27 Halloween Pictures From The Past That Are Equal Parts Fascinating And Creepy

1.This ghost costume that's literally straight out of 1905:

a ghost costume
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2.This group of pals on their way to a party:

A group of people in costume
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3.This tiny trio of trick-or-treaters (try saying that fast three times):

Three kids in costume
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4.This car full of very alarming passengers:

People in costume in a car
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5.This pig mask that will absolutely show up in my nightmares tonight:

A woman in a pig mask
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6.This child who really nailed the "😲" face:

A child behind a lit-up Jack-o'-lantern
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7.These UTTERLY TERRIFYING children:

Children wearing masks
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8.These witches who are just casually jet skiing:

Women dressed as witches jet skiing.
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9.This Halloween party from 1955:

People in costume at a party
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10.These trick-or-treaters who make me want to just dump the whole bowl of candy and run back into my house:

Kids in costumes
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11.This masked figure making a very important phone call:

Someone dressed with vampire teeth on the phone
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12.This group of sheep that gives me the creeps:

People dressed as sheep
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13.These HORRIFYING parade-goers:

People in costume at a parade
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14.This kid that I never, ever want to see again:

A child in costume
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15.This group of trick-or-treaters who just have major "We're coming for you" energy:

A group of trick-or-treaters
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16.This rather ominous family portrait, circa 1910:

People posing for a portrait
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17.This apple bobbing photo that just feels...unsettling:

People bobbing for apples
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18.This casual, unsettling photo opp:

Photo of kids mimicking a beheading for Halloween
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19.This group of costumers who look like they're staring directly into my soul:

People in costume posing for a photo
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20.Whatever this is:

A man and his dog in costume
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21.This group of costumed children, circa 1931:

A group of kids in costume
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22.This child with a TERRIFYING trick-or-treating basket:

A little girl in costume
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23.This woman who's just casually dressed as a rather solemn-looking candle:

A woman dressed as a candle
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24.I can't quite explain it, but this photo that just feels...unsettling:

People in costume standing outside of a car
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25.More creepy apple bobbing:

A child bobbing for apples
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26.This version of Mickey Mouse I never want to have to see again:

A child holding a Mickey Mouse mask
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27.And finally, this group of friends who made me go, "Alright, that's enough internet for today":

Kids in costume
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Happy Spooky Season, everyone!!!

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