7 Perfect Halloween Costume Ideas Inspired From Your Favorite Netflix Shows for 2024
Netflix has not only taken the barrel of responsibility to bring forth cinematically brilliant content that caters to all age demographics but the OTT mogul has also turned responsible for the latest social media slang, fashion trend, and basically anything that could become the Internet's next obsession. All this combined makes it the perfect rearing ground for Halloween costumes.
From giving us the perfect Halloween child in the form of Wednesday Adams to taking a page from any fashionista's dream with Emily in Paris, here are 7 Netflix-inspired costumes that will make you, the talk of the town, or at least Instagram.
Martha from Baby Reindeer
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Of all the Netflix originals to ruin one’s peaceful night’s sleep this season, Baby Reindeer has taken the lead, both thrilling and unnerving with equal precision. Borrowing a page from Joe Goldberg’s personal guide to sociopathy, the series introduces us to Martha, a female antagonist who does not need gimmicks to get under your skin. Although Martha does not have any outrageous costumes that would make people recognize you from a mile, the art of subtlety much like in the series can be tasked with handling the front seat on this one.
With Mekel Bailey bringing the real 2015 London touch to the series, Martha from Baby Reindeer can be the perfect character for anyone not willing to go all out on Halloween costumes this year. No capes, no outlandish outfits, just the unnerving presence of someone who could dismantle your life with a smile. Not to mention, you can also bring your own Baby Reindeer along on this one.
The One Piece squad
Netflix did not simply shake the jar of unsuccessful anime adaptations with the release of its One Piece live-action series, but completely shattered it. While the OTT Mogul has gotten enough praise for its cinematography, plot, and performance, the sheer authenticity of the costumes went under appreciated. And the 2024 Halloween festivities can be just the time to correct that mistake.
One Piece’s live-action adaptation provides a veritable smorgasbord of costume choices, from the ever-optimistic Monkey D. Luffy, the fiery Nami, to the dashing Sanji and the colorful chaos of Buggy. And while the series may not be drenched in spooky Halloween-core vibes, that works entirely in your favor. After all, who would want to be the tenth Harley Quinn of the night?
Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender
While One Piece successfully crashed down Netflix's chart of adaptation debacles, Avatar: The Last Airbender was a hit and a miss. However, while one can fault the plot, the costumes of the show brought to life by the talented Farnaz Khaki Sandigh were every bit of a gem as the original. Making cultural influences the focal point, with his dark red-colored cape, Khaki gave Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender an authentic touch, and for the audiences, a hero to be for Halloween.
Taking inspiration from Khaki’s culturally influenced designs will not just help you look the part, but will ensure that you practically glide through the night bending not only elements but perhaps the four great evils: anxiety, nervousness, normality, and isolation.
Geralt from The Witcher
With everyone agreeing that Henry Cavill deserves more following his consecutive retirements from DC and The Witcher, Halloween costume ideas could not get any easier. Given that The Continent was set up in the fantasy land by Andrez Sapkowski, dressing up as Geralt might be three swords and a big wig away from the norm, which is perfect if you are looking to make an impression this year.
The beauty of the Geralt costume, however, lies in its flexibility. Too lazy to haul around armor? Not to worry. Simply toss on a loose, white button-down shirt, adorned with a brooding expression. After all, if Liam Hemsworth can do it, who is to say that you cannot?
Penelope Featherington from Bridgerton
One true winner from Netflix this year that had everyone calling in sick for work was Bridgerton Season 3 starring Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton. Released in two volumes on the OTT Mogul, the Bridgerton series was a withered fashionista's dream as its dreamy gowns and waistcoats dragged the aristocratic era back with them. But while these costumes might leave a die-hard fashionista with visions of empire waistlines dancing in their head, they are hardly what one imagines when thinking of Halloween fright, and this is where creative freedom comes into play.
Add a touch of dark eyeshadow to Penelope Featherington's look as she penned down the letters that changed the plot, and you have a never done before: Penelope Featherington if she was in a horror movie Halloween costume for 2024.
The Squid Game doll
Barbie may have become the most talked about doll momentarily in 2023, but the ride or die (with extra emphasis on the 'die') will remain Youngee, more affectionately known as the creepy doll from Squid Game. In a series packed with contestants that would quite literally do anything to survive, this immobile doll quite literally shot through hearts.
With Season 2 of Squid Game releasing around the same time as Halloween, the Red Light, Green Light doll is not only the perfect low-effort Halloween costume but can also help you serve as a collective dump of everyone's Squid Game Season 2 theories. Moreover, with the pink guards already being done down to the last thread, the yellow doll is the perfect unique take from Netflix's Squid Game.
Korea from Rebel Moon- Part Two: The Scargiver
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There is nothing quite like Zack Snyder to stir the pot and nothing quite like Zack Snyder's thriller science fiction on paper and horror on screen, the Rebel Moon 'trilogy'. While the trilogy’s biggest twist may be how stunningly mediocre it turned out, there is one thing that Snyder consistently nails: his characters.
Whether it is Henry Cavill’s brooding Superman or Sofia Boutella’s rebellious Kora, Snyder seems to possess a talent for making us care about these intriguingly stoic figures, even when the plotline asks far too much of our patience. Not to mention, with her worn-down beige cape, Kora serves as the perfect low-effort Halloween costume as you get the aura of a seasoned space warrior with minimal fuss.
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Which of these Netflix inspired Halloween costume ideas for 2024 was your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.
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Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui
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