As Halloween looms, TikTok users are getting into the spooky spirit. The users have found a unique way to celebrate the spookiest holiday of the year.
During Spooktober, the Ghostface mask trend made a successful comeback, transforming the platform into a chilling “Scream Cult.”
But, this peculiar trend underscores a creative and unusual turnover. The trend has made a creepy mask the main catalyst for quirky romantic moments. What is behind the craze about the unexpected intersections of romance and horror?
The Ghostface trend was started in 2021 as a promotional stunt for the movie, “Scream.” However, it resurfaced in October 2023, with a steamy twist, where partners buy Ghostface masks for romantic role-play. The trend was made popular by the BookTok community after their discussion over mask kinks. This led the platform to create cosplay viral videos, mainly focusing on the Ghostface masks.
What Is the Ghostface Masks Trend Over TikTok? Explaining the Twist Inspired by the BookTok Community
From the prediction of the Doomsday conspiracy to sightings of the Blue Smurf cat, TikTok is known for its unpredictable content. However, the latest trend to sweep the platform has been raising eyebrows, leaving mouths wide open.
In late 2021, TikTok users changed their profile pictures to the Ghostface mask. This was done to build anticipation for the new Scream movie set to premiere in January 2022. This mass profile picture change created the vibes of “Scream Cult.” This was appreciated to the point where users followed one another and celebrated their excitement for the film’s release.
Fast forward to October 2023, and the Ghostface mask is back in the spotlight. Nonetheless, the trend has got a little spicy twist to it. This time it was not about a profile picture only but a mask and a quirk of role-playing. With these ingredients, it has now turned into a “Ghostface husband trend.”
In this new trend, TikTok users are giving or asking their significant others to buy Ghostface masks. Then, they are asked to cosplay as the lead character of the movie. Here is the steamy twist: instead of running away, their partners are seen making out with them on camera.
Apparently, the trend was inspired by the BookTok community discussion about “masks” and “masks kinks.” This gained traction, with countless videos featuring recommended books and cosplayers, where the Ghostface mask became the focal point. Well, talk about Halloween, and people have a room full of ideas!
A user named @elitereading posted a very cheesy trope where her boyfriend was leaning against the doorframe. But that is not what made it viral. It was the Ghostface mask plastered on his face. The TikTok accumulated over 10 million views, setting the trend in motion.
Afterward, numerous viral videos caught the eyes of the viewers, leaving singles to burn and couples to recreate. However, like always, the audience over the internet was divided with their unique take and opinion on the trend.
Some find the Ghostface trend amusing and exciting, while others were blown- away by the display of intimacy on the camera. Comments sections of the creators are more colorful than the decorations of Halloween.
Trends these days aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. What was your reaction to such TikTok videos? Also, which side are you on, those who enjoyed or those who were flabbergasted?
Let us know in the comment section.
