Carbon Costume Movies
Betelgeuse
Betelgeuse, also known as “Beetlejuice” is a trickster and mischievous ghost. He is the titular antagonist of the Tim Burton film Beetlejuice as well as the protagonist of the 90s cartoon series. Known as a “bio-exorcist,” Betelgeuse is able to get rid of the living from the homes of the dead. Say his name three times, and he is summoned.
Patrick Hockstetter
In Stephen King’s It, Patrick Hockstetter (Owen Teague) is a disturbed teen who bullies the Losers Club. He cheers on Henry Bowers as he tries to carve his name into Ben Hanscom’s belly. Ben escapes, and Patrick goes into the sewers looking for him, only to find Pennywise instead.
Jackie Robinson in 42
Based on the real-life player Jackie Robinson, “42” is a biographical film about the integration of Jackie Robinson into Major League Baseball. He was the first African-American player to break the color barrier when he was signed to the Brooklyn Dodgers, and wore the number 42 for his entire professional career. In his honor, Major League Baseball retired the number 42 throughout the league.
Zelda Fitzgerald
Zelda Fitzgerald (Alison Pill) is a character in “Midnight in Paris.” Based on the real-life wife of author F. Scott Fitzgerald, Zelda is a fun-loving party girl who’s always decked out in lavish clothing and opulent jewelry.
Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Full Metal Jacket
“I am Gunnery Sergeant Hartman, your senior drill instructor.” Played by former, actual drill instructor R. Lee Ermey, he is the verbally abrasive, physically abusive, authoritarian marine corps drill instructor in Full Metal Jacket. Seemingly fueled by hatred, he’s armed to the teeth with an unlimited arsenal of nicknames and insults, ready to preemptively annihilate any cadet in his path. He wears the standard drill instructor uniform.
Harold Hutchins
Harold Hutchins and his best friend George Beard are the creators of the comic book character, Captain Underpants, who comes to life after they hypnotize their principal, Mr. Krupps, into thinking he’s the superhero.
Ringwraith
The Ringwraiths, often referred to as the Nazgûl, are Sauron’s ghastly indentured servants. Originally mortal men, they pledged their service to both Sauron and the One Ring in order to achieve immortality. With no visible physical forms, they are identified by their raggedy black robes.
Leatherheads
“Leatherheads” is a comedy film about the early days of professional American football in the 1920’s. The film’s main character, Jimmy “Dodge” Connelly, is loosely based on real-life football player, Harold “Red” Grange, The team, the Duluth Bulldogs, is loosely based on the Duluth Eskimos.
Stu Pickles
Stu Pickles is the wacky toy inventor father of “Rugrats” main protagonist Tommy Pickles. He is a loving and kind father, but like most of the parents in the Rugrats cast, including his wife Didi, he is oblivious and often outsmarted by the babies in the show.
Shotaro Kaneda
Shotaro Kaneda is the leader of the Capsules biker gang and the main protagonist of the Akira manga and anime franchise. He is former best friends with Tetsuo Shima, who he must turn against when the latter goes mad with power.
