“Sick” horror movie banned in over 40 countries is streaming on Shudder now
One of the biggest, most controversial cult horror movies of all time is believed to be banned in 46 countries – and now, you can stream it on Shudder wherever you are.
Some of thebest horror moviesrequire a strong stomach; Martyrs boasts some of the most horrific, skin-peeling gore you could imagine, The Fly’s rancid body horror could make anyone queasy, andJigsaw’s trapsin Saw are infamously brutal.
However,Faces of Deathis a bit different. The 1978 film, stylized like a documentary, is 105 minutes of people and animals dying in various clips… that’s pretty much it.
If that sounds like your cup of bloody, disgusting tea, you’re able to watch it on Shudder right now – and if you want a taste of what to expect, check out thetrailer.
Here’s the thing: around 40% of the film is fake… but the rest isveryreal, including footage of suicides and PSA Flight 182’s crash, one of the deadliest air travel incidents in US history.
It was banned in the UK until 2003, when the BBFC permitted its release on DVD with footage of “fighting dogs and a monkey being cruelly beaten to death” removed. However, it remains illegal to distribute in many countries, and it’s been heavily censored in other territories.
Two teenagers in California also sued their high school in 1985, claiming they “developed an unnatural fear of dying and suffered emotional distress” after their teacher showed the film in class. They received a $100,000 settlement.
Yet, amazingly, it grossed over $35 million from a $400,000 budget, and it spawned a franchise with four sequels (and two unofficial follow-ups).
If you’re feelingreallybrave, there’s also Traces of Death, an unrelated series with a similar premise… only it’s predominantly real deaths and accidents. As you’d expect, it’s considerably harder to find (and grimmer), so maybe just stick with Faces of Death.
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