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The ABCs of Death (2013)

“26 directors, 26 ways to die.”

4.9/10 · 642 votes 2h 9m nr Horror

#279 of 284 films from 2013 #1196 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Adam Wingard, Ben Wheatley, Angela Bettis · Written by Simon Barrett, Noboru Iguchi, Ti West, Srđan Spasojević

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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.

Cast

Ingrid Bolsø Berdalas Frau Scheisse (voice)
Erik Audéas Beat Down Dude (segment "D is for Dogfight")
Iván Gonzálezas Bobo (segment "X is for XXL")
Kyra Zagorskyas Lainey (segment "V is for Vagitus")
Peter Pedreroas Hooded Man (segment "S is for Speed")
Dallas Malloyas Female Boxer (segment "D is for Dogfight")
Lee Hardcastleas Dad (segment "T is for Toilet") (voice)
Lucy Clementsas Lulu (segment "S is for Speed")
Darenziaas Roxanne (segment "S is for Speed")
Arisa Nakamuraas Yoshie (segment "F is for Fart")
Matías Oviedoas Bruno (segment "Cycle")
Chems Dahmanias A Bad Guy (segment "X is for XXL")
Takashi Nishinaas Executioner (segment "J is for Jidai-geki")
Hiroko Yashikias Female Detective (segment "Z is for Zetsumetsu")

Facts

Release dateMarch 8, 2013
Runtime129 min (2h 9m) — longer as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresHorror
LanguageEN
Box office$23,589
IMDbtt1935896

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Questions

How long is The ABCs of Death?
The ABCs of Death runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Is The ABCs of Death worth watching?
TMDB users give it 4.9/10 across 642 votes, which places it #279 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 2%) and #1196 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed The ABCs of Death?
The ABCs of Death was directed by Adam Wingard, Ben Wheatley, Angela Bettis. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), Normal (2026), Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024).
Who stars in The ABCs of Death?
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").
What is The ABCs of Death rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The ABCs of Death?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/39668.

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