Boston, MA
Move over sexy nurse, there’s a new queen of Halloween. Spirit Halloween reports that its top-selling costume so far this year is none other than Aunt Gladys from the horror movie Weapons. The bizarre character—known for her haunting stare, oversized glasses, and inexplicable accessories—has sparked a cultural moment no one saw coming.
According to store insiders, over 85,000 Aunt Gladys costumes have already shipped, and some locations have sold out entirely. The costume includes a bowl of water, a can of Campbell’s soup, and a twig—yes, really. It’s weird, it’s simple, and somehow it’s everywhere.
This puts Aunt Gladys in the same costume hall of fame as Wednesday Addams, the Sanderson Sisters, Harley Quinn, and those anonymous jumpsuit guys from Squid Game. But unlike those, this look is confusing enough to double as a conversation starter and a horror flex.
Some are calling it lazy genius. Others are just calling their Spirit Halloween to see when it’ll be back in stock.
