Creepy vintage

Halloween costumes today range from cute to sexy to elaborately grotesque, but back in the day they were genuinely scary

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Costumes that might give you nightmares....

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Back in the day, kids (and adults) just did not get the concept of masks and how to match them up to a costume. Actually, some of them bypassed the masks all ...

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If you get frightened easily or are of a nervous disposition, it might be a good idea to look away now. These 20 old Halloween photos from years ago could well be the most terrifying sights we've ever seen! In 2015 we think we're all that with our crazy expensive state-of-the-art costumes but looking at these pictures, we're doing it all wrong. Check them out!

Many people keep a bowl of candy by the door during Halloween for the many trick-or-treaters that come calling on October 31st. But if anybody turns up on your doorstep dressed like anyone in the pictures below, it's not candy you're going to need. No, it's a crucifix and a bottle of holy water. Because as you can see from this list compiled by Bored Panda, these vintage Halloween costumes are absolutely terrifying.

Circuses are naturally creepy, but vintage circus photos are truly terrifying. Here are 22 scary pictures from old circuses, including freaks, creepy clowns, ...