The Mask
The Mask is a 1994 American superhero comedy film directed by Chuck Russell and produced by Bob Engelman from a screenplay by Mike Werb and a story by Michael Fallon and Mark Verheiden. It is the first film in the Mask franchise, based on the comic book series of the same name by Mike Richardson, published by Dark Horse Comics. It stars Jim Carrey in the title role along with Peter Riegert, Peter Greene, Amy Yasbeck, Richard Jeni, and Cameron Diaz in her film debut. Carrey plays Stanley Ipkiss, an ordinary man who finds a magical wooden mask that transforms him into the titular green-faced troublemaker who can cartoonishly alter himself and his surroundings at will. Filming began on August 30, 1993, and concluded in October 1993.
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| Produced by | Bob Engelman
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| Story by | Michael Fallon
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| Running time | 101 minutes
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| Country | United States
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| Budget | $18,000,000 USD
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| Box office | $120,000,000 USD
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- Chuck Russell has said that The Mask started off as a very dark horror film based on the old comic books before being transformed as a vehicle for Jim Carrey's unique comedy.
- This is Cameron Diaz's first movie role.
- Years before Son of the Mask (2005), there was, at some point, plans for "The Mask II", but that sequel was canceled. There was even a contest from Nintendo Power magazine where first prize was a walk-on role in that movie.
- Prior to Cameron Diaz landing the role of Tina Carlyle, the producers had originally suggested a relative unknown but up and coming blonde Anna Nicole Smith for the role. Ultimately the decision was reversed when they found Cameron Diaz while leaving a modeling agency.
- The Ripley Auto Finishing building is also used In Ghost Busters (1984) and Ghostbusters II (1989) as their headquarters.
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