Carbon Costume Movies
Barbara Maitland from Beetlejuice
Barbara Maitland (Geena Davis) is the wife of Adam Maitland in the 1988 Tim Burton film Beetlejuice. After the two die, they enlist the help of bio-exorcist Betelgeuse to get the family who moved into their home out. For her monster form, remember to get a long brown curly wig and attach it to the mask, since for some reason it is made bald.
Olivia Wenscombe
In the Prestige, Olivia Wenscombe (Scarlet Johansson) is the assistant and the lover of magician, Robert Angier. She is sent to spy on his rival, Alfred Borden, but only serves to fuel the feud by playing both magicians against each other. Set in 19th century London, Olivia’s costumes include bustiers and corsets with embellishments, stockings, and other accessories commonly found on burlesque dancers.
Noah Dietrich
In The Aviator, Noah Dietrich (John C. Reilly) is Howard Hughes‘ chief executive officer for his business empire. He served Hughes from 1925 to 1957, before they had a falling out over Dietrich’s capital gains income. Though the portrayal is accurate in terms of style, personality, and mannerisms, one criticism is that the film downplayed his role in Hughes’ success.
Dollface
Dollface (Gemma Ward) is the leading female killer from The Strangers, most notable for her big-eyed baby doll mask and knocking at the door asking if Tamara is home, along side The Man in the Mask.
Errol Flynn
In The Aviator, Errol Flynn (Jude Law) is a 1930’s actor known for his romantic swashbuckler and action roles. He was known for his charm, good looks, and off-screen scandals. He crossed paths with Howard Hughes many times during their respective careers.
Alfred Borden
In The Prestige, Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) is a working-class magician who is engaged in a dangerous rivalry with another magician, Robert Angier. Based on the real-life magicians, Borden’s clothing reflects a modest lifestyle in Victorian England.
Flash Slothmore
In Zootopia, Flash Slothmore is one of the fastest and quick-witted sloths working at the DMV. Unfortunately, that still is extremely slow, which wastes a lot of time for Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde when Flash starts telling them a joke.
Man in the Mask
In The Strangers, the terrifying leader of the three strangers, the Man in the Mask (Kip Weeks) is easily recognized by his burlap mask with a smiley face. He’s also called Sackhead or Baghead by fans.
Jean Harlow
In The Aviator, Jean Harlow (Gwen Stefani) was an actress and sex symbol in the 1930’s. She got her start in film in Hell’s Angels, directed by Howard Hughes. She was one of the biggest and most glamorous stars of the 1930’s, known as the “Blonde Bombshell,” “Platinum Blonde” and the “Laughing Vamp,” though she tragically passed away at age 26.
Robert Angier
in the film, The Prestige, Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman), “The Great Danton,” is an aristocratic, 19th century musician who develops a dangerous rivalry with another magician, Alfred Borden. Based on the real-life magician from London, his costumes are typical of what a wealthy man would’ve worn in Victorian England.
