New 'Faces of Death' film explores online violence and desensitization

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A remake of "Faces of Death" updates the original's shock value for the internet age, focusing on viral violence and online desensitization. The new film features a content moderator who encounters a killer posting real-life murders online, mirroring the original's blend of staged and actual gore. This modern take explores themes of online voyeurism and the numbing effect of constant exposure to violence, critiquing the internet's role in disseminating disturbing content.


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