Faces of Death’s villain was inspired by a forgotten 2015 found-footage thriller

The new slasher film "Faces of Death" features a serial killer who reenacts violent scenes from the controversial 1978 pseudo-documentary of the same name. The killer then uploads these gruesome videos to a TikTok-like application to gain social media clout. While the film's premise draws from the infamous VHS tape, the actor playing the villain found inspiration from an unexpected source. Specifically, the character's portrayal was influenced by a forgotten 2015 found-footage thriller rather than the original 1978 film. This revelation provides insight into the creative influences behind the character who terrorizes a content moderator, played by Barbie Ferreira, blending classic shockumentary themes with contemporary online culture.