20 Horrifying Old Pictures That Show Halloween Was Really Creepy

Creative costumes are pretty much always a Halloween hit — especially if they’re topical, involve a pun, or are otherwise a little outside the box — but before the days of pop-up Halloween stores and online ordering, costumes were creative because they had to be.

Whether it was a crafty mom who was especially adept at the sewing machine, or clever kids who put in the work on found objects and cardboard, the Halloween costumes of previous eras involved a lot of innovative thinking and handiwork. Also, these costumes were really creepy. Read on to find out more!