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Mask
Praveen Tewari, a Bank watchman, resides in Kolkata with his wife Shikha and daughter Tukai. His salary is usually stalled for months like a number of government employers. When the Corona pandemic emerges, everybody is buying and wearing masks, except Praveen. He simply denies wearing one, and regularly finds various propagandas from a YouTube channel. He has been so extensively tortured by the people nearby that he even dreams of people forcing him to wear a mask. The story takes a twisted turn when he gets into an argument with a customer which ultimately leaves him jobless. Broken and dejected by the family and society, Praveen turns alcoholic along with a bus conductor who eventually denies providing him more alcohol unless he wears a mask. Haunted with the desire to consume more alcohol, he puts on his mask.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends goes on a hiking trip to a remote mountain area, only to discover a mysterious, abandoned sanatorium. As they explore the eerie facility, they uncover dark secrets and become the targets of a terrifying, masked figure.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics citing its derivative plot and reliance on jump scares. However, some praised its atmospheric tension and the unsettling nature of its antagonist.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on horror tropes without adding much originality.
The masked killer concept is effectively chilling for some viewers.
Pacing issues and a predictable storyline detract from the suspense.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Mask' is largely negative, with viewers often criticizing its uninspired plot and lack of character development. Some acknowledge the creepy atmosphere but feel it's not enough to redeem the film.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in an actual abandoned sanatorium, adding to the authentic creepy atmosphere during production.
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