Was The Mask Supposed to be Gory? 

This is the description of the mask's powers, and quote "The mask releases the wearer's inner "id", a person's deepest wants or desires, and grants the reality warping powers of a cartoon" end quote. It didn't work on Walter because his inner id was already released and dominate, he had absolutely no suppressed desires or wants. He could do whatever he wanted and did.

The Mask deserves to be part of the roster in Mortal Kombat or Killer Instinct.

I like how in the movies Stanley was a _legit_ nice man who just wanted to be a cool guy but not at other's expense, opposed to the comic book's depiction of being a "nice guy" who _really_ just wants to _do harm_ but feels hampered by social customs.

I like both versions. The comics: Hell yeah. A dark, terrifying series. The movie/Tv series: We got a funny, loveable hero we all root for. Honestly, I wanna see the Carrey version go against the Dark Horse version.

The reason The Mask failed to bond with Walter is because of its very nature. In at least one comic they mention that The Mask brings out the deepest, darkest desires of the one who wears it. Walter already *lives* those desires, and so it has no effect on him.

The Mask Netflix series based on the original comic? Anyone?

I preferred that they made him more an anti-hero rather than a straight up villain but I would love to see an R-rated version one day.

Not as nightmare fueled as Son of the Mask!

*Nostalgia Critic*: "The Mask is one of the most disturbingly violent comic book series.....IT HAS A DUDE CUTTING HIS OWN FACE!!!" *Anything published by Image Comics*: "That's adorable"

I kinda wanna see a more accurate film adaptation of the comic now. No sparing of the details.

When I first read up on the original Mask comics, I read an interesting theory on why the Mask wouldn't bond with Walter. Sure it could've been because he was already living his dark desires and/or had no inner-self to draw out but this theory is more simplistic. The Mask wouldn't bond with him simply because the Mask didn't like him. Walter was pretty much the only person to seriously hurt it and, seeing as how the Mask has a consciousness of its own, it held a grudge against Walter and refused to do anything for him.

I feel like I got this in my recommended after watching the Deadpool vs the mask death battle.

Doesn't matter that the tone of the 1st movie and the comics were so different, both were good. I really enjoyed the movie.

1:21 am I the only person who just sees a lot of red? What veins?

In the original novel version of The Godfather, Luca Brasi is once described as a man who has a death wish, but is simply too strong to die. I think the writer came across this idea, and thought this would be the perfect antagonist for The Mask. And that's why Walter didn't want to put on the Mask, he only fought against it because he wanted it to kill him. But when it failed to kill him just like everything else, he saw no reason not to put it on.

1:40 Eh, that still isn't so bad. Maybe the Mask isn't as gory as you thought- 1:44 *HOLY SHIT*

Jim carrey still would have played it perfectly if R rated

This was very interesting, really wanna read the comics now

Jim Carry Mask Vs Comic Mask The Most epic battle that will never happen but *the most epic battle we deserve*

I want there to be an R rated remake of this

I, personally, would love to see an R-rated, super gory Mask reboot. I think that would be awesome. Just make sure it's targeted properly. Make it clear what it is. We don't want any ignorant parents taking their kids to this thinking it's like the first one.

Am I the only one who wants to see a What you never knew about the Mask?

The 60's Batman Series IS an accurate representation of Batman. In the 1960s, the Silver Age was in full swing. DC's comics, in particular, were very goofy and lighthearted.

I loved how the blood literally splashes out of the frames in the most violent scenes. Also The Mask vs Lobo is a must read. It's hilarious and way over the top!

"Wow, gore! Red blood! He's cutting himself! You can't handle it!!!!" The whole time I was thinking, calm down, it's just art...it's not even photorealistic.

Saw this in a book store when I was 8, 'Can I have it Dad?'...."What is it?"....'It's the book of the Mask'...."Oh okay". Front cover not representive of inner pages at all hahaha.....Favourite f*cking book everrrrrrr!!!!!!!

It’d be something to see Jim Carrey reprise the role as it was meant to be. Imagine him with the same energy, but very dark? That’d be something..

Do you want to know a even more disturbing theory? The reasons why Walter can't wear the Mask? 1 theory) He doesn't need it. The Mask releases your deepest wishes, erasing the elements of your brain that would limit you (fear, Shame, ecc) Walter is already like this. He's Already limitless. So, even wearing the mask, there would't be anithing to release. 2 theory) the second theory, the really fucked up one, is... interesting He is... a son of the mask. Like in the second movie, a Human wearing the mask had sex and the result was our villain. That would explain his super Human strenght and his invincibility. And why He can't wear the mask. It's already part of him.

Holy shit, the comics sound awesome! With the success of the Deadpool movie, maybe the time is right for a new R-rated Mask movie. It could be a reboot using the events of the first 2 comics.

