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A Classic Jim Carrey Comedy Was Originally Envisioned As A Horror Movie
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold)
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How a dark comic book became a breakout comedy hit, cementing Jim Carrey's status as a Hollywood superstar.
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- The original Mask comic was envisioned as a horror story, but the filmmakers wisely opted for a more comedic tone to play to Carrey's strengths.
- Carrey's manic energy and physical comedy chops transformed The Mask into a surprise blockbuster that grossed over $350 million and launched him into the A-list.
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Jim Carrey, The Mask