The First ‘Faces of Dying’ Teaser Is Right here to Remind You That Sure, They Remade ‘Faces of Dying’

Of all of the cult-classic horror titles to get remade or rebooted, Faces of Dying appeared among the many very unlikely. A pretend documentary whose attraction, or disgust issue, hinges on simply how “fake” the viewer believes it to be, the 1978 authentic claims to current actual footage of precise deaths in varied contexts. That features warfare, animal assaults, and accidents—in addition to extra out-there investigations of cults and the supernatural.

The “mondo film” pattern light, regardless of a number of Faces of Dying sequels, however found footage horror is a detailed cousin, and it’s been going robust for many years, with the V/H/S series specifically preserving it on the forefront of the style. So possibly the time is correct for Faces of Dying—circa 2026, a time when technological trickery means any horrible factor you’ll be able to think about can change into a shockingly believable viral video—to hit screens.

We first heard a couple of new Faces of Death within the works again in 2021; in 2023, an replace (including casting) arrived. In the present day we’ve obtained a primary teaser, in addition to an April 10 launch date affirmation.

Whereas we all know this can be a Legendary Leisure launch, the generic deal with crafted to launch this (age-restricted and unlisted) YouTube video is clearly and cleverly designed to make Faces of Dying really feel such as you’re watching one thing you’ve simply occurred upon—and possibly shouldn’t be taking a look at. Identical to the unique, in different phrases.

Additionally like the unique: the retro typeface and cranium brand, shaped from the grainy black-and-white footage that flashes by within the teaser.

Although we don’t have extra to go on than this temporary clip and the discharge date, studies from 2023 because the venture (directed by Daniel Goldhaber, who made Cam and Tips on how to Blow Up a Pipeline) was in manufacturing famous a forged that features Barbie Ferreira (Euphoria), Dacre Montgomery (Stranger Issues), and pop star turned actor Charlie XCX.

With the involvement of these huge names, it’s clear a story framing shall be at play right here. That is smart for the reason that authentic’s “that is all actual” claims have been debunked for many years.

However with that macabre thriller being Faces of Dying‘s principal attraction again within the day, will a brand new model maintain up—or will or not it’s simply one other found-footage horror flick on an ever-growing record?

We’ll discover out when Faces of Dying hits theaters April 10.

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