Rose McCulloch, co-owner of McCulloch's Costume and Party Supplies, knows which Halloween costumes stand the test of time and which outfits fall off the grid. She reflects back on the costume trends that have come and go from the 1980s to now.

Oscar the Grouch is Richmond's most searched Halloween costume this year, per Google data. Why it matters: While locals in other cities are searching for Dolly Parton, Wolverine, Deadpool, vampires and other very normal costume ideas,

Google says “Beetlejuice shrunken head” is the top searched shrunken head of all time. Viral breakdancer Raygun ranked second, with lots of people searching “raygun costume” as well as “green and yellow track suit” and “green track pants.

Google has just released the most searched for costumes in 2024, and the results show influences from film to pop stars. Here are the top 10. (Scripps News)

The list, compiled from year-on-year search data since September, reflects the current interests and creative choices of Halloween enthusiasts.

Raygun, the break dancer, and Beetlejuice sequel character Shrunken Head Bob are among the top picks.