Halloween costumes that are meant to be genuinely scary is now as scarce as hen’s teeth, given today’s preference for cute, more whimsical outfits. But a hundred years ago, when halloween time comes, people mean business - every costume they create is specially crafted to scare the living daylights out of unsuspecting neighbors.
Here now, are 30 of the creepiest vintage Halloween photos we could find. Enjoy!






























H/T Buzzfeed