The ABCs of Death (2012)

About The ABCs of Death

The ABCs of Death is a 2012 anthology horror comedy film produced by Ant Timpson and Tim League. An ambitious anthology of 26 chapters, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet for their own take on death. Predominantly horrifying, some moments of intrigue and even humor. Inspired by children's educational 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.

Making / Production

The ABCs of Death was produced by international producers and directors. It was a global cinematic project, involving 26 directors from around the world, each given a letter and assigned a corresponding word to create their own tale of death.

Actors

• Ingrid Bolso Berdal as Fraulein (Segment "D is for Dogfight") - A powerful performance in her segment, setting the brutal tone of the short film.
• Erik Audé as Fighter (Segment "D is for Dogfight") - His portrayal of a man engaged in dogfight was strikingly realistic.
• Ivana Baquero as Nursery Monster (Segment "A is for Apocalypse") - Baquero impressed audiences with her chilling portrayal of the monster.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This movie consists of 26 different mini stories depicted by 26 different directors from around the world.
• The film’s different segments were shot in 15 countries – the United States, Canada, UK, Japan, Indonesia, and more.
• The 26 directors were given full creative freedom and were assigned to pick a word and make a horror story around it.

Quotes

• “There’s one thing you have to understand, honey. We are here to hurt you.” – Segment "X is for XXL"
• “Everyone has to face the razor.” – Segment "R is for Razor"

Music, Soundtrack

• The film does not have a conventional music score. Instead, each director had the freedom to work with composers to create the soundtrack for their segments.
• Despite this, music is a prevalent force across the spectrum of these shorts. It veers from somber and haunting, to outrageous and eccentric, reflecting the diverse nature of the film itself.