Faces of Death 4K Ultra HD arrives as part of the Vinegar Syndrome Archive, spotlighting one of the most controversial and notorious films ever released during the video store era, now fully restored and presented uncut for the first time on disc.
 
This limited edition release is housed in a specially designed, bottom-loading VHS-inspired slipcase with spot gloss artwork, strictly limited to 5,000 units. It also includes a double-sided poster, a 40-page perfect bound book, and a removable title sticker for customizable display.
 
Blurring the line between documentary and staged horror, Faces of Death explores humanity’s fascination with mortality through a shocking compilation of footage and reenactments. Presented as the work of the obsessive Dr. Francis B. Gröss, the film moves through depictions of death in its many forms, from accidents and violence to ritual and the macabre, creating an unsettling viewing experience that has fueled decades of debate.
 
One of the most banned and widely discussed films of its time, Faces of Death became a home video phenomenon, spawning sequels and earning a lasting reputation as a defining shock documentary of cult cinema.
 
directed by: Conan Le Cilaire
starring: Michael Carr
1979 / 108 min / English