Released:
1978-11-10

Overview:
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.

Director:
John Alan Schwartz

Runtime:
1h 45min

Genre:
Horror, Documentary

• Cast:
• 
  Michael Carr
  as
  Dr. Frances B. Gröss / Narrator (voice)
• 
  Samuel Berkowitz
  as
  Samuel Berkowitz
• 
  Mary Ellen Brighton
  as
  Mary Ellen Brighton
• 
  Thomas Noguchi
  as
  Thomas Noguchi
• 
  John Alan Schwartz
  as
  Leader of Flesh Eating Cult (uncredited)