Carbon Costume Movies
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.
Patti Mayonnaise
Patricia “Patti” Mayonnaise is the secret love of Doug Funnie and a recurring character in the Disney/Nickelodeon cartoon Doug. This guide will focus on her Nickelodeon design.
Faith Domergue
In The Aviator, Howard Hughes finds a new love interest in 15-year old Faith Domergue (Kelli Garner), after Katherine Hepburn leaves him. Because of her experience with Hughes, Faith Domergue was launched into a successful film and television career. Set in the 1920’s to the 1940’s, her wardrobe is demure and typical of the era.
Heero Yuy from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
The man we know as Heero Yuy is the main protagonist in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, despite not being the leader of the G Team. Having been disciplined since childhood, and with a little genetic manipulation, Heero is the most skilled of the five Gundam pilots. In combat he has no compassion for his enemies and is often described as the perfect soldier, although he normally has no trouble displaying emotion outside of a battle.
Dr. Evil
Dr. Evil (Mike Myers) is the main villain of the Austin Powers trilogy. He is a parody of James Bond villain Blofeld and notorious for his nonsensical plans and pinky pose. He’s often accompanied by his miniature clone, Mini-Me.
Oliver Pike
Oliver, otherwise known as “Pike”, is the rebellious love interest of Buffy in the 1992 film Buffy The Vampire Slayer. He is a lone wolf who fends for himself and takes no shit from anyone if he’s put up to the task. His character is portrayed by Luke Perry.
Director Krennic
Director Orson Krennic (Ben Mendelsohn) is a villain from the Star Wars film Rogue One. He the Imperial weapons developer overseeing the construction of the Death Star, a space station with the capability to destroy an entire planet.
Casey Jones from TMNT (1990)
Casey Jones (Elias Koteas) was first introduced to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in an altercation with Raphael. The two of them actually fought each other in a New York City park, just after Raphael stopped some punk from stealing a woman’s purse and Casey was about to beat them to a pulp for that whereupon Casey turns his aggression on Raphael. The 1990 movie version dresses slightly differently from the late ’80s cartoon Casey Jones.
