You're probably looking horror movies for the thrill of being scared, the thrill of knowing a jump scare is just around the corner, or maybe - depending on your style - the gore and gore so prevalent in the genre. It's not likely you watch these movies for fashion, but why not?
Horror movies, like all movies, have teams of people working behind the scenes to design the most perfect wardrobe for the cast. They create looks based on the film's time period and location in the world and the character's personality and style. The fashion seen in all movies regardless of genre is truly an art form and an important aspect of the movie, even if it goes unnoticed by some viewers. In case you haven't noticed them before, these are seven of the most iconic outfits in horror movies.
7 Mod Mode - Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Rosemary's Baby is a well-known psychological thriller that premiered in 1968 and is based on the 1967 novel of the same name by Ira Levin. It is about Rosemary (Mia Farrow), a young, pregnant woman who comes to believe that her strange, elderly neighbors are part of a satanic cult and grooming her to use her baby for their rituals. This horror classic was remade years later in 2014 as a two-part TV miniseries starring Zoë Saldana.
Throughout the film, Farrow wears very current pieces of clothing, most of which are chosen to create a kind of sweet and innocent look that suits her character. She wears babydoll nightgowns and a lot of light pastels, especially a lot of blue and yellow, which were very popular colors in the '60s. Rosemary's look is very modern and also includes many collars, different checkered and other patterns and hats as accessories.
6 Michael Myers' overalls - Halloween franchise
Halloween is by far one of the most well-known, successful horror film franchises. The first movie starring killer babysitter stalker Michael Myers premiered in 1978 and turned into a massive 13-movie franchise. Directed and scored by John Carpenter with co-writing from Debra Hill, Halloween is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential horror films ever made and has even been selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress - plus Jamie Lee Curtis in her film debut.
In terms of movie villains, Michael Myers is instantly recognizable and his outfit and terrifying silhouette are a big part of why. From his blank sinister white mask to his navy overalls, it's a standout look that has lasted throughout the franchise and inspired decades worth of Halloween costumes.
5 Wendy Torrance's Cozy Overalls - The Shining (1980)
The shining is one of Stephen King's most famous book-to-movie adaptations. Premiering in 1980 with Stanley Kubrick in the director's chair, this psychological horror focuses on writer and recovering alcoholic Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) who takes a job as a janitor at the historic Overlook Hotel during the winter months with his son Danny and his wife. Wendy (Shelley Duvall). There's a lot to unpack in the film's complex plot, from Danny's psychic abilities - dubbed "the shine" - to Jack's slow descent into madness after a winter storm strands the family in a hotel where supernatural forces are at work. All this comes together to create an immersive, layered horror.
The fashion in this film is the winter of the 1980s and the best looks come from Duvall's character Wendy. From her red jumper and tights topped with a blue dress, to her signature look leading up to the famous "Here's Johnny" scene. She wears a cream turtleneck with a green plaid button-up shirt, layered with a brown overall dress, tights and boots. It's a simple, layered winter look, but it's very classy and would look great today.
4 Casey Becker's Movie Viewing Sweater - Scream (1996)
from Wes Craven scream premiered in 1996 and had one of the best cold openings ever. The film begins with Casey Becker (Drew Barrymore), home alone and preparing for a movie night with her boyfriend. She starts making popcorn when she receives a mysterious phone call from a stranger who turns out to be Ghostface. He taunts Casey, making her increasingly uncomfortable, and asks her questions like "What's your favorite scary movie?", and some of the movie's other most quotable lines. It is eventually revealed that Ghostface is at Casey's house and he chases after her before finally killing her before her parents get home.
Throughout this scene, Barrymore wears a cream cable knit jumper and light wash loose jeans - perfect for a cozy movie date. She also has a perfectly shaped blonde bob with bangs and dark russet lipstick, which was very popular in the 1990s. It's such a simple look, but it's instantly recognizable and iconic and it's an easy look to recreate, making it perfect for Halloween.
Another great Wes Craven, A nightmare on Elm Streetpremiered in 1984 and — like scream - became a successful film franchise. At this point, the concept of A nightmare on Elm Street is known. When teens fall asleep, they have nightmares of Freddy Krueger attacking them with his knife finger, but the nightmares are real because the teens wake up, barely coming out of the dream alive, and some don't wake up at all. Freddy Krueger himself (Robert Englund) has quite an iconic outfit with his ripped red-and-green striped sweater and brown fedora hat, but the real eye-catching look comes from Johnny Depp's character Glen.
A nightmare on Elm Street was Depp's film debut at the age of 21. He gained attention for his broody, naughty attitude and then catapulted him to a hugely successful career. His most iconic look unfortunately comes from his last scene before he dies. He is wearing a short football shirt and sweatpants when he is sucked into a hole in the middle of his bed by Freddy as he falls asleep. This is where one of Craven's most iconic movie scenes pops up, with the fountain of blood spouting from Glen's bed through which his mother walks. The cropped shirt for men was very trendy in the '80s and while it looks great, it has - unfortunately - faded away until recently when the trend started to slowly make a comeback.
2 Jennifer's Heart Hoodie - Jennifer's Body (2009)
Jennifer's body is a 2009 horror comedy about a demon-possessed high school student (Megan Fox) who exclusively kills her male classmates. Jennifer's body failed to stand out at the box office, but has since gained a cult following following the #MeToo movement, has since been identified as a feminist cult classic.
The movie has plenty of great 2000s fashion moments, but one of the best is Jennifer's pink cropped hoodie with red hearts all over it. Jennifer is the school's hot "it-girl" so her looks are often top-notch compared to her classmates, and while this hoodie look is pretty simple, it looks great and it's a funny juxtaposition that her demonic, boykiller character wears a cute, pink hoodie.
1 Grunge Fashion - The Craft (1996)
The craft premiered in 1996 with Robin Tunney, Neve Campbell, Fairuza Balk and Rachel True. It is a supernatural horror that follows a group of outcast teenage girls who begin to practice witchcraft but experience negative consequences from their practice. It's such a fun, witchy movie that probably inspired a generation of teens to become wannabe witches.
The fashion in the movie is very 90s, witchy and a little goth. There are long maxi skirts and dresses, lots of layers, floral designs and throws, dangling chains and cross pendants, and lots of black and muted colors. It's all very grungey and cool and it's a timeless aesthetic as it's made a comeback and is trendy again today.
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