Faces of Death (1978 and 2026), Protanopia, Strawstalker, and Voidance

About this episode

The episode features reviews of new horror and sci-fi films, including a comparison of the original and new 'Faces of Death'.

We’ve got a weird mix this week! We’ll start off with the sci-fi “Voidance” and the slashery “Strawstalker” first, both new releases. We’ll check out the very weird “Protanopia” next, and then compare the original “Faces of Death” and the new sorta-sequel from 2026. All this, as well as the latest issue of “Horror Monthly,” issue #56, for May 2026, is available! Check out all the back issues, as well as our other books, with one easy link: https://horrormonthly.com Mainstream Films: 2026 Voidance * Directed by: Marianna Dean * Written by: Simon X Frederick * Stars: Zoe Cunningham, James Cosmo, Eloise Lovell Anderson * Trailer: Spoiler-Free Judgment Zone Alana wants to join the elite ATIC guard, but in order to be accepted she has to complete a simulated mission to solve a mystery and stop a terrorist attack. It plays out like a holographic video game that she gradually solves in steps and goes back to the beginning of the program when she fails - and she only has 20 chances to get it right. It’s far in the future and far from Earth, heavy science fiction, really not horror. Kevin thought it was great. Brian thought it was well made, but he wasn’t entertained. Spoilery Synopsis At…

People in this episode

Hosts: Brian Schell, Kevin L. Knights

Topics covered

• film reviews
• horror
• sci-fi
• new releases
• comparative analysis

Keywords

• Faces of Death
• Voidance
• Strawstalker
• Protanopia
• film reviews
• horror
• sci-fi

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Horror Monthly

Books & works: Faces of Death, Voidance, Strawstalker, Protanopia

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