Chrishell Stause dresses as Maleficent while Justina Machado is Carrie on DWTS’ Halloween episode

Chrishell Stause dresses as Maleficent while Justina Machado is a blood-drenched Carrie on DWTS’ Halloween costume episode

In the week leading up to Halloween, ABC’s Dancing With The Stars tried to scare up some excitement.

The celebrity contestants and their dance pro partners dressed up in costume for Monday night’s episode.

Selling Sunset star and fan favorite Chrishell Stause put on a stunning display as Disney character Maleficent, played on the big screen by Angelina Jolie.

Costume episode: In the week leading up to Halloween, ABC’s Dancing With The Stars tried to scare up some excitement with Chrishell Stause leading the way dressed up as Maleficent

Chrishell flashed cleavage in her costume that had a plunging neckline and she added gladiator-style black heels.

Her partner Gleb Savchenko wore a complementary black and purple outfit.

The pair performed on the telecast by dancing Paso Doble to In the Air Tonight by VonLichten.

Disney character: The Selling Sunset star flashed cleavage in her costume that had a plunging neckline. Her partner Gleb Savchenko wore a complementary black and purple outfit

Disney character: The Selling Sunset star flashed cleavage in her costume that had a plunging neckline. Her partner Gleb Savchenko wore a complementary black and purple outfit

Gruesome: Actress Justina Machado wore a sleeveless prom dress splattered in 'blood' that was inspired by the classic horror film Carrie

Gruesome: Actress Justina Machado wore a sleeveless prom dress splattered in ‘blood’ that was inspired by the classic horror film Carrie

70s vibe: Her dance pro Sasha Farber channeled a high school football star as they recreated the prom finale of the Brian de Palma movie

70s vibe: Her dance pro Sasha Farber channeled a high school football star as they recreated the prom finale of the Brian de Palma movie

Actress Justina Machado opted for a costume inspired by the classic horror film Carrie.

She wore a sleeveless prom dress splattered in ‘blood’ while dance pro Sasha Farber channeled a high school football star.

The duo did the tango to Take Me to Church by MILCK. 

Monica Aldama, the head coach from Netflix docu-series Cheer, and pro Val Chmerkovskiy danced Jazz to Beyonce’s Fever while dressed in costumes inspired by Nurse Ratched from One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest.

No Dr. required: Monica Aldama, head coach from Netflix's Cheer, and pro Val Chmerkovskiy wore costumes inspired by Nurse Ratched from One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

No Dr. required: Monica Aldama, head coach from Netflix’s Cheer, and pro Val Chmerkovskiy wore costumes inspired by Nurse Ratched from One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest

Spotty: The Bachelor and Bachelorette star Kaitlyn Bristowe was inspired by Disney's Cruella de Vil while pro Artem Chmerkovskiy referenced 101 Dalmatians with his suit

Spotty: The Bachelor and Bachelorette star Kaitlyn Bristowe was inspired by Disney’s Cruella de Vil while pro Artem Chmerkovskiy referenced 101 Dalmatians with his suit

Val’s brother Artem Chmerkovskiy is partnered with The Bachelor and Bachelorette star Kaitlyn Bristowe.

The pair danced Paso Doble to Disturbia by Rihanna, with Kaitlyn dressed in a costume inspired by Disney’s Cruella de Vil while Artem referenced 101 Dalmatians with his suit.

Skai Jackson was inspired by Bride of Chucky for her Monday night outfit.

Her pro partner Alan Bersten repped the evil doll and the duo danced the Argentine Tango to Everything I Wanted by Billie Eilish.

Horro: Skai Jackson was inspired by Bride of Chucky for her Monday night outfit. Her pro partner Alan Bersten repped the evil doll

Horro: Skai Jackson was inspired by Bride of Chucky for her Monday night outfit. Her pro partner Alan Bersten repped the evil doll

Iconic villain: Rapper Nelly dressed as Freddy Krueger from the Nightmare on Elm Street movies, pictured with dance partner Daniella Karagach

Iconic villain: Rapper Nelly dressed as Freddy Krueger from the Nightmare on Elm Street movies, pictured with dance partner Daniella Karagach 

Tenuous link: Jeannie Mai dressed in a costume inspired by Hannibal Lecter. She's shown posing with pro Brandon Armstrong

Tenuous link: Jeannie Mai dressed in a costume inspired by Hannibal Lecter. She’s shown posing with pro Brandon Armstrong

Birds of a feather: Nev Schulman showed up as the Black Swan from the ballet Swan Lake, with pro partner Jenna Johnson as the white swan

Birds of a feather: Nev Schulman showed up as the Black Swan from the ballet Swan Lake, with pro partner Jenna Johnson as the white swan

Other contestants included Nelly, dressed as Freddy Krueger from the Nightmare on Elm Street movies, Jeannie Mai, dressed in a costume inspired by Hannibal Lecter, and Nev Schulman as the Black Swan from the ballet Swan Lake.

Johnny Weir decided to portray the classic horror figure of Dracula.

Judges Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba also participated, dressing up in Halloween costumes.

Enthusiastic portrayal: Johnny Weir decided to portray the classic horror figure of Dracula

Enthusiastic portrayal: Johnny Weir decided to portray the classic horror figure of Dracula

DWTS judge Bruno Tonioli also dressed up for the special Halloween episode

Carrie Ann Inaba also participated as the creepy clown from IT

Elaborate disguises: DWTS judges Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba also participated, dressing up in Halloween costumes