Movies Like Faces of Death II (1981)

Faces of Death II is a 1981 documentary, horror film from John Alan Schwartz with a MovieMagicScore of 3.9/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Faces of Death and Faces of Death III.

Documentary Horror

Faces of Death

1978

A collection of death scenes, ranging from TV-material to home-made super-8 movies. The common factor is death by some means.

4.5

MagicScore

Faces of Death III

1985

The third installment of the infamous "is it real or fake?" mondo series sets its sights primarily on serial killers, with lengthy reenactments of police investigations of bodies being found in dumpsters, and a staged courtroom sequence.

3.5

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Faces of Death IV

1990

Follows the same pattern of the other Faces of Death movies. In this one we see many staged and not so staged looking deaths ranging from bungee jumping accidents and magic tricks gone bad.

3.6

MagicScore

Faces of Death

2026

A woman, employed as a website content moderator, comes across a series of violent videos reproducing death scenes from a film.

5.5

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Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon

2006

The next great psycho horror slasher has given a documentary crew exclusive access to his life as he plans his reign of terror over the sleepy town of Glen Echo, all the while deconstructing the conventions and archetypes of the horror genre for them.

6.5

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The Neon Demon

2016

When aspiring model Jesse moves to Los Angeles, her youth and vitality are devoured by a group of beauty-obsessed women who will take any means necessary to get what she has.

6.5

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Iron Lung

2026

In a post-apocalyptic future where an event known as "The Quiet Rapture" caused all known stars and habitable planets in the universe to disappear, a convict is sent to search an ocean of blood discovered on a desolate moon, using a small submarine nicknamed the "Iron Lung".

6.9

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Terrifier 3

2024

Five years after surviving Art the Clown's Halloween massacre, Sienna and Jonathan are still struggling to rebuild their shattered lives. As the holiday season approaches, they try to embrace the Christmas spirit and leave the horrors of the past behind. But just when they think they're safe, Art returns, determined to turn their holiday cheer into a new nightmare. The festive season quickly unravels as Art unleashes his twisted brand of terror, proving that no holiday is safe.

6.8

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The Wrath of Becky

2023

Two years after she escaped a violent attack on her family, 16-year-old Becky attempts to rebuild her life in the care of an older woman -- a kindred spirit named Elena. However, when a violent group known as the Noble Men break into their home, attack them and take their beloved dog, Becky must return to her old ways to protect herself and her loved ones.

6.3

MagicScore

#10

Hostel: Part II

2007

Three American college students studying abroad are lured to a Slovakian hostel, and discover the grim reality behind it.

5.8

MagicScore

#11

Popeye the Slayer Man

2025

A curious group of friends sneak into an abandoned spinach canning factory to film a documentary on the legend of the "Sailor Man," who is said to haunt the factory and local docks.

5.7

MagicScore

#12

Popeye's Revenge

2025

The legend of Popeye haunts a group of counsellors as they intend to open a summer camp.

5.0

MagicScore

#13

The Wizard of Gore

2007

In the darkly phantasmagorical world of the carnival magician and sideshow hypnotist, the gruesome "illusions" of Montag the Magnificent are unique in that they seem to become retroactive reality long after the the tricks are done. Is it coincidence, or circumstantial evidence of the world's most diabolically ingenious murders? When an underground journalist begins to investigate the strange deaths, the truth proves to be far more bizarre and disturbing than anything he or his readers might have imagined.

4.7

MagicScore

#14

Atrocious

2018

Atrocious is a film that portrays the story of two serial killers, who after being arrested for causing a traffic accident, police confiscate some videotapes. These tapes contain brutal murders that show human wickedness, their background, paraphilias and psyche of these murderers.

6.5

MagicScore

#15

The Medium

2021

A shaman's family learn that their goddess is supposedly controlling one of them. However, their lives take a frightening turn when they realise the goddess has nothing to do with the possession.

7.0

MagicScore

#16

Descent Into Darkness

2013

A journalist from an Eastern European country arrives in Paris to start a tour of European capitals. His intention is to make a documentary about the European dream. Between fascination and difficulty of adaptation, Sorgoï struggles to complete his project and his expedition drives him to a devastating state of madness.

6.7

MagicScore

#17

Creep 2

2017

After finding an ad online for “video work,” Sara, a video artist whose primary focus is creating intimacy with lonely men, thinks she may have found the subject of her dreams. She drives to a remote house in the forest and meets a man claiming to be a serial killer. Unable to resist the chance to create a truly shocking piece of art, she agrees to spend the day with him. However, as the day goes on, she discovers she may have dug herself into a hole from which she can’t escape.

6.3

MagicScore

#18

Begotten

1991

Begotten is the creation myth brought to life, the story of no less than the violent death of God and the (re)birth of nature on a barren earth.

5.9

MagicScore

#19

Curse of the Blair Witch

1999

A mockumentary exploring the life of the Blair Witch and the three missing student filmmakers.

6.2

MagicScore

#20

Be My Cat: A Film for Anne

2015

An aspiring filmmaker goes to shocking extremes to convince Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway to star in his film. First entry in Adrian Țofei's spiritual trilogy which includes We Put the World to Sleep and Pure.

6.2

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Faces of Death II?

The top films similar to Faces of Death II by MovieMagicScore are Faces of Death (4.5), Faces of Death III (3.5), Faces of Death IV (3.6). Each shares documentary/horror themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Faces of Death II worth watching?

Faces of Death II holds a MovieMagicScore of 3.9/10 from 55 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Faces of Death II?

Faces of Death II (1981) is a documentary, horror film directed by John Alan Schwartz, starring Michael Carr, John Hinckley Jr..

Where can I find more recommendations like Faces of Death II?

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About movies like Faces of Death II

This ranked list pairs Faces of Death II (1981), a documentary and horror film from John Alan Schwartz, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Michael Carr take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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