What is The Mask?
The Mask is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Release date
- May 10, 1988
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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The Mask is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Comedy. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A nobleman dons a mask to win love, but his darkness remains visible.”
- Sharp satire of aristocratic decadence
- Concise 92‑minute runtime
- Dark themes may contrast with comedic tone
Watch it if you appreciate darkly comedic period stories about hidden vice.
Features adult themes and moral ambiguity, best for mature audiences.
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What genre does The Mask (1988) belong to?
It is classified as a comedy.
How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
When was The Mask released?
It premiered on 5 October 1988 in France.
What is the central premise of the movie?
A debauched nobleman uses a mask to pursue a woman, yet the mask cannot hide his evil.
Is this film related to the 1994 Jim Carrey movie of the same name?
No, the 1988 film is a separate, unrelated work.