John Alan Schwartz

John Alan Schwartz

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John Alan Schwartz is an American filmmaker and writer, best known for his controversial mockumentary 'Faces of Death,' which combines real and staged footage to depict various forms of death. The film became infamous for its graphic content and was a significant part of the 'video nasty' debate in the UK during the 1980s.

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John Alan Schwartz’s Faces of Death was arguably bolstered more by a banning than any other film.

Was Thatcher right to ban ‘video nasties’? I binged Zombie Flesh Eaters and Slaughtered Vomit Dolls to find out | Horror films
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-04
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