Bring back basic witch Halloween – ‘clever’ costumes are ruining all the fun

The Independent - Oct 31, 2026

Once upon a time, being scary was enough; these days, spookiness has been replaced by a thankless competition for the most obscure pop culture reference. When did it all get so smug and exhausting, asks Helen Coffey

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