MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH

The Masque of the Red Death is a legendary horror concept originating from Edgar Allan Poe's 1842 short story, famously brought into cinematic horror history by Universal Pictures in 1925 when Lon Chaney's Phantom wore the skull mask and crimson costume. Representing both an allegorical harbinger of plague and an iconic masquerade disguise, the character remains a staple of classic monster lore, theme park attractions, and high-end collectibles.