I had no reaction to the gore, I laughed a bit at one of the scenes.... please call help

My theory is that all the wearers of the mask all has emotion(mostly amplifyimg happiness to an extreme level) But the big guy does not have any kinds of emotion or anything else

They should do a Netflix series where they keep the blood, gore, and original storylines from the comic

The guy was just smearing jelly on his cheek

That comic........LOOKS FREAKING AWESOME!!!!!!!! Except the hunt for green October that looks incredibly depressing. But that first one looks like an absolute gem

My theory is that; just as He' rejected the mask at first, the mask/entity also has a will to reject those possess it; After all, it does (seemingly) begin to take over anyhow.

I thought you were gonna put a jumpscare when you were showing us the detailed drawings.

Hopefully the success of Deadpool convinces the studios to make an R rated reboot of The Mask. Hopefully much more comic book inspired.

Now this is a property I'd like to see with a bloody, but still somewhat comedic reboot.

Childhood ruined big time... Just kidding, I didn't know the movie was based off the official comic. This makes me feel like the comic is better than the movie, but extremely more violent.

Walter has no imagination.... Hence why the mask would not work on him!

I really hope there is a remake movie that stays close to the comic even though I love the first movie

I would love to see a reboot of The Mask that is R-rated.

I always thought that Walter was in many ways the opposite of the mask- Silent and sombre. At the time (back in the 90's) I toyed with the idea that walter was a mask wearing a person rather than the other way around. I liked the original GN because it was dark and at times comedic. Strangely, I dont dislike the movie, which is more than I can say for the recent Ghost in the shell.

10:25 oh, don't worry, he fucking dies Love the enthusiasm

PLEASE MAKE AN R- RATED REBOOT THE MASK AND HAVE IT LIKE THE COMICS THAT WOULD BE AWESOME

Was kind of hoping to hear why they decided not to make the movie like the comics.

Doug: “The mask comic is so violent and so gory it can make people queasy.” Happy tree friends: “Am I a joke to you?”

“Aimed more towards kids” Me: remembers the condom scene

This is what amazes me about your videos, Doug. You can make a fascinating, compelling narrative from something as simple as an old comic book. I really enjoyed watching this one through.

_"The Mask is about being consumed by your bad self."_ You just answered as to why it had no affect on Walter. He was _already_ his bad self.

I’ve never been into The Mask before but watching this reminds me of Majoras Mask, but it shows it going from person to person, which makes the story of The Mask sound even cooler.

Who came here after Deadpool Vs The Mask DeathBattle

Just imagine The Joker WITH The Mask, he'd be unstoppable.

Imagine if the joker got the mask

Maybe the reason the Mask didn’t work on Walter was because he didn’t really wear a metaphorical mask and behaved as he really was. There was nothing for it to bring out

The reason why the comics are violent and dark is because the mask takes the personality of the person that has the mask

Anyone else want to see someone wearing The Mask fight Deadpool after watching this?

I'd love to see him read Berserk.

I kinda want a crossover work. "Good" mask vs original comic mask.

I agree i just have one thing to say.. SMOKENN🤪

the comics were fucking great. hidden 90s gem.

This is the first time I'm hearing about the Mask Comics and a thought occurred to me. I think Walter couldn't wear the mask because he was a warped psycho to begin with. Not just really strong and unkillable, but his mental state was far too gone. Every other wearer of the mask had problems sure, but without it in their lives they wouldn't go on a killing spree. I believe the mask does 2 things to it's wearer, 1. Alters their mind and free them from any morality they may have had. This can be fought a bit by the wearer, but it will still happen 2. Gives them the cartoony powers it's known for. If the Mask can't go through Step 1 it can't progress to step 2, but that's all just a theory really.

Thank you. It's rare to see anyone write about Dark horse comics and reference their movies. All too often people look at the movie first and fail to see that the movie was based on the comic and then changed to fit a different demographic, mush like Tank girl. But it's a blessing to see a critic see both halves of the coin and see their individual aspects for what they were. Two different ways to tell the same story. One with grit, and the other with a smile.

There was a mask 2 but I'm guessing we aren't suppose to talk about it 😂

Alucard would love this comic.

I always felt like The Mask is like Jumanji, kind of eerie and not always lighthearted, you're not sure if you're supposed to laugh or be scared. But I don't think there's anything that needs to be changed, really, it works. I never got the feeling that movie Mask was supposed to be a "good hero" but I also wouldn't want to see an R-rated remake of it now with so much gratuitous violence in movies already.

What a great review! I wish doug would do more comic book reviews

Imagine if we got a Mortal Kombat 11 DLC teaser and it shows the mask on the floor

The reason the mask doesn't turn walter in the big head is because the mask is said to bring out the person you secretly desire to be. Stanley wanted revenge, his girlfriend wanted to stop the mob wars, Calloway wanted to fight crime. Walter is exactly who he wants to be, and indestructible killing machine, there is nothing for the mask to bring out and augment.

