The visual effects in The Mask, handled by Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), were groundbreaking for their time. The film’s innovative use of CGI allowed for cartoonish transformations, such as Stanley’s eyes bulging out or his jaw dropping to the floor, which were heavily inspired by Tex Avery’s classic animated cartoons. The seamless integration of live-action and animation was praised and earned the film an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects.
