Murder mystery costume generator
Costumes make a murder mystery party, but nobody wants to spend a fortune on one night. The trick is one or two pieces that instantly say who you are: a fedora and a pocket watch, a feather boa, a sheriff's star cut from cardboard.
Pick a theme and a character type to see budget ideas you can pull from your closet or a thrift store, plus dressed-up options for guests who want to go all in.
On a budget
Bootlegger
- A vest over a button-down with the sleeves rolled to the elbow, plus suspenders if you own them
- A flat cap or any brimmed hat from the back of the closet
- Prop: an empty glass bottle with a hand-lettered “Medicinal Tonic” label
Dressed up
Bootlegger
- A three-piece pinstripe suit or a pinstripe skirt suit with a pocket square
- Two-tone spectator shoes and a wide silk tie
- A wooden crate of “tonic” bottles and a thick roll of play money
How to use it
- Choose your theme, then a character type, or press “Surprise me”.
- Start with the budget ideas: most use things already in a closet.
- Add one statement accessory. It does more than a full costume.
- Share the idea with your guest, or let Killer Cast give every character three costume ideas automatically.
Questions
Do guests have to dress up?
No, but most people enjoy it more with at least one prop or accessory. Make it optional on the invitation and offer budget ideas.
What if someone hates costumes?
Suggest a single accessory that fits their character, like a name badge, a hat or a pocket notebook. It still counts.
Are costume ideas included with Killer Cast?
Yes. Every character comes with three practical costume ideas and one small prop to bring, right on the guest's private invite page.
On party
night
The real screens from a sample Old Hollywood Awards Night party. Your guests get their own, written around your list.
The invite 
Their part 
Clues each round 
The Evidence Locker
One of them did it
Pick a theme, add your guest list and see your cast in seconds. The preview is free.