Yes, the 1961 film The Mask is a horror movie.
Based on the provided reference, the Canadian film originally titled The Mask, and later re-released under names like Eyes of Hell and The Spooky Movie Show, is classified as a surrealist horror film.
Here's what the reference states about the 1961 movie:
- Title: The Mask (re-released as Eyes of Hell and The Spooky Movie Show)
- Year: 1961
- Genre: Surrealist horror film
- Production: Produced in 3-D by Warner Bros.
- Director: Julian Roffman
- Stars: Paul Stevens, Claudette Nevins, and Bill Walker
It's important to note that there is also a popular 1994 film titled The Mask starring Jim Carrey, which is a comedy fantasy film, not horror. However, the reference provided specifically describes the 1961 production.
Therefore, if you are referring to the 1961 movie, it is indeed classified within the horror genre.
