Frankenstein Costume Ideas

About Frankenstein

One of the most popular movie monsters of all time, Frankenstein's Monster is the creation of Dr. Viktor Von Frankenstein, a patchwork of parts from dead men brought back to life in an experiment. Although Frankenstein is most recognized from his characterization by actor Borris Karloff in the 1931 film, he was REALLY created by author Mary Shelley in her Gothic novel "Frankenstein: or The Modern Prometheus." Frankenstein has been depicted on screen and on stage since Mary Shelley wrote her novel in 1818. A fun fact, Karloff was not credited for his portrayal in the film. Instead the role of "The Creature" was credited with a series of question marks, a humorous nod by director James Whale to add an air of mystery to the monster.

Dressing up as Frankenstein

Sometimes frightening, sometimes funny, Frankenstein has versatility as a costuming choice. Opt for the classic Borris Karloff Frankenstein mask in classic black-and-white to give a celluloid impression of one of Universal's most uhh... beloved?... creatures. Put on a pair of Frankenstein hands, marled with scars and stitches in black-and-white. Add some height to your presence with a pair of bulky, platform Frankenstein boots. No matter what you wear for a costume, put on a pair of neck bolts to complete your look!

More Costume Ideas

• witch
• funny
• alice in wonderland
• harry potter
• hannah montana
• vampire
• spiderman
• transformers
• princess
• gi joe
• watchmen
• couple
• high school musical
• dickens
• medieval times
• swan
• adult barbie
• slytherin
• tweety bird
• ghost rider
• thor
• julius ceasar
• mrs santa wig
• gypsy
• adult bear
• colonial times
• bear ears
• fake axe
• green goblin
• big bad wolf
• princess mulan
• antlers
• scepter
• batman cape
• carmen miranda
• pilgrim hat
• magician cape
• john travolta
• pig tail nose ears
• mary poppins
• chicken feet
• candy corn
• german
• motorcycle
• fish
• queen victoria
• explorer
• mrs claus wig
• wise
• little bo peep
• three wisemen
• st patricks day
• greek
• french beret
• short wig
• ali g
• lamb
• priscilla presley
• sea otter
• spear
• spats
• jitterbug
• tracy turnblad
• mouse
• child nun
• charleston
• swashbuckler
• train conductor
• charlie chaplin
• jockey
• mrs santa
• sexy stewardess
• reindeer antlers
• mice
• dame edna
• conductor polar express
• 80s prom
• lady luck
• greek goddess
• highlander
• tarzan
• swiss
• santa bags
• fake goatee
• lightsaber
• baker
• butt
• ben franklin
• seventies
• calypso
• king herod
• princess jasmine crown
• beatles wig
• butler
• barbershop quartet
• elvis priscilla presley
• sheep
• gingerbread
• morticia
• bald head cap
• crook
• flapper
• sumo
• samurai
• big ears
• toy soldier
• dark knight
• western
• little red riding hood
• panther
• greaser
• elf shoes