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The Mask
“Look through the mask...if you can't take it...take it off!”
63%
Movie
1h 23m
AI Analysis
The Mask (1961) — AI movie analysis
WatchMind AI generated this AI analysis of The Mask (1961) — a movie tagged as Horror and Thriller with dark, tense, and offbeat moods and fast-paced pacing.
Story & themes: 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. Our models also surface themes such as ai from synopsis and genre signals.
Watch context: Best suited for general audiences. Expect fast-paced storytelling (~83 min).
Community signal: TMDb members rate The Mask 63% (37 votes) — solid community ratings for this movie.
AI verdict
The Mask suits viewers who want a dark and tense film — check the trailer and reviews before committing a full evening.
Preview on this device: 36% match — Matches your tense mood + thriller. Sign in to save your profile across devices.
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Insights
Audience & engagement
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TMDb audience score
63%
from 37 TMDb votes
Taste match (this device)
36%match
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Synopsis
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.
Quick facts
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- 1961-10-27
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- TMDB rating
- 6.3
- TMDB ID
- 57665
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Mask (1961)?
The Mask is available for discovery on WatchMind. You can find official links to rent, buy, or stream from licensed digital stores like Apple TV and Amazon in our "Where to Watch" section.
Is there an official trailer for The Mask?
Yes, you can watch the official trailer for The Mask directly on this page. We pull the latest video metadata from TMDb and play it via YouTube integration.
What is The Mask about?
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, ... This is the official synopsis available via TMDb community metadata.
Is there an AI analysis for The Mask?
Yes. WatchMind publishes an AI analysis on this page — tone, pacing, audience fit, and community scores from TMDb metadata and recommendation models (not a chatbot). Scroll to the AI Analysis section or read the meta description summary.
How long is the movie The Mask?
The official runtime for The Mask is approximately 83 minutes.
Cast & crew
Names and photos from The Movie Database (TMDb). Follow links on themoviedb.org for full filmographies.
Directors & writers
Cast
Paul Stevens
Doctor Allan Barnes
Claudette Nevins
Pam Albright
Anne Collings
Miss Goodrich
- B
Bill Walker
Lieutenant Martin
Martin Lavut
Michael Radin
- L
Leo Leyden
Doctor Soames
- N
Norman Ettlinger
Professor Quincey
- W
W.B. Brydon
Anderson (as Bill Bryden)
- J
Jim Moran
Jim Moran
- E
Eleanor Beecroft
Mrs. Kelly
- R
Ray Lawlor
Lab Technician
- R
Rudi Linschoten
Mime in Nightmare
- S
Stephen Ker Appleby
Museum Guide (as Steven Appleby)
- A
Alfie Scopp
- P
Paul Elsom
- H
Harry Blackstone
Self (in introduction added to video version) (uncredited)
- N
Nancy Island
Girl Who Is Killed (uncredited)
- P
Paul Nevens
Demon of the Mask (uncredited)
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