Carbon Costume Movies
El Macho from Despicable Me 2
Eduardo Perez, better known by his supervillain alias El Macho (voiced by Benjamin Bratt) is the main antagonist of Despicable Me 2. After faking his death 20 years prior, El Macho reemerges as a successful restaurant owner and evil villain. El Macho wears a luchador mask, wrestling singlet, and cape and Eduardo dons an open red satin shirt and slim black jeans while working in his restaurant.
Jack Whitman from The Darjeeling Limited
Jack played by Jason Schwartzman is the youngest Whitman brother. He is the hopeless romantic of the bunch. He writes fiction based on his true-life experiences but denies it even though it is made clear as day. He truly plays up to being the emotional baby brother of Peter and Francis. He is so heartbroken over his ex he continues to wear the hotel robe from where he saw her last. Jack rarely even puts shoes on for most of the film but once or twice is caught in men’s sandals. He finds a love interest wherever he goes and uses this as a distraction from his brothers on their trip.
Jin from Abominable
Jin (voiced by Tenzing Norgay Trainor) is a popular guy who is more interested in his hair and looks than what’s happening around him. It makes sense that he has such a neat, clean cut appearance. He is Peng’s cousin, and a friend of Yi. Jin ends up on a journey with Yi and Peng to help a lost yeti get home in Abominable.
Columbus from Zombieland 2
In Zombieland Double Tap, Columbus (played by Jesse Eisenberg) continues to live by a long list of rules that inform his survival, but he has created a relatively normal family life in the wake of the zombie apocalypse. Columbus is still neurotic and he sinks into a depression after his girlfriend Wichita turns down his proposal, but he remains a more than capable zombie slayer. Columbus’ outfit is comfortable and makes running from and fighting zombies as easy as it can be.
Randy Meeks from Scream 2
Randy Meeks is a main character in the first two Scream movies. He’s a horror movie fanatic, which makes him paranoid about the identity of Ghostface. Despite surviving the Woodsboro murders, he gets murdered during the Windsor College Murders. While trying to help Gale and Dewey, Ghostface pulls him into a van, slits his throat, and stabs him four times. In Scream 3, his sister, Martha, delivers a tape he made before his death. Randy warns the survivors of what to expect, foreshadowing a third killing spree.
James Cole from 12 Monkeys
In 12 Monkeys, James Cole (played by Bruce Willis) is a prisoner who is offered parole if he can complete a dangerous mission that involves time travel. James is sent back to 1996 from the year 2035 in order to try and stop a plague from plunging the world into chaos and wiping out millions of people. During James’ first trip back in time, he is inadvertently sent to 1990, where he meets animal rights activist Jeffrey Goines. James wears several outfits, depending on which timeline he is in, but one of his most recognizable includes an army green jacket and burgundy zip up sweatshirt.
Albert Henckels from The Grand Budapest Hotel
Albert Henckels (played by Edward Norton) is an inspector tasked with investigating the death of Madame D. in Wes Anderson’s film The Grand Budapest Hotel. Henckels wears his military uniform throughout the film. He also has a long grey fur coat to stave off the bitter cold.
Austin Powers
“Oh behave!” Austin Powers (Mike Myers) is the main hero in his self-titled spy parody movies. He is a 60s era British spy who enjoys cracking jokes and flirting with the ladies. After his arch nemesis, Dr. Evil (Mike Myers) freezes him in a cryonics experiment, he must adjust to life in the 90s. The movies follow his attempt to blend in while also trying to stop Dr. Evil’s malevolent plans. This groovy costume will have everyone saying “yeah baby!”
Charlie Graham from Hereditary
Charlie Graham (played by Milly Shapiro) is the sister of Peter and the daughter of Annie in Ari Aster’s horror film Hereditary. Charlie is a strange young girl with an affinity for preserving the heads of dead birds. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes apparent that her penchant for the weird and macabre is related to a far more sinister destiny. Charlie’s outfit consists primarily of a large, oversized orange sweatshirt, and you can certainly get creative with any props you include as part of your costume.
Berkeley from Zombieland 2
In Zombieland Double Tap, Berkeley (played by Avan Jogian) is a pacifist living in a post-apocalyptic world. When he crosses paths with sisters Wichita and Little Rock, Little Rock is immediately smitten by his handsome looks and unique perspective and they hit the road together. Berkeley wears breezy linen clothing, plenty of wooden beads, and is never seen without his trusty guitar so he can play his “original” tunes.
