The key facts
- Young people dressed as characters from horror films, games, and cartoons walked around Kitay-gorod on the night of November 1
- Among the looks were Pyramid Head and the nurse from Silent Hill, characters from Scream, and medieval warriors
- The situation was calm; police officers periodically checked documents of those gathered
Halloween festivities in central Moscow
On the night of November 1, the streets and alleys of Kitay-gorod in Moscow were filled with young people dressed as characters from horror films, video games, and cartoons. Photos and videos from the scene are shared by Life.ru. Participants gathered in groups, staged impromptu photo sessions, and showed off their looks — from ghost and witch masks to characters from popular horror films; some complemented their costumes with makeup, masks, and themed accessories.
Who came and in what
Fans of the Silent Hill game series are visible in the footage as Pyramid Head and a nurse with a bandaged face. Others chose costumes of characters from the film Scream, medieval warrior outfits, and heroes of fantasy universes. In the crowd there were young people with glowing swords, girls in bright outfits, and groups in yellow hazmat suits — apparently a reference to the series Breaking Bad. Some passersby skipped elaborate costumes, settling for unusual clothing or accessories; there were also gothic outfits and makeup depicting wounds and scars.
Atmosphere and police
The area has venues with themed decorations: near some cafes, glowing jack-o'-lanterns with carved faces were set up. According to the outlet, the situation remains calm, with participants socializing and taking photos. Police officers periodically drove up to groups of young people to check documents.
Context: the controversy over Paris Hilton's costumes
A separate topic of the holiday was Paris Hilton's photo shoot: she dressed up as Princess Belle from Beauty and the Beast, while her two-year-old daughter London wore a costume of little Chip the teacup. Some social media users were outraged by this distribution of roles: commenters decided that the celebrity could have left the princess dress for her daughter, and a debate began online about the appropriateness of such a choice.
