Ever since i bought the book some 29 years ago, that cover image has been burnished onto my brain, and i have wanted to see the mask in its original glory. Theres nothing like a theater showing to get the full impact of a great movie, unless its seeing it as an impressionable adolescent. Jan 03, 2020 a young archaeologist believes he is cursed by a mask that causes him to have weird nightmares and possibly to murder. Barnes finds himself drawn into the hallucinatory world of the mask. It is the first canadian horror feature, the first full length canadian 3d feature, and the first canadian feature of any kind to find distribution with a major american movie studio. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of. A young archaeologist believes he is cursed by a mask that causes him to have weird nightmares and possibly to murder. The mask 1961 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It tells the story of sardonicus, a man whose face becomes frozen in a horrifying grin while robbing his fathers grave to obtain a winning lottery ticket. Roy lee rocky dennis 1961 1978 he inspired the movie. Interesting film mixing the psychological with the psychedelic. Jan 12, 2016 the mask is proof the movies hit peak 3d in 1961 by. His life was the basis for the 1985 drama film mask.
I was lucky to see this screened in toronto recentlyapparently it has recently had a resurgence as a cult classic. Original theatrical trailer for the mask, newly restored by the 3d film archive, and premiering at the 2015 toronto international film festival. The 1961 the mask is about a psychiatrist who is given an ancient aztec or mayan mask by a patient who has just died. Pit and the pendulum 1961 full movie video dailymotion. Pressbooks were not available to the public and make great collectibles.
The mask movie poster insert vintage 1961 woriginal pair. This is a vintage 1961 original the mask insert poster with a rare original pair of 3d glasses, complete, unused and made in the usa. See the sellers listing for full details and description of any imperfections. When the patient commits suicide, the psychiatrist receives the mask in the. Please take a close look at my pictures so you know the exact condition. The mask 1961 i tried to stop, i cant, i dont want to.
Details about the mask vintage original 1961 movie poster one sheet early gimmick horror. Watch all year 1961 movies and tv shows free online. The mask is a 1961 canadian surrealist horror film produced in 3d by warner bros. It is the first canadian horror feature, the first fulllength canadian 3d feature, and the first canadian feature of any kind to find distribution with a major american movie studio. May 26, 2014 the pit and the pendulum 1961 the pendulum swings. A film most famous for its onset turmoil, the misfits marks a tragic period in film history. This is new and unused, but it does have some light wear from storage, and the tips of the corners are missing, though its not too bad. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. The mask was lowbudget in 1961, and that its kitschy appeal will be limited to genre fetishists. This is an original pressbook that a movie theater would have used to aid them in promoting the film. Sardonicus is a 1961 horror film produced and directed by william castle. The mask 1961 cast and crew a psychiatrist enters a dream world of horror when he experiments with an ancient aztec mask sent to him by a patient.
Feb 02, 2020 a psychiatrist enters a dream world of horror when he experiments with an ancient aztec mask sent to him by a patient. The mask tells the tale of an unusual mask which allows the wearer to a. Mail call today is an incredible double lp of the soundtrack both new and old to the canadian 3d film, the mask. The mask 1961 watch hot english movies free online moviehdz.
The mask vintage 1961 vintage insert poster with an original pair of 3d glasses horror movie usa unused. It was shot in toronto, ontario and is the first canadian horror film. The mask rereleased as eyes of hell is a 1961 canadian surrealist horror film produced in 3d by warner bros. A psychiatrist enters a dream world of horror when he experiments with an ancient aztec mask sent to him by a patient.
It is the first canadian horror feature, the first fulllength canadian 3d feature. Dont be scared, its just william and alexander talking about the restored 1961 movie the mask. Sep 19, 2019 his life was the basis for the 1985 drama film mask. A totally banal murder plot is enlivened by sequences depicting the psychedelic nightmares induced by a magical burial mask, which impel first an archaeologist.
Meanwhile, he battles gangsters who seek the masks powers. You are covered by the ebay money back guarantee if you receive an item that is not as described in the listing. A psychiatrist enters a dream world of horror when he experiments with an ancient aztec mask. Accompanied by his canine sidekick, the mischievous action hero goes gaga for a singer. This obscure bit of horror from canada was filmed in black and white with colored 3d sequences to represent the weird visions of the mask.
