Treat Yourself to 20 Eerie Images Celebrating Halloween, From Pet Costumes to Mysterious Illusions to Spooky Shadows

OPENER - The green gas emanating from this small jack-o’-lantern alludes to the spread of Covid-19. Fittingly, the photographer’s subject dons a beaked mask based on the ones worn by physicians treating bubonic plague victims in 17th-century Europe.

The green gas emanating from this small jack-o’-lantern alludes to the spread of Covid-19. Fittingly, the photographer’s subject dons a beaked mask based on the ones worn by physicians treating bubonic plague victims in 17th-century Europe. Carrie Ellyson, Ohio, 2021

16-This scary look brings classic tales and characters to mind, such as the witch who offered Snow White an apple and the frightening villain of Hansel and Gretel.

This scary look brings classic tales and characters to mind, such as the witch who offered Snow White an apple and the frightening villain of Hansel and Gretel. Jan Van Bizar, California, 2025

17 - An indoor long-exposure photo is taken to highlight the doubling effect of the mask.

An indoor long-exposure photo is taken to highlight the doubling effect of the mask. Sandrine Lavalette, France, 2025

18 - Millions of Americans enjoy dressing up their pets for Halloween and spend a substantial amount of money doing it. After all, they are part of the family.

Millions of Americans enjoy dressing up their pets for Halloween and spend a substantial amount of money doing it. After all, they are part of the family. Cerrina Smith, Wyoming, 2024

19 - No neighborhood is complete without a witch on Halloween.

No neighborhood is complete without a witch on Halloween. Mark Smith, Florida, 2023

20 - What is Halloween with ghoulish-looking jack o’ lanterns?

What is Halloween with ghoulish-looking jack o’ lanterns? Manjinder Nanrey, Canada, 2023

A young trick-or-treater casts a spooky silhouette that would make even Count Dracula jealous. Anna Mather, Canada, 2022

4 - At this makeshift cemetery in Santander, Spain, not even a pious nun is safe from being transformed into a zombie.

At this makeshift cemetery in Santander, Spain, not even a pious nun is safe from being transformed into a zombie. Joaquin Gómez Sastre, Spain, 2022

5 - Pink is the color of the night for this mask-wearing trio of revelers in Tokyo.

Pink is the color of the night for this mask-wearing trio of revelers in Tokyo. Jonny Dub, Japan, 2022

6 - Few objects embody “Halloween” as readily as a jack-o’-lantern, particularly when it’s hoisted above a seemingly headless body.

Few objects embody “Halloween” as readily as a jack-o’-lantern, particularly when it’s hoisted above a seemingly headless body. Shannon Hogue, Nebraska, 2022

REPLACEMENT - A 4-year-old dressed as Spider-Man plays with shadows to cast a spooky darkness over a neighbor’s house.

A 4-year-old dressed as Spider-Man plays with shadows to cast a spooky darkness over a neighbor’s house. Laura Hamilton, Georgia, 2024

8 - A fairgoer dressed as Chucky, the demonic doll from the Child’s Play franchise, offers a coy smile while standing in line for a ride.

A fairgoer dressed as Chucky, the demonic doll from the Child’s Play franchise, offers a coy smile while standing in line for a ride. Eric Davidove, California, 2021

9 - A sea of smiling, scowling and screaming pumpkins illuminates the Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular in Louisville, Kentucky.

A sea of smiling, scowling and screaming pumpkins illuminates the Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular in Louisville, Kentucky. Jayelyn Lewis, Kentucky, 2018

10 - From Superman to Batman, Iron Man and Black Panther, superheroes are popular costume choices for Halloween. Here, a shivering celebrant channels the web-slinging teenager Spider-Man.

From Superman to Batman, Iron Man and Black Panther, superheroes are popular costume choices for Halloween. Here, a shivering celebrant channels the web-slinging teenager Spider-Man. Jonny Dub, Japan, 2022

11 - Is a baby a scary enough costume for Halloween? Ask any sleep-deprived new mom covered in her infant’s bodily fluids.

Is a baby a scary enough costume for Halloween? Ask any sleep-deprived new mom covered in her infant’s bodily fluids. Hyunmin Ryu, South Korea, 2021

12 - A woman dressed as a witch gazes at her reflection while removing her makeup at a park in Brazil.

A woman dressed as a witch gazes at her reflection while removing her makeup at a park in Brazil. Andre Saito, Brazil, 2021

13 - If Laurie Strode had just buried the hatchet with her estranged brother, Michael Myers, over tea in the original Halloween movie, perhaps the film wouldn’t have required so many sequels.

If Laurie Strode had just buried the hatchet with her estranged brother, Michael Myers, over tea in the original Halloween movie, perhaps the film wouldn’t have required so many sequels. Jackie Campbell, Kentucky, 2020

14 - To transform into Maleficent, the evil fairy from Sleeping Beauty, this woman donned black horns while holding an ominously glowing orb.

To transform into Maleficent, the evil fairy from Sleeping Beauty, this woman donned black horns while holding an ominously glowing orb. Max Lembo, Georgia, 2021

15 - With a blue hue similar to that of the X-Men mutant Mystique, a Halloween parade attendee takes to the streets of the Big Apple.

With a blue hue similar to that of the X-Men mutant Mystique, a Halloween parade attendee takes to the streets of the Big Apple. Julia Nikhinson, New York, 2022

2 - Revelers practically glow in the dark as they march in New York City’s annual Village Halloween Parade.

Revelers practically glow in the dark as they march in New York City’s annual Village Halloween Parade. Julia Nikhinson, New York, 2022

Treat Yourself to 20 Eerie Images Celebrating Halloween, From Pet Costumes to Mysterious Illusions to Spooky Shadows

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