James Best, born in 1926, carved out a notable niche in cult cinema with a career that spanned decades. He appeared in The Killer Shrews (1959), where his performance contributed to the film's enduring status among genre enthusiasts. Best's versatility is further highlighted in Forbidden Planet (1956) and The Naked and the Dead (1958), where he displayed his ability to navigate both science fiction and war narratives. His work in Death Mask (1998) as both actor and writer underscores his multifaceted talent, making him a significant figure in the SassyFlix catalog.
Death Mask
Wilbur works in an old carnival and shows some gruesome things to the public. He covers his face because he had a sadistic father who burned his face as a child. Everybody makes jokes about his scars and when the new boss fires him, he goes to an old swamp-witch who gives him a peace of wood from a hanging tree. Wilbur makes a mask from this piece of wood and puts all his anger in this mask. When he puts the mask on, everybody who looks at him commits suicide.
