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The Mask (1961)
Directed by Julian Roffman
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A young archaeologist believes he is cursed by a mask that causes him to have weird nightmares and possibly to murder. Before committing suicide, he mails the mask to his psychiatrist, Dr. Barnes, who is soon plunged into the nightmare world of the mask.
Length 83 minutes
Actors
Paul Stevens | Claudette Nevins | Anne Collings | Bill Walker | Martin Lavut | Leo Leyden | Norman Ettlinger | W.B. Brydon | Jim Moran | Eleanor Beecroft | Ray Lawlor | Rudi Linschoten | Stephen Ker Appleby | Alfie Scopp | Paul Elsom | Harry Blackstone | Nancy Island | Paul Nevens
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2016 | Movie Screen | Digital | Theater | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
I’m probably overly excited for this. I’ve never seen this before and now I’m going to view this in 3D at Film Center.
Wow. This is one helluva bizarre flick. It utilizes the 3D gimmick in such a unique way; place the 3D glasses over your eyes whenever the main character places the mask on his face. Then experience the ethereal nightmarish world in the third dimension!
It plays like an extended Twilight Zone episode with the mask as the device the drives the story. Put it on and become possessed. But it works in this feature length format. The dream-like fantasy world is haunting. Really enjoyed this viewing on the big screen at Siskel. The restored DCP looks amazing and crisp.
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