Faces of Death

Faces of Death

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

R 1978 · 109 min · ★ 4.6 · Horror, Documentary

A collection of death scenes, ranging from TV material to homemade super 8 movies.

Directed by John Alan Schwartz · Written by John Alan Schwartz

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