The Face Behind the Mask

The Face Behind the Mask (1941)

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In this low-budget thriller (which developed something of a cult following among film buffs in the '60s and '70s), Peter Lorre plays Janos Szabo, an immigrant from Hungary who is a skilled craftsman. After he's caught in a fire, his face is horribly scarred; his terrifying appearance makes it… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 9 min.
Directed By
Robert Florey
Written By
Paul Jarrico, Arthur Levinson, Thomas Edward O'Connell
Genres
Drama, Horror, Mystery & Suspense
In Theaters
Jan 1, 2003 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    The film is a horror story in that it offers a vision of the American Dream turning ugly and wrong.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Cindy I


    This story of a man sinking into a life of crime out of desperation seems like it should be good, and it does start off well. But the ending just didn't sit well with me. No fault of Peter Lorre's. It just seemed awfully vindictive for a character who seemed like an… More

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