The Beginning of Fall doesn't only mean cooler weather and Football season, but also one of the most popular holidays celebrated around the world, Halloween. For most, dressing up as a favorite character or being someone else for a day is an enticing idea and a great way to take pride in their fandom.
For movie fans, Halloween is the perfect time to dress up as their favorite character for the day and show off their movie knowledge, even if others might not get it. Let's look at some creative costumes that only true movie fans would understand.
Fat Thor (MCU)
Thor is one of Marvel's most powerful heroes and one of the most recognizable due to his long blonde hair, beard, and hammer. As a very capable warrior, he is always ready for a fight and literal centuries of fighting have put him in pretty good shape and have given him a warrior's body. Which is why it came as a surprise to fans when they saw Avengers: Endgame and they saw a more... jolly side to Thor.
Reddit user kolchak-the-elder captured this side of Thor perfectly, with the long red robe, the pajama pants, and the long unkempt hair. Remove the hammer, and this costume can double as The Dude from The Big Lebowski.
Professor Trelawney (Harry Potter)
She may not be the most popular or useful Hogwarts professor, but Professor Trelawney's style and kookiness are iconic and memorable. As the professor of divination, she always had off the wall theories and awkward approaches to teaching her students, even managing to anger Hermione Granger.
She played a big part in the plot and predicted Harry's destiny fighting Voldemort so it's only natural fans would want to pay homage to the wacky professor. As K-Ramblings did with her costume, all you need for a Trelawney look is the big glasses, the long, modest dress, and the vast amount of necklaces, bracelets, and rings. Only true Harry Potter fans wound get this costume.
Muses (Hercules)
Made popular due to the hit Disney movie Hercules, we saw the beautiful and charismatic Muses, the ones who narrated the movie and added a comical and thrilling element to the classic retelling of the Greek Demi-God. They were known for their beauty and their uncanny ability to hit any note and turn anything into a song.
Instagram user and professional cosplayer kieraplease take this simple yet classic look to another level, closely resembling everything, from the hair to the confident pose we saw in the movie. Not a lot of fans would understand but it is nevertheless a very creative and nostalgic Halloween look.
Miss Trunchbull (Matilda)
For those who watched Matilda growing up, they can vaguely remember the mean, no-nonsense principal Miss Trunchbull. She towered over her students and ruled with an iron fist, literally throwing kids around when they misbehaved or putting them in a dark closet to learn their lesson.
Lily, the 7-year-old pictured executed the look perfectly, from the outfit to the props. She even has the red cheeks and the unibrow to complete the look, refusing to even smile for the picture to really capture Miss Trunchbull, who never smiles.
Bearded Forrest Gump (Forrest Gump)
Forrest Gump is one of the most iconic movies of all time, played by one of the most iconic actors of all time. For those familiar with the movie, we know that it follows Forrest's entire life from childhood to adulthood where he starts his own family. He's accomplished a lot, despite his lack of intelligence and one of his biggest accomplishments is literally jogging around the US.
Reddit user ToddGAKKKK takes influence from this part in the movie, showcasing Forest's unkempt beard and hair, along with his unconventional running outfit and cheesy smile. Fans might have a hard time recognizing this look.
Regina George (Mean Girls)
She's the most popular girl in school and the queen bee of her clique, she's so popular she could even pull off the most ridiculous of outfits. Her name is Regina George, the ultimate "Mean girl".
Pinterest user alexxtobin took her look from the sabotage scene in the movie, where Regina confidently wore the inappropriately cut tank top and started a trend that would involve the whole school. The costume isn't just creative, but it is also a testament to Regina George's power.
Seth (Superbad)
Superbad is another comedy classic that developed a cult following due to the performances of Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz Plasse, and Seth Rogen, and Bill Hader. The teenage comedy had a collection of one-liners, iconic, and random moments that still make us laugh today.
Reddit user angelmonsanto took his costume to a whole other level, sporting Seth (Jonah Hill's character) and his go-to party outfit. Complete with the gallon of Tide and the signature curly hair.
Vincent & Mia (Pulp Fiction)
One of the most critically acclaimed movies of all time, pretty much the entry-level movie for any movie self-proclaimed movie buff is Pulp Fiction. Directed by the legendary Quentin Tarantino, Pulp Fiction is wacky out of this world movie, starring Samuel L Jackson and John Travolta.
Pinterest user fervesteves and her partner took influence from this classic relationship between titular characters Vincent and Mia. From the costume to the props. A look Tarantino would surely be proud of.
The Tethered People (Us)
In one of the most modern horror movies Us, we are met with some comedic and truly terrifying moments of twist and turns until the last second of the movie, where moviegoers were left wondering what was next. The movie became so popular due to its unique approach and originality it seemed like everyone saw the movie at least three to four times.
It even influenced the cast of the hit show Black-ish to dress up as the Tethered family, the family that is the mirror image of the main family. They pulled off everything, from the jumpsuits to the scissors and even the white bunny.
Paulie (Juno)
Juno is another classic, responsible for jumpstarting Ellen Paige's career and proving that Michael Cera could be more than just a comedic actor. This coming of age story features a teenager named Juno who gets pregnant and has to deal with the consequences, and eventually has to deal with the conflict of keeping her baby or giving it to a loving family more qualified to care for the baby.
Her baby daddy Paulie, the awkward yet charming cross country runner had a signature look that was flawlessly pulled off by Michael Cera look-alike Bodaciousbagelz. He has the whole look down to the breakfast burrito.