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 what I was watching, but I knew it was something off-limits.


This post brings back some intriguing memories! It’s fascinating to see a classic like Faces of Death getting a modern remake. Charlie XCX is an interesting choice for the castβI’m curious to see how they approach this iconic film.
It really is fascinating how films like Faces of Death can leave such a lasting impression. The combination of shock and curiosity definitely shaped a generation’s view on horror. I’m curious to see how the 2026 remake will approach those themes differently!