The Cursed Amulet III Did Not Disappoint! Here Are GO’s Favorite Spooky Looks
From ‘Jennifer’s Body’ to Whoville, queer creatives brought camp, nostalgia, and a little horror to The Cursed Amulet III celebration.
Featured Image: Photo by Michelle Paradis
Gay Christmas came early to Brooklyn last Wednesday night, and of course, our beloved queer icons showed out.
On October 28, comedian Julio Torres and Disco Nap brought The Cursed Amulet back to Elsewhere for its third annual Halloween celebration. The party welcomed a colorful crowd of comedians, performers, and influencers, all ready to embrace the madness of spooky season.
Torres’s longtime collaborator, Lauren Mandel of Disco Nap, produced the yearly extravaganza, which transformed Elsewhere into a world of childhood wonder and nightmares, where elaborate costumes took center stage. The evening featured a costume competition judged by Caleb Hearon, Patti Harrison, Miss Peppermint, Martine Gutierrez, and NYC Council Member Chi Ossé, with “Halloween SpongeBob” and “Lesbian Aunts from the Grinch” taking home the night’s coveted Cursed Amulet prizes. Guests also danced to sets from DJs including Leland, Ushka, Swimmie, LOKA, and JD Samson.
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Costumes ranged from childhood cartoon favorites to cult-classic horror heroines; this year’s red carpet served transformation, theatricality, and camp. GO was there to catch the action, and these were some of our top picks.
Lauren Patten and Alyssa Eels as Lesbian Whoville Aunties
Lauren Patten and Alyssa Eels brought Whoville to Bushwick, giving us the lesbian couple Dr. Seuss should have considered.
Martine Gutierrez as Jennifer Check
Martine Gutierrez brought everyone’s favorite sapphic horror obsession, Jennifer’s Body, to life—and she’s looking like she might be hungry for more than just delinquent boys.
Elliot Page as a Bee and Peppermint as a Goddess
Elliot Page brought the buzz, while Peppermint brought the divine intervention—talk about a heavenly duo.
Kelley Heyer as a Flower
Kelley Heyer was in full bloom in a headpiece she handcrafted, reminding us why people stop to smell the roses.
Luxx Noir London as Rainbow Dash
Luxx Noir London gave My Little Pony’s Rainbow Dash a drag makeover bringing the whimsy and magic to life.
