Masks are the rage, and for good reason. As the pandemic continues, the demand for people to wear masks in public is greater than ever as the U.S. tries to contain the spread of COVID-19.
If you need a little inspiration to strap a piece of cloth over your nose and mouth, let’s celebrate a handful of the greatest on-screen masks we’ve seen in movie history.
Some picks do not fully cover the mouth and nose. So they aren’t CDC-approved. The idea is to get in the mask mindset, and these legends did it right. In no particular order, here are some of our favorites.
Warning: Some clips contain violence and profanity from R-rated films.
Darth Vader, “Star Wars” trilogy (1977-1983)
The granddaddy of all movie masks? The full-face breathing mask capped with a samurai helmet helped form the baddest dude in the galaxy, and wouldn’t you know it? As soon as he took off the mask, that was it for ol’ Darth.
Boba Fett, “The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) and “Return of the Jedi” (1983)
Let’s stick around in a galaxy far, far away. As we learned on Disney+‘s new series “The Mandalorian,” these bounty hunters never take off their ultra-cool masks, and Boba Fett abides by the rules in the original trilogy. You know Mandalore would do their part to contain the virus.
Stormtrooper, “Star Wars” trilogy (1977-1983)
The evil Empire’s would-be elite squadron of space marines more so fit the bill of nondescript and expendable goons who actually pose little threat to the heroes of the Rebel Alliance, but their uniforms down to their sleek white and black helmets remain a timeless piece of the franchise.
Bane, “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012)
“No one cared who I was until I put on the mask,” the chilling Bane says during a fateful interrogation. Then asked, “If I pull that off, will you die?” the poor guy confirms, “It would be extremely painful.” Just who is the villain in Christopher Nolan’s Batman finale, really? Bane gets it.
Batman, “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012)
“The mask is not for you. It’s to protect the people you care about.” The Caped Crusader’s cowl remains an iconic fixture in both comics and film, and this trilogy’s attention to Batman’s thematic importance sets it apart for many fans. Nolan’s focus on the hero and villain’s masks really hit home eight years later, huh?
The Ex-Presidents, “Point Break” (1991)
With Keanu Reeves and Gary Busey hot on their heels, the surfer dude bank robbers known as The Ex-Presidents, led by a pistol-toting Ronald Reagan (Patrick Swayze) stole money between catching waves and sky-diving.
Mike Myers, “Baby Driver” (2017)
Sticking with heist flicks, one of the best gags in Edgar Wright’s beloved thriller involved one crook’s confusion over which “Michael Myers” mask to get for his pals on a job, buying Austin Powers coverings instead of the classic “Halloween” mask. Technically, he got it right. And a mask is a mask.
Hannibal Lecter, “The Silence of the Lambs” (1991)
As if Jonathan Demme’s thriller wasn’t already terrifying enough, they literally roll out Anthony Hopkins’ brilliant, cannibalistic serial killer to torment a U.S. senator, whose daughter has been kidnapped by a maniac, with misleading information on how to find her. The mask became a symbol for the best picture-winner, plus a go-to Halloween costume accessory.
Spider-Man
If we must chose a Marvel movie mask, we’ll opt for Sam Raimi’s classic take on Spidey’s disguise that finally saw a proper big-screen treatment of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko’s hero. Points for a full face covering, and we also dig the moving eyes in the MCU’s version of the mask.
“Black Panther” (2018)
OK, one more from the MCU. As is the case with most Marvel movies, they’d rather show us the star’s mug instead of hide it behind a mask, even one as slick as T’Challa’s vibranium cover.
Jason Voorhees, “Friday the 13th” franchise (1980-2009)
We can’t ignore the horror flicks that featured one frighteningly iconic mask after another, perhaps topped by Jason’s trademark hockey goalie mask that didn’t even appear until “Part III” (in 3-D!). The look took off after that, solidifying Jason as one of film’s all-time scariest horror villains.
Michael Myers, “Halloween” (1978)
Made from a cast of William Shatner’s face (originally used in the 1975 horror film “The Devil’s Rain”), the Michael Myers mask remains one of the creepiest ever, because we see a version of a human face, only bland and lifeless, fit for a cold-blooded killer in John Carpenter’s classic and subsequent sequels and remakes.
Ghostface, “Scream” (1996)
OK, we’ll toss in what certainly became an iconic horror look during the late 1990s thanks to Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson’s subversive horror franchise. I’d certainly never seen the mask before, though David Arquette’s bumbling deputy insists they couldn’t track the purchase because you could find one in every “five-and-dime” store in the state. Maybe now you can!
The Blank, “Dick Tracy” (1990)
A villain without a face (but with a plenty creepy voice!), the mysterious “Blank” plays the cops and crooks for fools in Warren Beatty’s outstanding adaptation of the Chester Gould comic strip. We won’t spoil the big reveal, even if it’s 30-years-old.
“The Mask” (1994)
A magical mask transforms a dull banker into a cartoonish troublemaker with superpowers, after Ben Stein suggests it could be creation of Loki, the god of mischief. Jim Carrey doesn’t need a mask to bounce off the walls and make us laugh for days, but the bright green makeup (and unusual teeth) certainly add the pizzazz.
V, “V for Vendetta” (2005)
Hugo Weaving plays a mysterious freedom fighter who attempts to ignite a revolution in London during an alternative future in this dark and often exciting adaptation of the Alan Moore and David Lloyd comic, all while wearing a Guy Fawkes mask.
Rorschach, “Watchmen” (2009)
As the masked vigilante who continues his extralegal activities after they are outlawed, Jackie Earle Haley remains a highlight from Zack Snyder’s polarizing adaptation of Alan Moore’s graphic novel. The moving inkblots made for such a great big-screen look. The HBO series adaptation also incorporates masks in a more pertinent way that speaks to 2020 on multiple levels.
“Predator” (1987)
Another slick design from the legend Stan Winston and his effects crew, perhaps the mask was most practical for the reasons Arnold explains when he and the titular alien finally come face to face and the mask comes off. “You are one...” Well, feel free to Google the line.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
Does a colorful strip across the eyes really count as a mask? Are you focused on the identity as much as you are on the giant, talking, fighting, pizza-gorging turtle? Either way, those red, orange, blue and purple masks on Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo and Donatello remain etched into our ’90s kid brains.
Honorable Mentions: The Phantom of the Opera (1943), Leia in Return of the Jedi (1983), Eyes Wide Shut (1999), Star Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Kylo Ren in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
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