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Becoming a Halloween Monster: Werewolf

 The werewolf or wolfman is another classic monster for Halloween. However, because of its animal nature, there can be some complications. 


What is a Werewolf?

A werewolf is a human who turns into a wolf or wolf-like creature during a full moon. The "curse" can be passed on via a bite from a werewolf. 

Tell-Tale Features: 

  • Excessive Hair
  • Fangs
  • Claws 
  • Ears and Tail (sometimes)
The thing with werewolves is you can go for various levels of human vs animal features. A costume with more human features is easier to accomplish than a full-out animal suit.  Prosthetics are common for this costume whether it is extra body hair or adding a snout. However, you could also go full or partial fursuit with this creature. 
Another common interpretation is a bit more of the "cat lady" route where you add ears and a tail. 

An untamed, wild aesthetic is the norm, but norms are just launching points for creative ideas. 

Common Themes

  • Flannel
  • Hunter
  • Torn Clothes
  • Wolf Features
  • Full Moon

Inspiration References

  • The Wolf Man (Old Cinema)
  • Teen Wolf (TV series)
  • What we do in the Shadows (Film/TV Series)
  • Underworld (Film Series)
  • Dragon Age Origins (Video Game)
  • Twilight (Books/Film Series)
  • Monster Prom (Video Game)
I know there are more but this is what I could think of off the top of my head. 

Where to Start

Again, when Halloween rolls around, you are likely to find kits related to a werewolf costume. But it is also up to you how "wolfy" you want to go. The more animal features you want to include, the more time you will need. 

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