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

Of all of the cult-classic horror titles to get remade or rebooted, Faces of Demise appeared among the many impossible. A pretend documentary whose enchantment, 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 numerous contexts. That features warfare, animal assaults, and accidents—in addition to extra out-there investigations of cults and the supernatural.

The “mondo film” pattern pale, regardless of a number of Faces of Demise sequels, however found footage horror is an in depth cousin, and it’s been going robust for many years, with the V/H/S series particularly retaining it on the forefront of the style. So possibly the time is true for Faces of Demise—circa 2026, a time when technological trickery means any horrible factor you may think about can develop into a shockingly believable viral video—to hit screens.

We first heard a few new Faces of Death within the works again in 2021; in 2023, an replace (including casting) arrived. As we speak we’ve received 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 Demise 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 emblem, 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 transient clip and the discharge date, reviews from 2023 because the undertaking (directed by Daniel Goldhaber, who made Cam and The way to Blow Up a Pipeline) was in manufacturing famous a solid that features Barbie Ferreira (Euphoria), Dacre Montgomery (Stranger Issues), and pop star turned actor Charlie XCX.

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

However with that macabre thriller being Faces of Demise‘s most important enchantment 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 Demise hits theaters April 10.

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