Halloween is just around the corner and, for geeks, that means a lot of time and consideration spent on coming up with the perfect nerdy costume. However, if you're not a cosplayer and don't have a lot of experience with things like sewing and crafting, the idea of a homemade costume is overwhelming.
Never fear, though. You can now easily create a perfectly geeky and wonderfully scary costume: a BioShock splicer.
In the BioShock video games, splicers are those people left over in Rapture that have pumped themselves so full of genetic mutations that they're not just insane, but also frightening and will attack on sight. They're usually dressed up, covered in blood and look tattered. So putting together their look is simple.
Your first step is to hit eBay or thrift shops and find the perfect outfit. For ladies, a cocktail dress you don't mind ripping to shreds is perfect. For men, a simple pair of slacks and a shirt, vest and tie are what you're looking for. The outfit itself doesn't need to be specific, but if you're doing budget costuming, the rule is that cheaper is better.
Trick or treat!