So... The Mask just turns you into Deadpool? Deadpool and The Mask... that would be an awesome crossover... but God help us all when Wade inevitably puts it on...

The comic version of the mask..going out and masscring cops and civilans alike in gory fashon without any thought process behind the countless pointless muders.... sounds like a typical day in GTAV for me

"And we're done with the chicken fried rice"

This was actually really interesting.

I think the Critic here missed a big point underlying the comics. The point of the mask, was you put on this relic, to put on your true self, it allowed every little passing thought to be real from 'I want to kill that guy over there' to 'I was screwed over' to 'That would be fun!', so by putting on The Mask, you take off the one you have so carefully constructed for society, the one that smiles when you get screwed over by absurd prices, the one that thanks the people that rob you, the one that suppresses all those dark desires. The reason the Mask didn't work for Walter, he did everything he wanted to do, he had no public facade, he didn't need one. The Mask had nothing to latch on to, nothing that he needed to take off his face for, he was free to begin with, not repressed. Personally I think the comics can co-exist nicely with the film, much like Spawn, Todd McFarline created all three media stunts at the same time, the Comic, The HBO animated series and the Movie, and he wanted each to tell it's own story so people wouldn't need the other to be satisfied, The comic was it's own contained universe, the movie was it's own universe, the HBO series started off on its own universe (The animated series was awesome by the by.) So, yeah the Mask movie can co-exist happily with it's comic book brother. The message of the movie may have been skewed a tad but, it was it's own arc, and universe, you don't need the comics to understand the movie.

1:14 that's just s normal Tuesday for me. P.S: I DO NOT CUT MYSELF SO DON'T TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY

The last serious apparition of The Mask is in "Lobo vs Tha Mask". And yes, is as violent and deranged as it can get!

Considering we've got great Live-Action Superhero shows like Daredevil, Jessica Jones and Gotham. Anyone else think this would work well as a Live-Action Superhero Show as well?

I first saw the animated series when I was 5 in '95. I absolutely fell in love with it. I saw the film Jan 7th 1996. I will never forget that fantastic evening. A friend dumped a PDF on me containing all the comics around 2010. FUCKING ADORED IT!

6:58 Yeah!!! Because his head is too big!!! 😂

I realized the mask is basically a jojo reference

2:15 No matter where I go I can't fuckin escape JoJo.

10:50 lol ТНТ. TNT is russian tv-chanel. It's funny.

No mention of the comic book crossover, Lobo vs The Mask? That one… that one was INSANE!

go watch our film "Revenge of the mask" part 2 is in post production!

*GREEN VERSION OF DEADPOOL*

as someone who's read Berserk, this is childs play

When the mask sticks back part comes(6:07), does anyone knows who's playing the instrumental?

I had no idea this was originally a comic , but I remember watching the Jim Carey movie ....now many years later I will be checking out the comics if I can get my hands on them

I gotta admit the idea of the Mask hangin with the Joker does sound intriguing. Sound like a rough night for Batman though.

See, these are the kind of reboots I'd like to see, because there have new stories to tell here. It makes sense more than ever to reboot the Mask now because nearly everyone has a hard on for nostalgic remakes.

I have recently been going through my comics collection [with many I plan to sell/trade off] and I have all the Mask series including the Walter spin-off. BTW for more information on the movie, check Good Bad Flicks explores The Mask.

I am sure they will remake The Mask..I mean we are in era of remaks and reboots...but I dont who can replace Jim Carrey..

Thanks to Deadpool, maybe we Mask Fans can finaly get our R-rated remake!

As interesting as a Mask horror movie would be, we must keep in mind why it is they made the 90s film a comedy in the first place. Three different horror scripts were submitted, and the studio didn't like any of them. Eventually, they decided this direction wasn't working for them and took it down a different path. I'm not trying to say that it'd be a bad idea, I'm sure it would be great if done right, but we might want to keep that in mind.

I would pay to see an R rated version of the mask

1:34 *moves face closer to screen*

I REALLY want to see a movie of the mask totally following the comics. But the Jim Carry movie is brilliant.

"see how detailed they're getting" not really no

In French, the mask say Splendid instead of Smokin'

NOW I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY About This SUBJECT ABOUT ComicBook Character (The MASK) I have recently found out that there are three different story tellings all about different versions of (The Mask; An so I now know that in one of those different versions the character’s life is more drama filled, to add in the story has very intense suspenseful moments, and to add allot of gruesome moments in it, and also to add some gory moments in the story as well. Plus to add a whole lot of action packed fighting moments are in the much different story telling version about (The Mask).