Behind the Curtain
Wear fringed dresses and flaunt it as these 1920's girls, found in a F. Scott Fitzgerald title. Is anyone gangster enough to take a chance?
Who are flappers?
What is Samhain?
1992: "We dare you to say his name 5 times".
What is "Candyman"?
On Halloween, this magician died and is said to haunt his Hollywood Hills Estate, at least what is left of it. Guess he can't do his famous trick at my birthday now, huh?
Who is Harry Houdini?
"Hello? Hello, hello?" Uh, all you need to do is spend this at your new job. The only problem is, the residents here do their deadly job at night with golden accolades.
What is "Five Nights at Freddy's"?
If you want to be this WW2 feminist icon, roll up your blue denim workshirt sleeve and put a red bandana in your hair.
Who is Rosie the Riveter?
If you were suspicious-looking from 1692-1693, male or female, you would be tried and potentially executed in this event through various means. 6 men faced this fate, with one of them being tortured in the process.
What are the Salem Witch Trials?
2020: "What you can't see can hurt you".
What is "The Invisible Man"?
The Bell Witch, a violent ghost, allegedly murdered John Bell in this state in 1820, known as the "Volunteer State".
What is Tennessee?
Not looking forward to camp this year, and the worst part is I'm not Kevin Bacon. My folks won't take the hint that this wasn't the "Final Chapter" down there at all, but no one listens to me!
What is "Friday the 13th"?
If you want a more vintage costume, dye some gauze in black tea and wrap yourself up with it to be this guy that Abbot and Costello meet in a 1955 movie. Don't worry about learning Egyptian though.
What is the Mummy?
In 1994, Winifried, Sarah, and Mary awaken from their 300-year limbo after a virgin lights a black candle, giving rise to this song later in the movie sung by Winifried. Now, we are all hers.
What is "I Put a Spell on You"?
2018: "40 years ago, he came home. Now, he returns."
What is "Halloween"?
According to urban legend, it's said that 2 out of 6 of this English king's wives haunt Hampton Court Palace.
Who is King Henry VIII?
A school trip to Europe! Sounds fun! Making Death mad, not so much. Can you tell Mr. Bludworth we need a translator, se vou plait?
What is "Final Destination"?
A backstabbing costume pair inspired by Mad Magazine, one in black and the other white, created by Antonio Prohías.
What is Spy V.S. Spy?
This mythical figure was first introduced in "Sleepy Hollow," where he terrorized everyone he hunts down, most notably Ichabod Crane in the Disney movie adaptation.
Who is the Headless Horseman?
2013: "One night a year, all crime is legal".
What is "The Purge"?
It is said that Glams Castle in this member country of the United Kingdom houses multiple ghosts, including an earl that lost a gamble to the devil.
"What is Scotland"?
Torso-bursting title friends stop by and check out the human crew, but instead end up being bad company since 1979.
What is "Alien"?
For new wave fans, you can dress in black and wear a red plastic flowerpot for a hat. Then, "whip it" like a member from this band.
Who are Devo?
This Irish specter captivated and horrified listeners in the night with its spine-chilling screech said to herald the listeners' demise and downfall.
What is the Banshee?
2006: "Sit back. Relax. Enjoy the fright".
What is "Snakes on a Plane"?
If you ever walk in the French Corner of New Orleans on Royal Street and pay a visit to this house, you might be able to hear the resident ghouls screaming. Wonder what they're mad about.
What is the Old Lalaurie House?
For only one day a year, anything and everything is fair game. Until Ethan Hawke's son Charlie decides to let a stranger into the house. Then, it stops being fun really fast.
What is "The Purge"?