Carbon Costume Movies
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.
Vincenzo Coccotti in True Romance
In the 1993 film True Romance, Vicenzo Coccotti (Christopher Walken) is the consigliere to “Blue” Lou Boyle in Detroit. His cool, calm and collected personality is shattered when Clarence Worley’s father, Clifford Worley (Dennis Hopper), insults his Sicilian heritage. In addition to the costume, practice saying, “you’re a cantaloupe,” in your best Walken impression.
Jackie O
Jackie Kennedy Onassis was the wife of John F. Kennedy, and U.S. First Lady from 1961 until her husband’s assassination in 1963. In the film, Jackie, Natalie Portman channels the iconic style and elegance Jackie O became famous for. Pillbox hats, white gloves, pearls, and wool skirt suits were part of her signature look, which would later become known as the “Jackie” look.
Batman (2016)
In Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the iteration of Batman (Ben Affleck), aka Batfleck, is an older, more war weary superhero. When he must face off against the powerful Superman, he spends his millions to upgrade his batsuit to an armored version with kryptonite tipped weapons.
Peter Vincent (Fright Night 1985)
Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowall) is one of the main characters of the Fright Night film series. He is a washed-up horror actor and host of the late night “Fright Night” horror series turned vampire killer after Charley Brewster enlists him to live up to his horror legacy in helping him kill real vampire Jerry Dandrige. For accessories, consider mallets, wooden stakes, or crosses to ward off any vampires.
Steve Trevor
Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) is a WWII, USAF pilot who stumbles upon Paradise Island, the home of the Amazons, which is where he meets Wonder Woman. Over time, he will become Wonder Woman’s friend, partner, and love interest.
