Based on the Dark Horse comic series “The Mask,” a poster and teaser trailer for “Revenge of the Mask,” a fan film,  have been released.

Although the mask in the Dark Horse comic series bestowed on its wearer reality-bending powers and an altered appearance, affecting the personality of the wearer by removing all social and moral inhibitions, causing the wearer to become insane,  the 1994 movie and subsequent sequel were toned down to make it only as dangerous as its wearer, and the main character Stanley Ipkiss was depicted as a mischievous yet benevolent superhero.

Stanley Ipkiss,  played by Jim Carrey, was an unfortunate bank clerk who finds a magical mask that transforms him into a green-faced superhero with big teeth.    The “Mask” starring Jim Carrey, Peter Greene, Amy Yasbeck, Peter Riegert, Richard Jeni, Ben Stein, Joely Fisher, and Cameron Diaz in her film debut.   Released on July 29, 1994, by New Line Cinema, grossing over $351.6 million over a $23 million budget, the “Mask” was a critical and commercial success.

This fan film follows a new character, Alan, who finds there is a thin line between hero and monster. This bloody adaptation blends the story elements created by Mike Richardson with the stylistic overtones from the original film version of “The Mask“.

“Revenge of the Mask” will be directed by Lance Kawas (known for Paid in Full (2016), Golden Shoes (2015), Fractured (2015)),  with cinematography by Istvan Lettang (cinematographer, Devil’s Night: Dawn of the Nain Rouge).   Dylan Sides is its executive producer.

“Revenge of the Mask” stars Michael Bugard (The Russian Sleep Experiment (2015)) , Athena Isabel Lebessis (actress, American Pie Presents: Beta House (2007), Fractured (2015) and Royal Family Christmas (2015). and Tim Parrish.

Included in the cast are Brian Heintz, Ammar Nemo ,  Heather Fairbanks,  Lindsey Sullivan,  among others .

“Revenge of the Mask” is being produced by Sides Studio.

“Revenge of the Mask” will be dedicated to the people who helped bring these characters to life and the fans that love them. The short will premiere in October of 2018.

To follow the progress of “Revenge of the Mask“,  click on this link to its Facebook page.