The ABCs of Death (2013) movie poster

The ABCs of Death (2013)

"26 directors, 26 ways to die."
ThumbScore
👍 50%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 40% (RT: 37%, MC: 43) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Horror

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Director
Hélène Cattet, Jorge Michel Grau
Runtime
2h 9m
Country
New Zealand, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.0/10 (629 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
37%
Metacritic
43
Cast
Ingrid Bolsø Berdal as Frau Scheisse (voice)
Erik Audé as Beat Down Dude (segment "D is for Dogfight")
Iván González as Bobo (segment "X is for XXL")
Kyra Zagorsky as Lainey (segment "V is for Vagitus")
Peter Pedrero as Hooded Man (segment "S is for Speed")
Dallas Malloy as Female Boxer (segment "D is for Dogfight")
Lee Hardcastle as Dad (segment "T is for Toilet") (voice)
Lucy Clements as Lulu (segment "S is for Speed")
It's divisive. Only 50% of audiences liked it based on 629 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 40%.
Overview
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 film comprises 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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of The ABCs of Death was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Hélène Cattet, Jorge Michel Grau cited several classic horror films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

The ABCs of Death is a 2013 horror film directed by Hélène Cattet, Jorge Michel Grau. 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 film comprises 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. The film has been rated by 629 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a horror film, The ABCs of Death delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The ABCs of Death (2013) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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