What question has plagued mankind more than the mystery—and terror—of death? This forbidden pursuit has driven Dr. Frances B. Gröss to the brink of madness, but in his obsession, he has amassed a uniquely comprehensive collection of films that depict life in its final, grueling moments. From the savagery of cold-blooded murder to the perverse realities of war, tragic accidents, and the everyday lives of those who collect, dissect, and bury the dead, this descent into morbidity lays bare a truth that all of us will one day face.
Editing
Seamlessly blends real tragedy with laughably fake gore.
Practical Effects
Cheesy reenactments that fooled millions of gullible viewers.
Director
John Alan Schwartz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director John Alan Schwartz directed under multiple pseudonyms and even appeared on camera as the cult leader—his own film's biggest fabrication.
This kicked off the 'mondo' shockumentary craze and was banned in 46 countries, becoming a VHS-era forbidden object that defined video nasty hysteria.
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