US Edition48 years later, one of the most disturbing horror movies ever is getting remake starring Charlie XCX
The remake centers on a female online-video moderator confronting AI-faked violent content while exploring the legacy of the 1978 cult shockumentary Faces of Death.
- On Jan. 27, Sony released the first trailer for Faces of Death, quietly uploading it to sportsfan3456 and confirming its April 10, 2026 theatrical release.
- The film centers on a female online-content moderator tasked with removing offensive material and investigating recreated killings, reframing the 1978 shockumentary into a narrative examining AI-enabled fakery.
- Daniel Goldhaber directed Faces of Death from a script by Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei, starring Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery, Josie Totah, Charli XCX and Jermaine Fowler.
- The remake could reignite debates over media authenticity and content moderation issues, while major-studio backing and Barbie Ferreira’s involvement may influence found-footage horror trends.
- The 1978 Faces of Death was written and directed by John Alan Schwartz, starred Michael Carr, spawned six sequels and spinoffs, and the remake was first reported in 2021 with a 2023 casting update.
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48 years later, one of the most disturbing horror movies ever is getting remake starring Charlie XCX
When I was 13 years old, I watched Faces of Death. I was at sleepaway camp, and one night, someone's older cousin showed up for a planned "special activity." That activity involved separating the boys and girls of my age group and then showing the boys scenes from this 1978 faux found-footage cult classic. With several dozen of us crammed into a small room watching the action on an old TV hooked up to a VCR, I couldn't really make out most of wh…
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Faces of Death Gets Grisly Teaser Trailer, Horror Movie Remake Sets Release Date
(Photo Credit: Angry Films) The first Faces of Death teaser trailer for the upcoming remake of 1978’s cult classic horror movie has finally dropped. The video features a series of creepy and grisly clips, teasing the remake’s vibe and tone. Check out the Faces of Death teaser trailer below (watch more trailers): When is the release date for the Faces of Death remake? The new Faces of Death movie is now scheduled to arrive in theaters on April 1…
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