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New 'Faces of Death' Explores Social Media's Dark Side

4/14/2026

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Director Daniel Goldhaber discusses rebooting the 1978 horror film Faces of Death.
Barbie Ferreira, an actress, stars as Margot, a content moderator who uncovers a serial killer.
Goldhaber, drawing on his content-moderator experience, notes disturbing content on social media.
Co-writer Isa Mazzei recalls early exposure to violent imagery and rising graphic content on Instagram and TikTok.

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Story summary

Director Daniel Goldhaber discusses rebooting the 1978 horror film Faces of Death.
Barbie Ferreira, an actress, stars as Margot, a content moderator who uncovers a serial killer.
Goldhaber, drawing on his content-moderator experience, notes disturbing content on social media.
Co-writer Isa Mazzei recalls early exposure to violent imagery and rising graphic content on Instagram and TikTok.