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Faces of Death (2026 film)

Faces of Death is a 2026 American horror film directed by Daniel Goldhaber and co-written with Isa Mazzei.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Faces of Death is a 2026 American horror film directed by Daniel Goldhaber and co-written with Isa Mazzei. It is a reimagining of the 1978 film Faces of Death, built around a content moderator who encounters violent videos that appear to recreate murders from the original movie. The film was released in April 2026 after premiering at Beyond Fest.

Premise

The film centers on a woman working as a content moderator who discovers violent videos that seem to reenact deaths from the original Faces of Death. Sources describe it as a meta horror film concerned with online violence, authenticity, and the spread of extreme content.

Production and release

Filming was completed in May 2023, according to reports summarized in the available sources. The film premiered at Beyond Fest on April 5, 2026 and was released in U.S. theaters on April 10, 2026.

Relation to the 1978 film

This version is presented as a reimagining rather than a direct remake or sequel. Reviews and listings describe it as referencing the original film’s notoriety while shifting away from the faux-documentary format of the 1978 release.

Key facts

  • Faces of Death is a 2026 American horror film directed by Daniel Goldhaber and co-written with Isa Mazzei.
  • It is a reimagining of the 1978 film Faces of Death.
  • The story follows a content moderator who finds videos that appear to recreate deaths from the earlier film.
  • The film premiered at Beyond Fest on April 5, 2026 and opened in the United States on April 10, 2026.
  • The cast includes Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery, Josie Totah, Aaron Holliday, Jermaine Fowler, and Charli XCX.
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Canadian context

Canadian relevance is limited in the available sources; the film is an American production, but it may interest Canadian horror audiences through international festival and streaming availability.

Frequently asked questions

Is Faces of Death (2026) a remake?
Sources describe it as a reimagining or meta work rather than a direct remake or sequel.
Who directed Faces of Death (2026)?
Daniel Goldhaber directed the film.
Who wrote Faces of Death (2026)?
It was co-written by Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei.
What is the film about?
It follows a content moderator who finds videos that appear to recreate murders from the original Faces of Death film.
When was it released?
It premiered on April 5, 2026 and was released in the United States on April 10, 2026.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faces_of_Death_(2026_film)
    Supports: Director, writers, cast, premiere date, U.S. release date, and description as a 2026 American horror film/reimagining.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/faces_of_death_2026
    Supports: Synopsis, genre, runtime, rating, and release dates.
  3. Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/faces-of-death-review-1236706326/
    Supports: Film described as not a remake or fake documentary, but a slasher that contemplates the original.
  4. Flickering Myth — https://www.flickeringmyth.com/movie-review-faces-of-death-2026/
    Supports: Plot summary, cast list, and description as a meta work.
  5. Red River Horror — https://www.redriverhorror.com/2026/04/08/faces-of-death-2026-review/
    Supports: Description of the film as a reimagining that retains the title and mythology while changing the format.