Carbon Costume cult classic
Flash Gordon
A football player isn’t the most likely interplanetary hero. But he might just be the one Earth needs with Ming the Merciless pushes the moon closer to our planet in an attempt to destroy it. Thankfully Dr, Zarkov finds Flash Gordon (played by Sam J. Jones) and takes him to the planet Mongo to save all of humankind!
It might sound like a stretch. But, hey, it was the ’80s. And it makes for a really great closet cosplay.
You’ll want to start with a blonde wig, tan slacks, a brown leather belt, and white sneakers. After that all you need is the signature Flash Gordon t-shirt and you’re ready to save the galaxy!
Mr. Dark
Mr. Dark (Jonathan Pryce) is the villain of Ray Bradbury’s classic novel Something Wicked This Way Comes and its 1983 Disney adaptation. He is a sinister man who is the leader of the Autumn People and he bears tattoos all over his body; one for each person successfully tempted into joining the Dark’s Pandemonium Carnival he founded and runs. Tattoos optional.
Bub the Zombie
“Bub” is the name given to a zombie who was “domesticated” by Dr. Logan in George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead and is one of the protagonists of the film. He’s notable for being the only zombie in the Living Dead trilogy to properly fire a gun and becomes fully sentient. Gun and chains optional.
Big Ronnie and Big Brayden
Big Ronnie and Big Brayden are the protagonists of the 2016 cult classic comedy-horror film The Greasy Strangler. They are an estranged father and son pair, with Big Ronnie being obsessed with grease, and possibly being the mysterious serial killer the Greasy Strangler. They run a disco tour in Los Angeles, hence their bright pink uniforms. When Big Brayden gets a girlfriend, Big Ronnie sets out to make her his.
They Live Alien
They Live is an action horror film from John Carpenter in which a drifer finds out a large percentage of the American population who hold power are actually aliens, and that all written text really say subliminal messages such as “OBEY” or “STAY ASLEEP”. Best done in groups. Recommended you make an “OBEY” picket sign.
Leslie Vernon
Leslie Vernon is the focus and antagonist of the cult classic mockumentary comedy-horror Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon. He is a wannabe serial killer inspired by the likes of Jason, Michael, and Freddy (who in this world really exist). What he lacks in physical power he makes up for in his cunning planning and setting up of traps for his would-be victims. Don’t forget to wear and tear his clothes. Leslie Vernon walks barefoot, so it’s recommended that you wear sandals when not posing for pictures. Black face paint for the black circles around his eyes.
The Re-Animator
Herbert West (Jeffrey Combs), also known as the Re-Animator, is the villain of the cult classic 80s comedy-horror film “Re-Animator”, its sequels, and its 2011 stage musical, all based on HP Lovecraft’s short story “Herbert West–Reanimator”. He also was the subject in the Dynamite Comics series “Re-Animator” and even crossed paths with Ash Williams from Evil Dead in the Army of Darkness Vs Re-Animator comic series (An fun idea for a pair cosplay). Chemistry tubes/head optional. Bring “life” to any party in this gross out costume!
Dr. Frank-N-Furter
In Rocky Horror Picture Show, when Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry) isn’t wearing hospital scrubs he’s strutting his stuff in fishnets and platform heels. While we can’t promise that imitating his look will transform you into a “Sweet Transvestite from Transexual Transylvanian” we can assure you that nearly everyone will know where you got your inspiration. Dr. Frank-N-Furter has a style that is unmistakable.
Jareth the Goblin King
Jareth (David Bowie) is the Goblin King who is summoned by Sarah to take her infant brother away. He gives Sarah a chance to get her brother back if she can make it through the Labyrinth. Along the way he distracts her with song and dance but it’s his choice of pants that distracts viewers.
