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The Final Girl

Always the last one standing, somehow.

A torn flannel, smudged stage blood and a flashlight that is definitely about to die at the worst moment.

HorrorTropeMoviehorrorflannelbloodflashlightslasher
Costume from
DIY
Effort
Moderate
Good for
Adults, Teens
Where to buy this look
Abracadabra NYCBEST PICKStage blood kit · Ben Nye Stage Blood - 1 oz
Abracadabra NYCStage blood kit · Mehron Stage Blood - Bright Arterial / 1oz

About this costume

Always the last one standing, somehow - the Final Girl costume is the horror-movie Halloween costume idea for teens and adults who've watched one too many slashers. Torn flannel, smudged stage blood, and a flickering flashlight make this an instantly recognizable scary Halloween costume.

DIY this look

The Final Girl costume idea is the rare scary Halloween costume you can build entirely from laundry you were already going to retire.
  1. Wear the distressed flannel over a plain t-shirt and jeans.
  2. Smudge the stage blood kit along one sleeve and across the collar - less is scarier than more.
  3. Mess up your hair and keep one shoe slightly untied.
  4. Carry the flashlight angled up at your own face for every photo.

Not quite it?

Hex's nearest alternatives - same energy, different fright.