The was a comic book of ‘The Mask’ that was quite terrifying,” said Russell. “I said its going to be too much like [‘Elm Street’ character] Freddy Krueger. It’s going to be horrible.

It was an exciting new world for him, filled with fun and fright. Suddenly, his older brother put on a Freddy Krueger mask and crept closer. When the little boy spotted him, a wave of horror ...

Then I did ‘The Blob’ and New Line wanted another shocking horror film. The was a comic book of ‘The Mask’ that was quite terrifying,” said Russell. “I said its going to be too much like [‘Elm Street’ ...

As we wrap up our conversation, I ask him who would prevail in a death battle: Freddy Krueger, Scorpion King, or The Mask? “Gosh, that’s tough. I think Scorpion King would bite the dust.