Mask of Death

A lean, workmanlike action thriller that trades plausibility for steady shootouts and a grim face-swap revenge hook.

Directed by

David Mitchell

Genres

Thriller, Action

Starring

Lorenzo Lamas, Rae Dawn Chong, Billy Dee Williams

Tagline

Danger has a new face

Overview

While attempting to flee from the FBI, the criminal Frank Dallio kills Detective McKenna's wife, Rachel. McKenna himself is shot in the face by the professional killer Lyle Mason, who dies in a car crash shortly thereafter. The FBI persuades McKenna to undergo facial surgery and take the place of Lyle Mason in order to find Dallio and a valuable microchip.

How it feels

Tense, dark and cynical. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Revenge, identity, crime, deception

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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