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Faces Of Death [DVD]

Michael Carr (Actor), Samuel Berkowitz (Actor), John Alan Schwartz (Director) | Rated: Suitable for 18 years and over | Format: DVD
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Michael Carr, Samuel Berkowitz, Mary Ellen Brighton, Thomas Noguchi, Adolf Hitler
  • Directors: John Alan Schwartz
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English, German
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Screen Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 15 Dec 2003
  • Run Time: 103 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000VJHWG
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 75,423 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Francis B. Gross (Michael Carr) examines the many guises of death in extreme close-up - definitely not meant for the faint hearted.

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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Just face it 6 Oct 2006
By Alex Beere
Format:DVD
This DVD is may things. Offensive to some reviewers, disturbingly amusing to others, but react as you will, the fact here is that it totally delivers on its promises, and as groundbreaking as it is, it will never be forgotten, and I doubt it could be outdone even by todays standards. The film is a shady compilation of butchered footage and faked material, and honestly, don't you just want to wet your shorts laughing at the ham acting of the dubiously named Francis B. Gross. But still, I can't help loving it. It's a classic.

If you're into cringing, and you're not afraid or unsettled by facing the touchy and unrelenting topic of death, then I'd recommend you at least experience this film. Remind yourself you're dead meat. I can't think of a better way to "waste your life"... can you?
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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars It's fake but still nasty... and its almost uncut 30 Dec 2003
By "fulcilover"
Format:VHS Tape
Faces of Death is infamous and has been only released in the UK previously cut by about 30 minutes. Here, it is missing only two scenes, and only one is obviously cut. This is a magnificent release of the cult classic that is Faces of Death.
But, the film itself? Well, it starts off bloody, becomes disgusting and then deteriorates near the end when it starts making points about society. The worst parts of the film are the scenes of animal slaughter, few of which are cut because they are all set in slaughterhouses or such places. Cows and sheep have their throats slit, a cow is punctured with a spear and then skinned, a chicken has its head cut off and it runs round the yard headless and a monkey is blowdarted, only to be cooked on an open fire. Face scenes involve a monkey having its head carved open (partially cut), a guy having his head chopped off, numerous autopsies, two executions, numerous shots of dead bodies, and unrealistic alligator, bear and terrorist attacks. However, while it is disgusting in parts, Faces of Death is also very powerful and it remains compulsive viewing throughout.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a documentary, not snuff. 21 Sep 2008
By Mr. G. S. Holloway
Format:DVD
This movie is so misunderstood. In my opinion it's appeal was never meant to be simply a collection of gore clips to get drunk watch with your mates with. This is a documentary. That means there are real clips that may be disturbing but they are accompanied by narration which discusses various aspects of death in an interesting and philosophical way.
Another thing that seems misunderstood is the validity of some of the clips. People say "oh as if that's real". Again it seemed to me that some of the clips were never meant to be passed off as real. It's not about grossing people out, it's about opening peoples eyes and minds. But some things the man witnessed were not caught on camera, and so have been reconstructed "crimewatch" style so the narrator could show what he'd seen.
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2.0 out of 5 stars not offended, but not greatly amused either.
in the early 80's this was released as a video nasty and was banned in no time, and 20 years later with the launch of the dvd we are now smart enough to realise how lame it... Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2007 by Dougie Hawes
5.0 out of 5 stars i like this film
i've seen this film about 40 times now and it just keeps getting better. imanaged to convince a close friend it was all totally real too and hisreactions were priceless. Read more
Published on 27 April 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars The Soundtrack
I just downloaded a clip, "the many faces of death - nuclear canon", of this not really knowing what it was. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2004 by Mr. C. Clemence
5.0 out of 5 stars A Relaxing Evening
My expectations were satisfied. Here at last was a chance to view the granddaddy of Mondo Documentaries in the UK. Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2004 by Burnt Glass
1.0 out of 5 stars Faces of bad actors
This DVD makes a great coaster, or mirror. I suppose you could use it as a frisbee too.
Published on 6 Jan 2004 by The Blimp
5.0 out of 5 stars INTERESTING AND SHOCKINGLY TRUTHFUL
This Documentary on death was originally made back in 1978. It was hosted and narrated by a real life pathologist known as Dr Francis B. Gross. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2003 by "magboogdoog"
5.0 out of 5 stars WARNING, THIS IS SICK
I have witha friend downloaded most of this stuff on Kazaa and taken a look at these gruesome videos. Faces of death is a sick way of looking at life. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2003
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