Homemade Exorcist Girl Costume for Halloween - DIY Guide
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The character of Regan McNeil, the little girl from the exorcist has become one of the most famous characters in the history of cinema, and actress Linda Blair will forever be associated with this famous horror character. As one of the most terrifying characters in the history of horror, it's also a great idea for a character fancy dress costume.
If you want your costume to turn heads this Halloween, then follow these simple steps and create your own exorcist girl costume.
Steps to follow:
First, you need a plain dressing gown. It should ideally be white with very few or no decorations or branding—the plainer, the better! Remember, it should be a simple style just like in the film—the older and more granny-ish, the better! See the photo to give you a rough idea! Additionally, you can add some artificial dirt or stains to make it look even more authentic and worn.
The key to this costume is, without a doubt, the makeup. Start by painting your face with a plain white base layer, which you will be able to find in any fancy dress shop. You could also use foundation that is lighter than your natural skin tone. For a more ghastly appearance, consider adding some subtle gray and blue hues to mimic the pallor of the possessed.
Next, you will need to draw your eyes. With a brown eyeliner pencil and eyeshadow, you can give yourself the baggy, ringed eyes of the girl from the exorcist. Use your finger to smudge the makeup and give a more natural, authentic appearance. For added effect, you might want to include some red or purple tones around the eyes to simulate a more sleepless, haunted look.
Next, you will need to spend some time creating the scars of the girl from the exorcist—an essential part of this Halloween costume.
If you aren't the most talented makeup artist, you can buy them in your local costume shop and stick them to your face. But if you fancy yourself a talented makeup artist, then you can follow our guide on doing fake wound make up. You can enhance the realism by adding some fake blood around the scars for a freshly wounded effect.
Now mess your hair up. You can use a comb and turn your head upside down to give you a tangled look and make you stand out as Linda Blair, the actor who played the little girl in the exorcist. To add more volume and mess, consider using a teasing brush and some hair spray to maintain the wild and unkempt style throughout the night.
If you want to add an even more dramatic effect to your costume, buy yourself some special black contact lenses, or very green colored ones just like the girl in the exorcist. Why not go the whole way, add some black marks on your teeth, and even act a little bit possessed! To complete the look, practice some iconic lines or eerie sounds from the movie to truly embody the character.
So there you have it, all the steps you need to create the authentic look of Linda Blair, the girl from the exorcist - the perfect Halloween costume!
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Tips
- Try to reproduce the exact look of the girl from the exorcist. Pay attention to the small details like her posture and expressions for a truly convincing costume.
- Have fun while you do your makeup, after all, Halloween is a celebration that is all about having fun! Remember to take breaks and enjoy the creative process with friends or family.
