Looking for a costume and you've hit all the thrift stores around town? Can't figure out where to find a jello mold for a brain? It's the middle of July and you need some fake teeth to impress all your friends at that elite event next week? Look no further than Morris Costumes.
Back in 1960, actor Philip Morris (to my knowledge, no relation to the cigarette company formerly known by that name) started a costume company in the basement of their home. With his connections, he rapidly became a supplier to many productions - apparently including a 1967 film clip that many know and love as "proof" that bigoot is real!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJjUt2sXo5o
Today there are five stores and their Dr. Evil's Haunted House is one of the more popular attractions in the Charlotte area, with as many as eight events at the Monroe Road location for one price. If you've never been in, you must check out this place. It's almost too much to comprehend, even if you have seen it.
Just make sure you get there early around big events, because costume rentals and even accessories can go quickly - they have a massive amount of stock, but it's not unlimited.