Sure, it’s fun to be a princess or a Ghostbuster for Halloween. But for kids (or parents) who crave a costume on the dark side, we’ve found the best of the baddies, inspired by the movies. Check out these eight awfully adorable outfits that you can make at home that show it’s oh so fun to be bad.

Scarlet Overkill: Ever since the Minions movie hits theaters this summer, it seemed clear you'll see a bazillion sassy bouffants ringing the bell for a treat. It’ll be overkill (ha). So get ahead of the game and turn your tween into Scarlet stat with this detailed DIY.  

Wet Bandits: Quite possibly two of the most notorious villains known to boy, Marv and Harry are more than bandits in Home Alone – they’re scene stealers. Which is exactly what your two will be when they become the fumbling hobos. Just make sure they know that leaving the water running is not part of the costume.

Maleficent: Here’s a costume that’s perfect for daddy’s little villain. All it takes is a few grocery sacks, some foil, and that death stare she gives you during the school-days morning rush to bring Sleeping Beauty’s nemesis to life. 

Darth Maul: Have a warrior with a master mind on your hands? Darth Maul might be the perfect fit. Not familiar with the Sith Lord? Just ask your kids if they know who the red-faced scary dude from Star Wars is. Then get to work. 

Cruella De Vil: This just might be the cutest li'l villain roaming the Web. The monster from 101 Dalmatians does require a bit of nimble finger work – making a tutu from scratch – but there’s no sewing. And you could skew evil with some painted-on pointy brows, but, really, why mess with a good thing? 

Queen Grimhilde: She doesn’t know how to talk to birds, so Snow White’s out. You have, however, caught her countless times talking to herself in the mirror. Grimhilde, it is. She will be the fairest of the trick-or-treaters for sure.

Syndrome: There’s but one rule the Incredibles’ suit designer goes by: “No capes!” Well, rules are made to be broken. This is a villain soiree after all. Complete the outfit with a pair of felt booties and make sure he knows he has to monologue every few minutes.

Darth Vader: Luke, this is your costume. Here are two more words to get excited about: Semi. Homemade. But for those of you overachiever parents, and you know who you are, there’s an awesome how-to for making a papier-mache Darth mask.