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Frankenstein's Monster

The rise of the Victorian Novel brought us many wonderful Halloween characters, and Frankenstein's Monster is one of the most notable. Originally published in 1818 (19 years before Victoria was crowned) the story draws heavily on The Enlightenment Era's theories that with the rise of science anything is possible (not morally right - but possible, strange how that is still being discussed today!)

Anything concerning a "mad scientist" has found a special place in popular culture, but it is to Universal Studios that we have to pay thanks for the visual impact of Frankenstein's Monster, this iconic look has been adapted in many subsequent productions, even in the Carry-On version the look can clearly be recognized.

The mask pictured is a very popular version, the dark eye sockets and stitching on the face have been retained but the monster has a benevolent smile that is reminiscent of Herman Munster. It is possible to find prosthetic pieces that can be attached to the forehead to give the squared and extended appearance that we associate with the monster, these come with bolts to glue either side of the neck, these pieces can be coloured and glued into position and the remainder of the skin made up to match. Our friends at www.fancydress.com have green make-up, prosthetics and masks for you to frighten your friends this Halloween.

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