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Clandestine Alien Costumes

Kiersten Essenpreis Pays Homage to the Best Horror Film of the '80s

— November 1, 2011 — Pop Culture
Whereas most fans of the cult horror film 'They Live' would've dressed up as Rowdy Roddy Piper -- the protagonist and an infinitely easier costume -- Kiersten Essenpreis opted instead to disguise herself as the movie's bizarre-looking aliens.

They Live has the all the trappings of a subcultural smash hit: a dystopian narrative, a crafty alien species and a professional wrestler as the lead actor! Yet, the rub of the film occurs when Roddy Piper dons a special pair of shades which instantly reveal Los Angeles to be under the controlling influence of skull-faced aliens! Kiersten Essenpreis sought to honor the trope of a suppressive Martian regime in her Halloween costume, which is made entirely from craftstore-bought masks. Should you find yourself at a party wearing this awe-inspiring outfit, rest assured that anyone who recognizes the references is instantly a friend!
Trend Themes
1. Alien Costumes - The trend of dressing up in alien costumes for Halloween for enthusiasts of cult horror films like 'They Live' creates opportunities for costume makers and retailers to explore new designs and concepts.
2. 80s Horror Films - The trend of paying homage to 80s horror films like 'They Live' through costumes, merchandise, and pop culture references creates opportunities for movie studios, artists, and designers to tap into nostalgia-driven consumerism.
3. Suppressive Regime Symbols - The trend of incorporating symbols of suppressive regimes in pop culture for creative expression and social commentary creates opportunities for artists, writers, and filmmakers to use subversive imagery to convey powerful messages.
Industry Implications
1. Costume Making and Retail - The costume making and retail industry could leverage the trend of dressing up in alien costumes for Halloween as a market opportunity by offering more diverse designs of alien costumes to cater to enthusiasts of cult horror films.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry, including movie studios, artists, and designers, could capitalize on the trend of paying homage to 80s horror films by creating merchandise and pop culture references targeting nostalgia-driven consumers.
3. Art and Film Production - The art and film production industry could explore the trend of incorporating suppressive regime symbols in pop culture as a means of creative expression and social commentary for their works and projects.
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