It feels like a modern version of *Faces of Death*, where extremely graphic content isn't hidden away anymore, unlike older, illegally distributed VHS tapes or those shared within cult film communities before the internet became widespread. (I recently watched one such tape, ‘Grave Robbing For Morons,’ and found it to be a strangely charming curiosity). The point is that gore has become commonplace now. What can possibly still feel shocking? What would even qualify as offensive these days? You're able to watch someone who promotes far-right ideas get covered in slime in high definition, or witness live streams of horrific events. This movie seems perfectly suited for the age of TikTok captions declaring "All Fake." The references to *Don’t F*ck With Cats* might seem a little dated when considering it was released in 2019, but they work well for me because I actually saw one of Luka Magnotta's videos while still in school—I vaguely recall him dismembering a person before I looked away; it was that easily accessible. A simple search online! So, I think the way the film approaches content moderation as a gateway to discovering these videos is effective and believable. It’s likely that people who work in similar roles see incredibly disturbing things but simply ignore them because they don't want to investigate further. The movie could have just as easily become something about obsession with those kinds of videos, like *Red Rooms*, but instead it chose a horror trope I appreciate: A WOMAN INVESTIGATING AS PEOPLE THINK SHE’S CRAZY. If it isn’t broken, why fix it? And Barbie Ferreira is quite good as the Final Girl. Dacre Montgomery's performance brings to mind Tom Noonan’s Francis Dolarhyde from *Manhunter*, with echoes of Ted Levine’s Jame Gumb/Buffalo Bill—I really loved his portrayal. These are compelling, disturbing characters. It’s very much a Thomas Harris-style villain placed within the context of a slasher film. And just as a bit of trivia for horror fans, the white face mask reminds me of the killer in *Edge of the Axe* (1988). I'm honestly surprised by this movie; I absolutely loved it. It’s a somewhat sleazy, 80s serial killer thriller—similar to films like *Manhunter*, *Maniac*, and *Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer*—combined with a late-90s/early-2000s slasher movie in the style of *Urban Legend*, with just the right amount of grit reminiscent of the original *Saw* and *The Human Centipede*. Those are all positive comparisons. I'm a huge fan of *Scream*. I’ve given a new *Faces of Death* film a perfect rating, while the latest *Scream* sequel only received half a star. There’s a lot to consider.

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