Faces of Death (2026 film)

Faces of Death
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDaniel Goldhaber
Written by
Based onThe Gorgon series Faces of Death[1]
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyIsaac Bauman
Edited byTaylor Levy
Music byGavin Brivik
Production
companies
Distributed byIndependent Film Company
Release dates
  • April 5, 2026 (2026-04-05) (Beyond Fest)
  • April 10, 2026 (2026-04-10) (United States)
Running time
98 minutes[2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$7.4 million

Faces of Death is an upcoming American horror film and remake of the 1978 film. Directed by Daniel Goldhaber and co-written with Isa Mazzei, it stars Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery, Josie Totah, Aaron Holliday, Jermaine Fowler, and Charli XCX. Filming was completed in May 2023. It is scheduled to be released by Independent Film Company on April 10, 2026.

Premise

A woman who moderates a YouTube-like platform, responsible for filtering out any content that is offensive or violent, comes across a group on the website that appears to be re-enacting the murders from the original film. As misinformation spreads widely online, she must determine whether the killings are real or staged.[3]

Cast

Production

In October 2006, Rogue Pictures was in talks to produce a remake with J. T. Petty attached to direct with producers citing a desire to tap into audiences' appetites for gory horror films citing the success of The Grudge and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.[8] The rights to the 1978 horror film Faces of Death were reported in May 2021 to have been acquired by Legendary Entertainment. The writing team Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei were hired, with Goldhaber set as director.[3] Susan Montford and Don Murphy produced under Angry Films, while Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath under their Divide/Conquer banner.[4]

In April and May 2023, Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery, Josie Totah, Charli XCX and Jermaine Fowler were announced as the lead cast.[4][7][6] On a production budget of $7.4 million (before tax incentives),[9] principal photography began in New Orleans on April 10, 2023, under the working title Home Movies, and wrapped on May 12, 2023.[10][4][11] While principal shooting was completed in 2023, pick-up shots were finished in March 2024.[12]

Release

North American distribution rights to the film were acquired by Independent Film Company and Shudder, with a release date set for April 10, 2026. The film marks IFC's widest release to date.[5] The film will premiere at the Beyond Fest Chicago as a 35mm screening on April 5.[2][13] It will also screen at the 2026 Overlook Film Festival, which will take place from April 9 to 12.[14]

References

  1. ^ "Faces of Death". Writers Guild of America West. Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Foreman, Alison (March 4, 2026). "Beyond Fest Announces Programming for Inaugural Chicago Edition in April". IndieWire. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  3. ^ a b Kit, Borys (May 7, 2021). "Cult Horror Movie Faces of Death Getting 21st Century Reimagining Via Legendary (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 7, 2021. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d e f Wiseman, Andreas (April 3, 2023). "Josie Totah Joins Barbie Ferreira & Dacre Montgomery In Faces Of Death Update; Legendary Horror Begins Filming This Month". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Earl, William (February 4, 2026). "Faces of Death Remake Set for April Release by IFC and Shudder; Director Teases Using Real-Life Violence Like the Original 'Within the Bounds of the Law' (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  6. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 3, 2023). "Jermaine Fowler Joins Legendary's Faces of Death". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 18, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  7. ^ a b Gonzalez, Umberto (April 21, 2023). "Charli XCX to Make Feature Film Debut in Legendary's Faces of Death (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved May 3, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  8. ^ "Rogue will face 'Death'". Variety. Archived from the original on October 23, 2025. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  9. ^ "Fastlane NextGen: Initial Certification Search" (Type "Faces of Death aka Home Movies" in the search box). Louisiana Economic Development. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  10. ^ "Productions". New Orleans Film Commission. Archived from the original on May 6, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  11. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Kroll, Justin (May 2, 2023). "How WGA Strike Could Impact Movies Gearing Up For Production". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  12. ^ DeVore, Britta (March 16, 2024). "Barbie Ferreira Gives an Update on "Gruesome" Faces of Death Remake [Exclusive]". Collider. Archived from the original on May 23, 2025. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  13. ^ "Faces of Death". Beyond Fest. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  14. ^ Foreman, Alison (March 11, 2026). "Overlook Film Festival Announces First Wave of 2026 Lineup: 'Obsession', 'Leviticus', 'Hokum', and More". IndieWire. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
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