The Mask (1994) — Screenplay
A timid bank clerk discovers a magical mask that turns him into a wild, confident playboy, but when he robs a bank, he must outsmart a crime lord to win the girl and clear his name.
- Written by
- Mike Werb, Mark Verheiden, Michael Fallon
- Genre
- Comedy, Action, Crime, Fantasy
- Length
- 110 pages
Study this script for its sharp tonal shifts between slapstick comedy and noir-ish crime, and for how the mask acts as a catalyst for character transformation. The dialogue crackles with witty one-liners, while the structure builds from a simple premise into escalating stakes, making it a masterclass in blending genres.
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