The Great Old Ones may lay dormant underneath the sea in R’lyeh but it’s time for them to awaken. Cthulhu Costumes for Halloween are a great way to spark fear and awe into mankind (or at least your fellow party-goers).
If you’re a fan of H.P. Lovecraft and his Cthulhu Mythos then why not dress up as this dreaded and revered creature for Halloween?
Did you know that Lovecraft intended the name Cthulhu to be pronounced ‘Kuh-loo-loo’? Nowadays in cosplay and in general discussion it is most often pronounced ‘Kuh-thoo-loo’.
Cthulhu is described as looking part giant, part dragon and part octopus with a pair of rudimentary wings. Since this description is general and somewhat vague it is really open to interpretation and your creativity. You can create an awesome Cthulhu Halloween costume using ready-made supplies or make one from scratch.
I hear the call of the Cthulhu!
Piece Together Awesome Cthulhu Costumes for Halloween
While there may not be any head-to-toe ready made Cthulhu costumes available there are some pretty rockin’ accessories that you can buy to create an amazing Cthulhu costume.
Start with dark green or black clothing. Then, you need to consider whether or not you want to include wings. If you don’t, then I’d suggest adding a black or dark green cape to create a sense of intrigue for your costume. Unless you’re willing to cut a hole in the cape, I think it might prove difficult to add wings and a cape. So pick one or the other. Here are a few options:
Hooded Cape — Choose Green or Black for your Cthulhu Costume
Green Mechanical Cthulhu Wings – 76″ WingspanGreen Dragon Wings – Cthulhu Cosplay
The mechanical wings would be a great addition to any Cthulhu costume. They measure 25″ when contracted and 76″ when outstretched — just pull on the string to open the wings.
Another option is the two-piece latex dragon wing set, complete with tail. Comes in a selection of colors including green, black, and black with silver.
Another low-key option is to wear a Cthulhu sweater. This cozy number has the Cthulhu on the front surrounded by symbols from the Necronomicon. Available in a range of sizes from XS to 3X.
Next, you’ll want to add a mask and other accessories.
Cthulhu Masks
Green Latex Cthulhu Costume MaskDetailed HP Lovecraft Latex Cthulhu Mask
You can’t go wrong with either one of these creepy Cthulu costume masks. Both are made from latex, are one-size fits most, and have slits below the eyes allowing for limited vision.
Green Knitted Cthulhu Costume Beanie/Face Mask
If you’re concerned about visibility, then another great option is a knitted hat/face mask combo. Get all the creepy Cthulhu vibes without limiting your vision.
Cthulhu Hands
Green Latex Cthulhu Costume HandsGreen Dragon Gloves – Cthulhu Costume
A pair of latex Cthulhu gloves (with sucker details on the fingers) is a great way to finish off your costume. They can also be reused in the future if you dress up as the Creature from the Black Lagoon.
Another option is a pair of green dragon hands. I just love the sharp nails and spikes on this pair of latex gloves, and they would look excellent if you went with the dragon wings shown above.
Cthulhu Jewelry
If you’re not in the mood for latex gloves but want some Cthulhu accessories, consider a Lovecraftian Cthulhu-inspired ring, earrings or lapel pin.
Gothic Punk Cthulhu Octopus Ring
Sterling Silver and Black Leather Tentacle Ring
HP Lovecraft Cthulhu Lapel Pin
Sexy Cthulhu Costume Ideas
If you’d rather a sexy costume than a scary one, you can easily adapt the concept and create a sexy Cthulhu costume. Wear a dress or bodysuit of your choosing, then add some cute wings and green hair extensions.
Dragon Cape Wings for a Sexy Cthulhu CostumeClip-in Green Hair Extensions for a Cthulhu Costume
Skip the mask and add make-up to finish off your sexy Cthulhu costume. You can keep it simple and go with a green smoky-eye, or you can use facepaint and create an awesome tentacle Cthulhu look.
DIY Cthulhu Costumes
If you’re looking to make parts of the Cthulhu costume (or even the whole costume) yourself then here are some tutorials to spark your inspiration:
How to Make a Cthulhu Mask: Create a Cthulhu half mask with tentacles that will allow you to see, drink and speak with ease.
Make a Cthulhu Inspired Headpiece: Create a paper mache Cthulhu-like monster mask with velvet tentacles.
And if you have the time to make you own Cthulhu Halloween costume from scratch, check out this awesome homemade Cthulhu latex suit tutorial:
Featured Image: Cthulhu by doctorserone via Flickr, used under CC 2.0.
Updated: October 1, 2022
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