movies? Is it the unsettling way that everyone seems to know everybody else? Perhaps the town budget isn't big enough to make the place look well-maintained. The isolation itself may make it feel like anything can happen. No matter how you slice it, the formula works! Keep reading to see some of the most haunted locations in horror movies and TV series. We're going to start with some of the least haunted places and work our way to the ones you absolutely do not want to visit! We hope you enjoy your stay.

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