From Columbine to the 9/11 Attacks, Real-Life Violence Informed the New 'Faces of Death'

"Goldhaber noted, 'That moment growing up there had a weirdly outsized influence on American culture, but also one that was kind of invisible.' This reflects the subtle yet pervasive impact of their Boulder upbringing."

"Mazzei recalled, 'There's this sense of being unable to look away,' highlighting the instinct to witness violence, which is central to their film's narrative."

"The new 'Faces of Death' is described as a vigilante crime thriller, focusing on a content moderator hunting a web-obsessed serial killer, blending horror with social commentary."

"Goldhaber and Mazzei's film is less about traumatizing audiences and more about questioning society's relationship with violence and the media."

Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei's 'Faces of Death' is rooted in their experiences growing up in Boulder, Colorado, amidst significant violence events like Columbine and 9/11. Their film, a vigilante crime thriller, explores the instinct to witness violence, connecting their past to the present. The narrative centers on a content moderator hunting a serial killer, serving as both a remake of a 1978 VHS and a commentary on society's relationship with trauma and media consumption.

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