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Faces of Death

John Alan Schwartz · 1978 · Film

1h 49m · Horror, Documentary

This provocative exploration delves into humanity's darkest preoccupation with death and the visceral realities associated with it.

DarkGolden_ageThe Obsession with Mortality and DeathThe Grotesque Nature of Human ViolenceThe Intersection of Life and DeathThe Human Fascination with FearCultural Attitudes Towards Mortality and Grief

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