‘The Mask’ Was Supposed to Be a Horror Film, Says Chuck Russell:

Story by Patrick Frater

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Famed director reveals 'The Mask' was first pitched as a horror flick, before becoming a breakout comedy hit for Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz.

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According to director Chuck Russell, New Line Cinema originally envisioned 'The Mask' as a horror movie, not the comedic blockbuster it became.
The 1994 film, which launched the careers of Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz, went on to gross over $350 million worldwide and cement Carrey's status as a leading comedy star.

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Chuck Russell, Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, New Line Cinema, The Mask