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Clowns may at first seem to be fun, happy characters, but evil clown costumes embody the darker side of merriment.
Clowns can be scary!
Clowns can be scary!
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How Clowns Can Be Evil

While the first impression of a traditional clown may be one of frivolity, the exaggerated makeup, clothing, expressions, and actions of even the happiest clown can be frightening, particularly to young children. Circus clowns often interact unexpectedly with the audience, and an ill-timed prank or joke can add fear to what is meant as a happy event. Because of these experiences, many people develop coulrophobia, or fear of clowns.

That fear is exaggerated with the image of the evil clown, and in fact, many horror movies capitalize on such fears by casting clowns in roles as killers, kidnappers, and other villains. The image is even scarier when compared to the original intention of a clown�an evil clown truly is a good, fun character gone horribly bad. This makes evil clown costumes perfect for Halloween, masquerade parties, and other events where the wearer wants to shock other guests with a twisted, unexpected persona.
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Creating Evil Clown Costumes

There are many elements to an evil clown�s appearance, and careful attention to different details can create a viciously terrifying effect.
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Hair

Clown wigs are often bright, fun colors, but evil clown wigs should have more threatening tones. Instead of opting for pastel rainbow wigs, choose a bold red or blue wig in a solid color. Adding dirt, snarls, or singed edges to the hair will give it a less wholesome appearance as well. A matted, unkempt hairstyle immediately signals that this clown isn�t the fun-loving character he or she may seem to be.
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Makeup

The exaggerated features of a clown face are familiar to everyone, but with subtle changes, the makeup can greatly enhance evil clown costumes. Use bold, darker colors�maroon instead of cherry red, for example�and craft expressions with sharp angles and harsh contrasts. The eyebrows and lips, in particular, should be sharply angled to convey a severe expression even for a smile. Black lipstick and dark eye sockets can add a sinister look, and green or yellow rotten teeth, a well-placed wart, or even skeletal features can create a superbly scary face. Pointed teeth, sharp pointed nails, and scars can all be great makeup details for an evil clown.