About this episode

Greg and Ria discuss the notorious Video Nasty 'Faces of Death' from 1978 and its 2026 remake, exploring themes of horror and cultural impact.

All I wanted was her goddamn wallet - and the b*tch gave me a hard time! Greg and Ria revisit one of the most notorious Video Nasties, Faces of Death 1978, contrasting it to the 2026 remake directed by Daniel Goldhaber - available on streaming today. We talk Hallowe’en in May, Obsession, Backrooms, Mondo films, Shockumentaries, Dr. Frances B. Gross, the dark version of Old McDonald had a Farm, autopsies and You’ve Been Framed. Yeahhh b*tches! The Lament Configuration Podcast… Horror has a podcast. Allow us to show it to you. (0:00) Intro (3:05) Thoughts on horror in 2026 so far (6:05) Backrooms and liminal horror recommendations (14:54) Iron Lung and Scary Movie (21:36) Faces of Death 1978 (39:10) Our favourite funny moments (51:36) Sequels, copycats and modern influence (58:44) Faces of Death 2026 Hosts: Greg Knox and Ria Fend Post-production: Greg Knox Graphics: Ria Fend

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