Top 10 Comedy Films About Carnival Costumes

Description: A newly engaged couple stumbles into the bizarre world of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, where costumes and cross-dressing are the norm, leading to a cult classic filled with campy humor.

Fact: The film has a dedicated following with audience participation traditions at screenings. Tim Curry's performance as Frank-N-Furter is iconic.

Description: Michael Dorsey, an out-of-work actor, dresses as a woman to land a role on a soap opera, leading to a series of comedic and heartfelt moments as he navigates life in drag.

Fact: Dustin Hoffman was initially reluctant to take on the role, but his performance earned him an Academy Award nomination. The film was a major influence on the drag community.

Description: Based on the board game, this film features a dinner party where guests must solve a murder mystery, with characters often using disguises and costumes to mislead each other.

Fact: The film has three different endings, each shown in different theaters. It's one of the few films where the audience can choose their ending.

Description: After wishing to be big, Josh Baskin wakes up as an adult, leading to a series of comedic situations where he must navigate the adult world, including a memorable scene at a costume party.

Fact: Tom Hanks won his first Golden Globe for this role. The famous FAO Schwarz piano scene was improvised by Hanks and Robert Loggia.

Description: Daniel Hillard, desperate to spend more time with his children, disguises himself as an elderly British nanny, Mrs. Euphegenia Doubtfire, leading to a series of comedic situations involving his disguise.

Fact: Robin Williams improvised much of his dialogue, making the film even more spontaneous and funny. The makeup process for Mrs. Doubtfire took over 4 hours each day.

Description: Stanley Ipkiss finds a magical mask that transforms him into a zany, cartoon-like character, leading to a series of hilarious misadventures, all centered around his newfound ability to change his appearance at will.

Fact: The film was inspired by a comic book series of the same name. Jim Carrey's performance as the Mask was so iconic that it became one of his most memorable roles.

Description: Armand and Albert, a gay couple, must disguise themselves as a straight couple to meet their son's conservative future in-laws, leading to a series of hilarious costume changes and identity mix-ups.

Fact: The film is a remake of the French film "La Cage aux Folles." Robin Williams and Nathan Lane had to learn to perform drag for their roles.

Description: Mia Thermopolis, an ordinary high school student, discovers she's a princess and must learn royal etiquette, including attending a costume ball, leading to comedic mishaps.

Fact: Anne Hathaway was discovered for this role after being spotted in a commercial. The film was a surprise hit, spawning a sequel.

Description: After a wild bachelor party in Las Vegas, the groomsmen wake up with no memory of the night before, leading to a search for the groom, involving various costumes and disguises.

Fact: The film was shot in chronological order to capture the genuine reactions of the cast. The baby in the film was played by twins.

Description: In a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies, a group of survivors use costumes and disguises to navigate through zombie-infested areas, adding a comedic twist to their survival tactics.

Fact: The film's rules for surviving a zombie apocalypse became a cultural phenomenon. The cameo by Bill Murray was a surprise to the cast.