Vampires get mentioned often enough in this blog as an example for brainstorming. This is because they are a diverse creature with several interpretations throughout history, media, and cultures in general.
I did go as a vampire once! |
What is a Vampire?
Typically, Vampires are reanimated dead aristocracy that drink the blood of humans to sustain themselves.
Tell-Tale Features
- Fangs
- Undead Features
That's about it! Vampires are an 'accessible' monster to dress up as. Literally, it's a person with fangs. Anything else is window dressing. Coming up with what to wear and any details can be done through a Brainstorm or Image hunt. There are also a wealth of characters to choose from if you want to go for more of a cosplay.
There are interpretations of the monster that are more animalistic or grotesque that may require some Prosthetics.
Common Themes
Gothic, Aristocracy, Bats, Blood, Coffin
Inspiration References
- Count Dracula (Novel/Old Films)
- Nosferatu (Early Cinema)
- Blackula (Film Series)
- What we do in the Shadows (Film/TV series)
- Vampire the Masquerade (Books/Games)
- Twilight Saga (Books/Films)
- Lost Boys (Film)
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series)
- Castlevania (Animated Series/Video Games)
- Vampire Hunter D (Anime/Manga)
- Hellsing (Anime/Manga)
- Blood+ (Anime/Mange/Film)
- Underworld (Film Series)
- Blade (Film Series)
Some of my favorites are Vampire the Masquerade, What we do in the Shadows, Castlevania, and Blood+.
Where to Start
Figure out your fang plan early on. This is one of those creatures where you can find many competent kits for clothes, makeup, and other accessories.
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