Surreal cult horror classic THE MASK (1961) in 3-D!
January 31, 2026 : 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
“The dream sequences loom out at the audience with fever-dream intensity… [the 3D] makes utterly alien and peculiar imagery feel present and inescapable.” – MUBI Notebook
Shot in Toronto on a shoestring budget, THE MASK (retitled Eyes of Hell for its American release) claims the distinction of being the very first feature-length Canadian horror movie. But it’s no mere footnote in cinematic history; it’s a strange, surreal trip that turns the act of wearing anaglyph 3D glasses into part of the theatrical experience: When Barnes’ voice intones the immortal words, “Put the mask on, now!,” the audience puts on their glasses to witness the doctor’s visions, a riot of psychedelic imagery rendered in bright, blazing color. The film’s jolting nightmare imagery is spawned by an ancient tribal mask with the power to drive its wearers to madness. Will you escape with your sanity intact?
Premiering at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival, this edition of THE MASK was digitally restored by the 3-D Film Archive from the best surviving 35mm film elements. The film will be presented in anaglyph 3D. Glasses will be provided.
Theater Policies
- All seats are first-come, first-served.
- The theater opens 30 minutes prior to showtime, except for “Happy Hour” events and pre-shows when the theater opens at the listed start time.
- All ages are welcome at Arkadin except for Drinkolas Cage events, which are restricted to 21+. We follow the MPAA rating guidelines for all other films.
- Tickets can be purchased using the BUY TICKETS link above. Upon ordering, you will receive a confirmation email from Square. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the show at the concession counter.
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- When an event is sold out, we reserve the right to release open seats to customers on the waitlist. If you have a pre-purchased ticket and arrive late and there is no seat for you, your ticket will be refunded.
- All screenings are held in our indoor theater unless indicated otherwise in the event description above.
- Please respect your fellow movie-goers by remaining quiet and refraining from using your cell phone throughout the screening.