The ABCs of Death
dir. Hélène Cattet · 2013
Plot
The ABC's OF DEATH is an ambitious anthology film featuring segments directed by over two dozen of the world's leading talents in contemporary genre film. Inspired by children's educational ABC books, the motion picture is comprised of 26 individual chapters, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet. The directors were then given free reign in choosing a word to create a story involving death. Provocative, shocking, funny and ultimately confrontational; THE ABC's OF DEATH is the definitive snapshot of the diversity of modern horror. Drafthouse Films, Magnet Pictures and Timpson Films are proud to present this alphabetical arsenal of destruction orchestrated by what Fangoria calls "a stunning roll call of some of the most exciting names in horror across the world."
Why watch
"The ABCs of Death" is a daring anthology that redefines horror through a kaleidoscope of global perspectives, each segment a unique exploration of mortality that oscillates between dark humor and visceral terror. This film invites viewers to confront their fears in a playful yet unsettling manner, making it a must-watch for those who appreciate the avant-garde in genre cinema.