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Faces of Death poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.7 / 100
1978·Documentary / Horror·1h 45m

FACES OF DEATH

“Experience the graphic reality of DEATH, close-up...”

What question has plagued mankind more than the mystery—and terror—of death? This forbidden pursuit has driven Dr. Frances B. Gröss to the brink of madness, but in his obsession, he has amassed a uniquely comprehensive collection of films that depict life in its final, grueling moments. From the savagery of cold-blooded murder to the perverse realities of war, tragic accidents, and the everyday lives of those who collect, dissect, and bury the dead, this descent into morbidity lays bare a truth that all of us will one day face.

Above the Line
John Alan Schwartz·DirectorJohn Alan Schwartz·WriterGene Kauer·Original Music ComposerJames Roy·Editor
Cast
Michael Carr·Dr. Frances B. Gröss / Narrator (voice)Samuel Berkowitz·Samuel BerkowitzMary Ellen Brighton·Mary Ellen BrightonThomas Noguchi·Thomas NoguchiJohn Alan Schwartz·Leader of Flesh Eating Cult (uncredited)Adolf Hitler·Self (archive footage) (uncredited)Benito Mussolini·Self (archive footage) (uncredited)Vern Stierman·Narrator (voice)
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
John Alan Schwartz·Director
Writing· 1
John Alan Schwartz·Writer
Editing· 4
James Roy·EditorIvon Simoné·EditorLaurl Crushman·EditorMario Morra·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Gene Kauer·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
William B. James·Executive ProducerRosilyn T. Scott·Producer
By the Numbers
64.7
OF 100
Master Score
4.2
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Faces of Death's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#FFFFFF
#808080
Mood
Dark
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The image is a movie poster featuring a skull as the central element. The skull is rendered in shades of white, gray, and black, with a textured surface. The wo”

horror
Key Elements
Skull
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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