Search publications graced the cover of their book with a still from an obscure horror movieactually the first canadian horror movie ever made, and the first canadian film in 3d to boot. Jul 07, 2014 1961 before he commits suicide, an archaeologist who believes an ancient artifact has driven him to madness and murder sends the accursed mask to his psychiatrist. In this video, i talk bout my history with this canadian classic and well take a. The mask is proof the movies hit peak 3d in 1961 the. Black sunday the mask of satan mario bava gold dust woman fleetwood mac neverhasseensnow. The mask 1961 fantastic movie musings and ramblings. Before committing suicide, he mails the mask to his psychiatrist, dr. Hyde like character, most will immediately think of the jim carrey movie or the comic it was based on, but canadian director julian roffman was there first with his 1961 movie also called the mask. Yes, canada has a horror movie about troglodytes and an evil teddy bear. Original movie theater pressbook from the 1961 aip release of prisoner of the iron mask. Radin says the mask makes him kill, and barnes does not believe him. The movie stars off slow then gets more exciting near the end. Vintage magic mystic 3d glasses from the 1961 movie the. While somewhat falling victim to its gimmickry 3d, the mask is certainly a film deserving of attention at least kino lorber believes it does, releasing a 3d bluray via their kino classics imprint.
In the earlymid 1970s, i became a film booker for a small liberal arts college. Up for sale here is this cool vintage magic mystic mask from the 1961 movie the mask. I would have loved to screen the mask on campus, but i had no idea that the stupid stoner campaign launched by new line cinema had changed the title from the mask to eyes of hell. Watch all year 1961 movies and tv shows free online 123movies. Aug 24, 2015 original theatrical trailer for the mask, newly restored by the 3d film archive, and premiering at the 2015 toronto international film festival. Archaeologist michael radin visits psychiatrist allan barnes and claims a mask he found in an ancient city has put a spell on him. The mask 1961 article 1970 by dave sindelar viewing date. A brilliant psychiatrist is possessed by the masks ancient and lethal powers. Watch now for free featured browse more titles movies. The mask is proof the movies hit peak 3d in 1961 by. The doctor feels compelled to put the mask on, and has horrific visions of the walking dead, sacrificial altars and weird chambers with plenty of fire to boot. One film that has flown somewhat under the radar is julian roffmans 1961 surrealist horrorthriller, the mask. A psychologist gets a package from a patient who just committed suicide and the package contains a sinister looking mask which the patient claimed caused weird visions when worn. Apr 26, 2016 when one thinks of a man putting on a strange mask, one that turns him into a dangerous mr.
When told to put on the mask you put on the 3d glasses and see what i would say is a nightmare from the person putting on the mask. From zero to hero a meek, milquetoast bank teller discovers a magical ancient mask that unleashes his deepest desires and gives him the superhuman ability to act on them. Blackbear 2019 very valentine tv movie 2019 bound by movement 2019 cinderela pop 2019 money trap 2019 you cant watch this 2019 the lumber baron 2019 madonna and the breakfast club 2019 marriage killer 2019 disappearance 2019. It was directed by julian roffman, and stars paul stevens, claudette nevins, and bill walker. I would highly recommend this movie to everyone who likes to laugh jim carey plays the part of the mask real good and is really funny for the price i paid it was well worth it to buy it. With paul stevens, claudette nevins, bill walker, anne collings. Prisoner of the iron mask italy 1961 original movie. Here at, we are committed to protecting your privacy.
When the patient commits suicide, the psychiatrist receives the mask in. The mask is a 1961 canadian horror film produced in 3d by warner bros. Watch the mask, the canadian classic horror film by julian. Its been described as truly bizarre, full of unsettling and. Barnes, who is soon plunged into the nightmare world of the mask. Radin leaves, sends barnes the mask and kills himself. The mask 1961 canadian director julian roffman only made 2 films.
Read the full synopsis of the mask, 1961, directed by julian roffman, with paul stevens, claudette nevins, bill walker, at turner classic movies. The second thing you need to know about the mask is that it is ambitious out of all proportion to its modest origins. Then theres roffmans the mask which is a oneiric trippy experience. The plot is full of gaping holes that simply cant be covered, and a lot of loose ends are never explained at the climax.
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