If you have already started to plan this year’s Halloween costume, you might have taken some time to look in a costume store or two or check out the selections online. A major part of the costume industry includes Halloween masks
“Mask”erading In The Movies
Costumes are an essential feature of visual media such as cinema and theatre. In the ancient times, the symbol for Greek theatre was that of two masks — one joyful and the other sorrowful. Back in those times, the actors had to wear huge masks that amplified their voices. The ancients were used to seeing characters as tall as seven feet thanks to their enormous masks and high shoes. After all, the characters had to be seen and heard by the people in the audience.
Making A Petrifying Entry
Ever wondered how it might be to have a Jekyll and Hyde kind of a transformation? Well, Halloween is one occasion that allows us to find out. It allows us that one evening in the year when we have the freedom to dress however we like and walk the streets without wondering about what others will think. Of course, if our outfits are attention grabbers, there is great fun in watching others stare in envy and admiration.
Fabulous And Freaky Costumes For Halloween
What would Halloween be without all the costume parties? “Dress up as your favorite ghost or ghoul” says the invitation card. Then we have to answer the age-old question: “What should I go as?” Irrespective of whether we are horror movie fans, there is no denying that we all enjoy the idea of scaring other people. Halloween allows us to go about scaring people without being reprimanded in return. From children to senior citizens, we all love to dress up as our favorite ghouls…