If you’re a child, chances are you’ve had your Halloween costume planned out for months, and it’s probably not particularly unique. Let us guess: a ghost? Vampire? One of the Avengers? All right, short-stack, you’re new to this, so we’ll give you a pass. But if you’re an adult going through all the trouble of dressing up and leaving the house, something generic isn’t going to cut it. And if you’re not going to go ironic or overly clever, you might as well be relevant. Thankfully, this year’s crop of movies provides a ton of inspiration. If you’re a bit behind, here are seven films to watch before making up your mind.

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