Faces of Death

A script/plot in need of a rewrite, a bit generic with some eye-rolling character decisions at times. However, I was absolutely riveted for most of the movie, with heart-pounding tension and fantastic performances from Dacre Montgomery and Barbie Ferrera. While the movie maybe could be slightly more "scary" or gory, it still felt very intense with a slight edge of dark comedy that prevented the movie from feeling pretentious. If you love the original Faces of Death, or cat-and-mouse serial killer thrillers, it's well worth a watch imo. Maybe not as emotionally resonate as HTBUAP, but Daniel Goldhaber proves once again he has the directing juice! I can't believe that this almost was never released, shame on you Legendary for taking this long to sell it off or release it.

This was fun! The film offers a terrific meta-reinterpretation of the original, with a distinct and effective stylistic flair. The entire production feels deeply rooted in the 1980s, heavily channeling that era’s sensibilities through its cinematography and storytelling. While there are moments where the dialogue wavers into pure foolishness just to fill the gaps, the actors do a fantastic job of balancing the tone. Additionally, the "final girl" story arc is nicely constructed.There are no jump scares, but the pacing delivers a nice edge-of-your-seat ride with a decent dose of **gore**. I absolutely adore the **score**. It is a full-on, John Carpenter-inspired '80s horror party featuring bangers that Charli XCX could easily play during a pre-show. It genuinely works as a standalone album.While it doesn't quite live up to the legend of the original, it provides a fresh meta-perspective. It is clear that genuine effort was put in to, at best, get newcomers interested in exploring the original films, and to give those already familiar with the old videotapes an opportunity to reevaluate the chaos surrounding their initial release. It is a must-watch for horror fans, though casual viewers may want to look for a more effective horror entry for their viewing pleasure.