This Saturday, adults and children alike will don costumes and indulge in the various rituals associated with All Hallows’ Eve. From the scary to the silly, social media will be awash in costumed friends and family. While striking a menacing pose can enhance the fright factor, remember that some of the most terrifying images were created with simple costumes, a roll of film, and an anonymous person behind the mask. While contemplating how to look your scariest, enjoy this selection of unsettling photographs of Halloweens past.

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