Scream mask - Intertextuality

In the film Scream the mask worn was taken from a painting by Edvard Munch, the painting named 'The Scream' was the starting point for the mask and the film.

The Painting was completed in 1893, the inspiration was his own experience with insanity, this could be seen as a self portrait because this was the way Edvard could of viewed himself.

This painting is referenced in many films, the most well known is the film scream, the familiar mask we all know took its inspiration from 'The Scream'.

Another widely known film is Home Alone, the classic front cover of the screaming boy has and obvious resemblance to 'The Scream'.