Dacre Montgomery Leads 2026 'Faces of Death' Reboot
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- Faces of Death opened in theaters via Independent Film Company and Shudder, reimagining the 1978 cult classic for 2026.
- Arthur (Dacre Montgomery) is a killer obsessed with the original film who recreates its violent scenes and posts them on social media, prompting a cat‑and‑mouse chase with content moderator Margot (Barbie Ferreira).
- Isa Mazzei and Daniel Goldhaber conceived the modern retelling; Goldhaber directed and co‑wrote the film, building on their previous collaboration on “Cam.”
- Mazzei says most of the video clips shown in the film are licensed, real footage sourced from the internet to achieve authenticity.
- Goldhaber notes that Arthur’s mask and costume were deliberately built from items purchasable on Amazon, including a cheap 3D‑printed mask from China sewn onto a stocking and red contact lenses.
- Goldhaber states the goal was to make the movie feel evil, as if the spirit of the original “Faces of Death” possessed the camera.
Why it matters: The film dramatizes how a murderer can weaponize social‑media attention, highlighting the internet’s role in amplifying extreme content, while its production’s reliance on Amazon‑available items shows that horror can be built from everyday consumer goods, a model that may influence low‑budget filmmakers and audience expectations.
