By Marquee Editorial6 entries
The Faces of Death franchise consists of multiple movie entries starting from the 1978 original through to the 2026 film. The earlier entries comprise collections of death scenes, material related to death, mortarities, accidents, and police work filmed by television equipment and domestic video cameras, along with a compilation hosted by Dr. Louis Flellis. The 2026 entry follows a moderator on an internet video-sharing platform who stumbles across a potential snuff film ring. Because the earlier films primarily feature disconnected scenes and footage rather than a continuous narrative, chronological release order is the standard way to view the series, allowing viewers to progress through the successive numbered volumes, the worst-of compilation, and the modern internet-focused feature in the sequence they were released.

Faces of Death
Movie, 1978
Starts the franchise with a collection of death scenes ranging from TV material to homemade super 8 movies.

Faces of Death II
Movie, 1981
Continues along the same lines as the first film with short scenes of material related to death.

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Faces of Death III
Movie, 1985
Presents gory real-life footage including German Autobahn scenes, drug smugglers, and a videotaped rape and murder.

The Worst of Faces of Death
Movie, 1987
Presents a journey hosted by Dr. Louis Flellis into the depths of depravity and bizarre death experiences.

Faces of Death IV
Movie, 1990
Contains more than 50 separate scenes of blood-chilling horror depicting cremations, electrocutions, and other events.

Movie, 2026
Follows an internet video-sharing platform moderator who stumbles across a potential snuff film ring.
Read the ending explained| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faces of Death | Movie | 1978 | ★ 4.6 | Not yet |
| 2 | Faces of Death II | Movie | 1981 | ★ 4.1 | Not yet |
| 3 | Faces of Death III | Movie | 1985 | ★ 3.8 | Not yet |
| 4 | The Worst of Faces of Death | Movie | 1987 | ★ 4.0 | Not yet |
| 5 | Faces of Death IV | Movie | 1990 | ★ 4.0 | Not yet |
| 6 | Faces of Death | Movie | 2026 | ★ 5.7 | Ending explained |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
You should start with the 1978 original film, which introduces the collection of death scenes and footage before moving through the subsequent numbered sequels and later entries in release order.
Watching in release order is recommended because it follows the natural publication sequence of the numbered volumes, compilation entries, and the 2026 internet-focused movie.
None of the entries can be explicitly designated as skippable based on the provided facts, as each offers its own specific collection of footage, compilation material, or narrative plot.
Watch in this order: 1. Faces of Death, 2. Faces of Death II, 3. Faces of Death III, 4. The Worst of Faces of Death, 5. Faces of Death IV, 6. Faces of Death.
This guide lists 6 entries, released between 1978 and 2026.
Faces of Death has the highest average rating in this guide, at 5.7 out of 10.
Faces of Death. Each links to a full guide with a recap, the ending, and an FAQ.