Treat Yourself to 15 Eerie Images Celebrating Halloween

The list

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   Plague-doctor jack-o'-lantern 2021

   Green gas rising from a small jack-o'-lantern evokes the spread of Covid-19, while the subject wears a beaked mask modeled on those of 17th-century European plague physicians. Carrie Ellyson, Ohio.

2. 02

   Village Halloween Parade marchers 2022

   Revelers appear to glow in the dark as they march in New York City's annual Village Halloween Parade. Julia Nikhinson, New York.

3. 03

   Trick-or-treater silhouette 2022

   A young trick-or-treater casts a spooky silhouette, credited as impressive enough to make Count Dracula jealous. Anna Mather, Canada.

4. 04

   Zombie nun in makeshift cemetery 2022

   At a makeshift cemetery in Santander, Spain, even a pious nun is transformed into a zombie. Joaquin Gómez Sastre, Spain.

5. 05

   Pink-masked revelers in Tokyo 2022

   Pink is the color of the night for a mask-wearing trio of revelers in Tokyo. Jonny Dub, Japan.

6. 06

   Jack-o'-lantern held over headless body 2022

   Few objects say Halloween like a jack-o'-lantern, especially when hoisted above a seemingly headless body. Shannon Hogue, Nebraska.

7. 07

   Girl in Day of the Dead-inspired costume 2021

   Held on the first two days of November, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican celebration of life through remembering the dead and is distinct from Halloween; the young girl honors both her Mexican and American heritage with her costume. Alejandra Gonzalez Ruiz, Tennessee.

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   Chucky cosplayer at the fair 2021

   A fairgoer dressed as Chucky, the demonic doll from the Child's Play franchise, gives a coy smile while waiting in line for a ride. Eric Davidove, California.

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   Jack-O'-Lantern Spectacular 2018

   A sea of smiling, scowling and screaming pumpkins lights up the Jack-O'-Lantern Spectacular in Louisville, Kentucky. Jayelyn Lewis, Kentucky.

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    Spider-Man celebrant 2022

    Superheroes from Superman and Batman to Iron Man and Black Panther are popular costume choices; a shivering celebrant channels the web-slinging teenage Spider-Man. Jonny Dub, Japan.

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    New mom covered in baby fluids 2021

    A wry take asking whether a baby is scary enough as a Halloween costume, illustrated by a sleep-deprived new mom. Hyunmin Ryu, South Korea.

12. 12

    Witch removing her makeup 2021

    A woman dressed as a witch gazes at her reflection while removing her makeup at a park in Brazil. Andre Saito, Brazil.

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    Laurie Strode and Michael Myers at tea 2020

    A humorous nod suggesting that if Laurie Strode had reconciled with her estranged brother Michael Myers over tea in the original Halloween film, so many sequels might not have been needed. Jackie Campbell, Kentucky.

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    Maleficent with glowing orb 2021

    To become Maleficent, the evil fairy of Sleeping Beauty, the subject wears black horns and holds an ominously glowing orb. Max Lembo, Georgia.

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    Blue-toned Mystique paradegoer 2022

    A Halloween parade attendee painted in a blue hue akin to the X-Men mutant Mystique takes to the streets of the Big Apple. Julia Nikhinson, New York.