4K UHD Review – Faces of Death (1978)

1978’s “Faces of Death” is one of the most notorious cult films around. While it enjoyed a theatrical life during its initial release around the world, the endeavor really exploded when it hit home video, allowing renters to enjoy a strange intimacy with a documentary that explores death. The original feature became secret handshake cinema, notably with younger viewers, who treated the picture with caution, testing personal bravery to sit through an endeavor specifically designed for maximum grisliness. The reputation of “Faces of Death” was positively nuclear, but the reality of actually sitting through the offering is another story. While a documentary aiming to inspire horror and reflection on inhumanity, the viewing experience gets old quite fast, with director “Conan Le Cilaire” (a pseudonym for John Alan Schwartz) making a shapeless slog at times, especially when the novelty of the premise wears off. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com