Snake Lady Neck Cowl Appliance Worn by Vivian Kyle from the film "Goosebumps"

This Snake Lady neck cowl appliance appeared in the 2015 film adaption of Goosebumps, based on the horror novels for tween and teens by R.L. Stine (b. 1943) and directed by Rob Letterman (b. 1970). The appliance was worn by actor Vivian Kyle (b. unknown) who is also known for roles in Siren (2016) and Hallowed Be Thy Name (2020). Kyle is only credited as “Monster #15” in the film credits. The appliance was created by make-up artists Fionagh Cush (b. unknown) and Steve Prouty (b. unknown), who won an Oscar for his work on Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (2014).  

The Snake Lady character first appeared in Escape from the Carnival of Horrors, the first in the Give Yourself Goosebumps gamebook series (2015). In the film, Snake Lady is one of the monsters released by Slappy the Dummy and seen briefly during the book burning scene before attacking Madison High School with the other monsters. 

The original Goosebumps book series was published between 1992-1997 and consisted of 62 books, although spin-off series continue to be published. It has spawned a television series, a film, video games, and comics. The books have sold over 400 million copies worldwide in 35 languages.  

The neck cowl is made of embossed and sculpted latex foam skin, and mounted on black plastic neck structures.