Cody Huskins: Built Like a Monster, Moves Like a Myth
When Cody Huskins isn’t buried beneath layers of latex, leather, and blood-soaked horror iconography, he’s doing something just as intense—working security, a profession he’s dedicated nearly 15 years of his life to. At 44 years old, Cody balances long shifts, brutal training sessions, and an ever-growing presence in the horror cosplay and indie film world with a discipline that mirrors the very monsters he brings to life.
Security pays the bills. Fitness fuels the body. Horror feeds the soul.
And it has since he was five years old.
Born in the Shadows
Long before social media algorithms or convention spotlights, Cody was a kid obsessed with transformation. Halloween wasn’t just a holiday—it was a lifestyle. Dressing up came naturally, and horror became the gateway drug. Michael Myers stalked his childhood imagination. Friday nights were sacred, spent glued to USA Up All Night marathons of Friday the 13th.
But the obsession started even earlier—before he could read.
Walking into video stores in the 1980s with his parents, Cody would drift straight to the VHS horror section. The box art alone—grotesque, mysterious, forbidden—was enough to ignite something permanent. Those covers didn’t just sell movies; they created worlds. Worlds Cody would one day step into.
Not a Costume—A Character
What separates Cody Huskins from the sea of horror cosplayers isn’t just craftsmanship—it’s commitment. He doesn’t play horror icons for laughs or TikTok trends. He becomes them.
“I’m dedicated to the characters I portray,” Cody explains. “I’m not dancing around acting goofy like some of these other idiots.”
That dedication shows in the details: posture, pacing, breath control, and silence. Especially silence.
Cody is drawn to characters who don’t speak—those who dominate a room with sheer physical presence. His performances rely on body language, controlled movement, and menace you feel before you understand it. When the eyes are visible, he uses them like weapons.
Forged in the Gym
Horror doesn’t just look brutal—it is brutal.
Cody’s workouts are punishing by design. Heavy weight. Minimal rest. High stamina. No shortcuts. Physical fitness isn’t preparation—it’s a daily requirement. That intensity translates directly into his performances, allowing him to endure long shoots, heavy costumes, and physically demanding roles without breaking character.
The monster doesn’t tap out.
Leatherface Put Him on the Map
While Cody has portrayed several iconic characters, one stands above the rest: Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006).
What began as a small cosplay project exploded into a defining moment. The resemblance was uncanny—his towering build, long hair, and raw physicality mirrored actor Andrew Bryniarski so closely that social media took notice. TikTok and Instagram engagement surged. The internet crowned him.
Leatherface didn’t just fit Cody—it revealed him.
The Price of Passion
Like many independent artists, Cody’s journey hasn’t been without obstacles. High costs, time management, and balancing a day job with travel and filming were constant challenges. His solution? Adaptation.
He learned how to build smarter, source cheaper, and move strategically. And when it came to acting, he found something rare—a company willing to work with his schedule and support his ambitions.
Sometimes the real win is finding people who don’t stand in your way.
The Kane Hodder Effect
Ask Cody who his ultimate idol is, and the answer comes instantly: Kane Hodder.
Hodder’s portrayal of Jason Voorhees didn’t just inspire Cody—it educated him. He studied every movement, every tilt of the head, every breath. Those lessons didn’t stay with Jason alone; they shaped how Cody approaches every character.
One day, he hopes those studies pay off in the ultimate full-circle moment: sharing the screen with Kane Hodder himself.
What’s Next
Cody Huskins isn’t slowing down—he’s loading the next chamber.
He’s set to appear in upcoming projects with Redhawk Crescent Studios, including The Creep Next Door, and a highly anticipated fan film Jason vs. Freddy ’89, written by Josh Adams, where Cody portrays Jason from Friday the 13th Part VII.
And for the cosplay world? A brand-new Leatherface mask is already on its way to his mailbox.
The nightmare continues.
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