Carbon Costume Movies
The Grabber from The Black Phone
The Grabber (played by Ethan Hawke) is the horrifying antagonist of the film The Black Phone, based on the short story of the same name. The Grabber is a child abductor and serial killer who wears a terrifying white devil mask with a mouth that can change from smiling to frowning. When he abducts his latest victim, the Grabber dresses as a magician with a black top hat and white face makeup. To recreate his look, you’ll likely need to cut the arms off a red turtleneck sweater, as short-sleeved versions can be difficult to find, and layer it under a black polo shirt left unbuttoned. If you want to wear a devil mask as part of your costume, you use some white spray paint to alter a more commonly available red one. Alternately, a lower face mask designed for paintball can get the job done with some white face paint.
Paul Atreides from Dune
Paul Atreides (played by Timothée Chalamet) is the main character of Dune. Paul is heir to a powerful family, the son of Duke Leto and Lady Jessica. Paul has visions of the future in his dreams, including many of Chani Kynes, a Fremen from the desert planet of Arrakis. On his home planet Caladan, Paul is often seen wearing dark military-style suits with band-style collars and knee-high boots. When his family is attacked and he and his mother seek refuge with the Fremen, they wear stillsuits designed to recycle their sweat and tears into drinkable water. Recreating the complex suits can be tricky, so it will help to be a little flexible with the design. Layering padded motocross armor can help achieve a similar look, and don’t be afraid to use some spray paint to get the color right. Cut the sleeves off a hooded cardigan to finish the look.
Selina Kyle from The Batman
Selina Kyle (played by Zoe Kravitz) is an ally of Bruce Wayne in the 2022 film The Batman. Selina is well-known to DC Comics fans as the real name of Catwoman, the Gotham villain and occasional love interest of Batman. In this iteration, Selina helps Batman while the Riddler torments the city with threats of violence. To recreate some of Selina’s best looks, you’ll want to focus on dark leather pieces. Getting her catsuit exactly right can be tricky, so don’t be afraid to fake the jumpsuit look with separate pieces masked by a strategically placed belt. Focus on the overall aesthetic and silhouette rather than getting bogged down in the details.
Amber von Tussle
Amber von Tussle is the secondary antagonist of the musical Hairspray. Played by Brittany Snow in the 2007 movie and Cameron Dove in the 2016 live television special, Amber is a blonde beauty who often makes fun of Tracy Turnblad. Hairspray is set in 1962, providing you with plenty of opportunities to recreate some classic vintage looks. Finding exact matches for these kinds of costume pieces is almost impossible, so if you’re having trouble, be sure to focus on the classic silhouettes of the ’50s and ’60s to make your own one-of-a-kind look. Though the most iconic looks for this character may be her chosen costume for the Miss Teenage Hairspray competition, there are plenty of vintage looks to choose from throughout the film or special, so don’t limit yourself and get creative!
Doc Holliday
Doc Holliday is a character in the American Western film Tombstone (1993). Although portrayed by Val Kilmer in the movie, he was actually a real person in history. In the mid 1800s, Doc was an actual cowboy, gunman, and gambler, as well as close friend and associate of lawman Wyatt Earp. He played a significant role in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, developing a reputation of killing more than a dozen men in his altercations.
Tuesday from UglyDolls
Tuesday is one of the minor antagonists in UglyDolls. She is a Perfection doll who is part of the Spy Girls. While sassy like Kitty and Lydia, she can also be air-headed and forgetful. Tuesday spends much of her time trying to impress Lou, although he shows no interest in her. Use this costume guide to dress in her school uniform.
George Harrison from Yellow Submarine
In the animated musical film Yellow Submarine, George Harrison travels with his Beatles mates John, Paul, and Ringo travel by a yellow submarine with their friend Old Fred to Pepperland.
Paul McCartney from Yellow Submarine
In the animated musical film Yellow Submarine, Paul McCartney travels with his Beatles mates John, George, and Ringo, travel by a yellow submarine with their friend Old Fred to Pepperland.
Sarah from Assassination Nation
Sarah Lacey (played by Suki Waterhouse) is a main character in the dark comedy satire film Assassination Nation. Alongside her sister Em and friends Lily and Bex, Sarah must survive the town of Salem after chaos and violence erupt in the wake of a hacker leaking private data. Sarah has soft pink hues added to her blonde hair, which can be achieved with hair chalk or a wig. When recreating her most iconic look from the film, you can substitute a plain red trench coat if you’re not willing to shell out for the shiny leather replica jacket.
Antonio Madrigal from Encanto
Antonio Madrigal is a character in Disney’s Encanto. He is five years old, the third child of Felix and Pepa as well as the youngest child in the Madrigal family. His siblings are Dolores and Camilo. However, he is closest to his cousin Mirabel, whom he lives with in the nursery before getting his gift. He’s anxious about the ceremony, but Mirabel is there to hold his hand as he opens his door. It is revealed Antonio possesses the gift to communicate with animals. His closest companion is a toucan who often rests on his shoulder or arm.
