Mum horrified by terrifying Amazon Grinch costume that left her kids 'traumatised'

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Most people are familiar with the beloved Grinch character, who is known for trying to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville.

The legendary villain, who has been played by Jim Carrey and voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, is well-known for his iconic green fur and sarcastic sense of humour.

One family were excited to receive a festive Grinch costume they had ordered online, but were left immensely disappointed when it turned up resembling more of a Gremlins outfit.

Angie Dickson bought the £40 costume from Amazon and planned to wear it during the festive season, the Mirror reports. However, when she donned the costume, along with a Santa Claus hat and coat, she left her daughter "traumatised" - with the youngster claiming her mother resembled an "alien".The 43-year-old said: "What we thought was coming was this nice Grinch outfit, but what turned up was like something off 'Scream’.