Faces of Death

With immaculate direction and sharp cinematography, and paired with an intriguing storyline, <I>Faces of Death</i> is one of 2026's best horror films. It ties itself to the original film while also standing on its own, but delivers the same set of fear.

We live in a world where we've become numb to what's seen online, from live-streamed terror attacks and hate marches to beheadings and schoolyard fights. Because we've let our guard down, this content flashes before our eyes as we scroll multiple social media platforms, many of which have gotten in trouble for allowing such content to exist on their apps and websites. In the film, as a content moderator having to approve or flag content, such as the aforementioned, as part of a fictional company, Kino Moderation, our main character begins to notice an account that posts disturbing content that blurs the lines of online distortion or a real-life situation. This dark path leads her to a <I>Faces of Death</i> (1978) copycat whose sole intent is to recreate scenes from the film for the modern age. As more videos appear online, the real game of cat-and-mouse begins, delivering a truly fantastic latter half of the film.