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Faces of Death II
A face-to-face confrontation with Guerrilla death squads in El Salvador, napalm bombings in Vietnam, the drugging of a monkey, a dolphin slaughter, a train disaster in India, Cambodian lepers, a death museum, a driver high on PCP and a boxer going down for his “final” count.
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Plot Summary
This installment in the controversial 'Faces of Death' franchise purports to explore the various ways in which people meet their end. It compiles footage, some staged and some allegedly real, depicting accidents, natural deaths, and violent incidents. The film aims to shock viewers with graphic imagery and a morbid fascination with mortality.
Critical Reception
Like its predecessor, 'Faces of Death II' was met with widespread condemnation from critics and audiences for its gratuitous violence and questionable ethical standards. It is often criticized for its exploitative nature and the dubious authenticity of its footage, serving primarily as a shockumentary for a niche audience.
What Reviewers Say
Widely criticized for its graphic and exploitative content.
The authenticity of much of the footage is highly questionable.
Considered a low-brow shockumentary with little artistic merit.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not readily available, but similar films in the franchise are generally viewed as sensationalist and disturbing.
Fun Fact
Despite its title and reputation, the film uses a significant amount of staged or reenacted footage to depict deaths, blurring the line between documentary and fiction for shock value.
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