Dr. Acula Costume
He's a doctor... and a vampire! Squeeze the letters together.
Dr. Acula is the hilarious, fictional vampire doctor from J.D.'s screenplay in the hit sitcom Scrubs [1.1.4]. This fan-favorite costume perfectly blends classic medical scrubs with gothic vampire accessories. It is a comfortable, highly recognizable, and budget-friendly choice for comedy lovers and cosplay events.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $30–60
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What you need for a Dr. Acula costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Dr. Acula costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Light Blue Medical Scrubs
A matching set of a short-sleeved V-neck scrub top and loose-fitting scrub pants in hospital blue.
DIY: Use any old blue scrubs or a light blue V-neck t-shirt and matching sweatpants.
Vampire Cape
A black fabric cape, ideally with a high, stiff stand-up collar and a shiny red satin lining.
DIY: Safety-pin a length of black fabric or a black bedsheet around your neck, lining the inside with red fabric.
Stethoscope
A standard black-tubed medical stethoscope worn draped around the neck.
DIY: Use black tubing or a thick black cord with a painted silver bottle cap at the end.
Vampire Fangs
A pair of realistic plastic vampire fangs or custom-fit dental caps.
DIY: Cut fangs out of a clean white plastic milk jug or use classic plastic vampire teeth.
Custom Name Tag
A white clip-on or magnetic name badge printed with 'Dr. Acula, M.D.' in bold black lettering [1.1.2].
DIY: Write 'Dr. Acula, M.D.' on a piece of white cardstock and tape or pin it to your scrub top.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Dr. Acula costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the light blue medical scrub top and matching scrub pants.
- 2
Fasten the black and red vampire cape around your neck, ensuring the high collar stands upright.
- 3
Clip or pin the 'Dr. Acula, M.D.' name tag to the left breast of your scrub top.
- 4
Drape the stethoscope around your neck so the chestpiece hangs down the front.
- 5
Insert the vampire fangs into your mouth, securing them according to the package instructions.
- 6
Slick back your hair with gel to complete the classic, dramatic vampire aesthetic.
Makeup & hair
Slick your hair straight back using a generous amount of hair gel or pomade for a classic, dramatic vampire look. Apply a light layer of pale face powder to give yourself a slightly undead complexion, and add a small trickle of fake blood at the corner of your mouth.
Dr. Acula for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with a friend dressed as Turk in his 'Blackula' (or 'Dr. Acula' director) outfit.
- group
- Assemble the Sacred Heart hospital staff with J.D., Turk, Elliot, Carla, and Dr. Cox.
- kids
- A fun, spooky-meets-silly look using kid-sized blue scrubs and a mini cape.
- Plus size
- Scrubs are naturally loose-fitting and highly comfortable, making this an easy fit for all body types.
- pet
- Put a tiny black cape on a dog wearing a blue pet bandana.
Tips
- Keep a small container of dental wax or fang adhesive on hand in case your fangs lose their grip during the night.
- Scrubs are incredibly comfortable and have plenty of pockets, making this the perfect costume for carrying your phone, wallet, and keys.
- If the weather is cold, wear a long-sleeved white or light blue thermal shirt underneath your scrub top.
- Practice your best dramatic vampire cape-swish and medical jargon for funny photo poses.
Dr. Acula costume FAQ
- Who is Dr. Acula?
- Dr. Acula is a fictional character from a screenplay written by J.D. (John Dorian) in the TV show Scrubs [1.1.4]. He is a doctor who also happens to be a vampire.
- What do you need for a Dr. Acula costume?
- You need a set of light blue medical scrubs, a black vampire cape with a red lining, a stethoscope, vampire fangs, and a name tag that reads 'Dr. Acula, M.D.'
- How do you make the Dr. Acula name tag?
- You can easily DIY the name tag by writing 'Dr. Acula, M.D.' on a piece of white cardstock or a blank sticker, then pinning or sticking it to your scrub top.
Did you know? The joke of 'Dr. Acula' (removing the period from 'Dr.' to spell 'Dracula') was inspired by a classic stand-up comedy bit by Mitch Hedberg, which the Scrubs writers adapted into J.D.'s long-running screenplay gag.