Draft:The Red Mask
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| Directed by | Ritesh Gupta |
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| Cinematography | Powell Robinson |
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| Music by | Aaron Gilhuis |
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Running time | 91 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
The Red Mask is a 2025 American horror thriller film starring Helena Howard, Inanna Sarkis, Jake Abel, and Kelli Garner. Directed by Ritesh Gupta and written by Samantha Gurash and Patrick Robert Young, the film premiered at Frightfest on August 23, 2025.
Premise
[edit]Allina Green, an outspoken lesbian screenwriter, is hired to reboot a classic 1980s horror franchise, The Red Mask. After facing online backlash from fans, she and her fiancée retreat to a secluded Airbnb to develop the script through immersive role-play, but their creative process turns deadly when two intruders arrive.[2]
Cast
[edit]- Helena Howard as Allina Green, a screenwriter
- Inanna Sarkis as Deetz, Allina's fiancée
- Jake Abel as Ryan
- Kelli Garner as Claire
Production
[edit]The Red Mask was produced by Atit Shah for Create Entertainment, alongside Aimee Schoof and Isen Robbins for Intrinsic Value Films. The screenplay was written by Samantha Gurash and Patrick Robert Young. Helena Howard, Inanna Sarkis, Jake Abel, and Kelli Garner were cast in the lead roles. It is Ritesh Gupta's directorial feature film debut, who previously directed commercials for major brands.[3][2] Principal photography took place in Los Angeles in late 2024.[2]
Release
[edit]The Red Mask had its world premiere at London's FrightFest on August 23, 2025.[3][1] The US premiere took place at Screamfest LA at the TCL Chinese Theatre on October 11, 2025.[3][4] On October 19 it was shown at the Nightmares Film Festival.[5] In February 2026, sales agent Stoic acquired worldwide sales rights and planned to sale at the Berlin International Film Festival.[3] It is set to premiere in Georgia at the Out on Film film festival on October 2, 2026.[6]
Reception
[edit]Anton Bitel of SciFiNow gave it a score of four out of five.[7]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "The Red Mask". FrightFest. Archived from the original on May 31, 2026. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Wiseman, Andreas (October 23, 2024). "The Red Mask: Filming Underway In LA On Horror-Thriller Starring Helena Howard, Inanna Sarkis, Jake Abell & Kelli Garner". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 30, 2026. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Wiseman, Andreas (February 12, 2026). "Stoic Boards Horror The Red Mask Starring Helena Howard, Inanna Sarkis, Jake Abel & Kelli Garner – EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 18, 2026. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ↑ McAndrews, Mary Beth (October 9, 2025). "The Red Mask Exclusive Stills Reveal A New Slasher Villain". Dread Central. Archived from the original on February 18, 2026. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
- ↑ Baldwin, Daniel (October 19, 2025). "Nightmares Film Festival 2025 Day Two: Meta Slashers And Mini Scares". Dread Central. Archived from the original on October 23, 2025. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
- ↑ "The Red Mask Out On Film 2026". Out on Film. Archived from the original on September 8, 2026. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
- ↑ Bitel, Anton (August 23, 2025). "The Red Mask (2025) Review FrightFest". SciFiNow. Archived from the original on April 19, 2026. Retrieved April 9, 2026.