A mad sculptor, searching for the perfect realization of "the mask of horror", places himself in front of a mirror after smearing blood over himself with the glass of an oil lamp. He then swallows a virulent poison to observe the effects of pain.

Directed by Abel Gance

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Abel GanceDirector

Édouard de Max

Charles De Rochefort

Florelle MMathilde Thizeau

Jean Toulout

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The Mask of Horror is a 1912 short silent French horror film directed by Abel Gance and starring Édouard de Max.

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1912 · 12m · Horror