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The ABCs of Death 2013

★ 5.0629 votes129 min📅 2013-03-08

"26 directors, 26 ways to die."

Step into the darkly inventive world of *The ABCs of Death (2013)*, a chilling anthology horror film where 26 of cinema's most daring genre directors reimagine death through the lens of childhood's ABCs.

Director: Angela Bettis

Cast

Ingrid Bolsø Berdal
Ingrid Bolsø Berdal
Frau Scheisse (voice)
Erik Audé
Erik Audé
Beat Down Dude (segment "D is for Dogfight")
Iván González
Bobo (segment "X is for XXL")
Kyra Zagorsky
Kyra Zagorsky
Lainey (segment "V is for Vagitus")
Peter Pedrero
Peter Pedrero
Hooded Man (segment "S is for Speed")
Dallas Malloy
Female Boxer (segment "D is for Dogfight")
Lee Hardcastle
Lee Hardcastle
Dad (segment "T is for Toilet") (voice)
Lucy Clements
Lulu (segment "S is for Speed")
Darenzia
Roxanne (segment "S is for Speed")
Arisa Nakamura
Arisa Nakamura
Yoshie (segment "F is for Fart")

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The ABCs of Death (2013) about?

*The ABCs of Death* is a horror anthology where 26 directors each tackle a letter of the alphabet as the starting point for a story about death. From suffocating terror to surreal nightmares, the film delivers a wildly varied collection of short horror segments, each offering a unique perspective on mortality.

Who directed The ABCs of Death?

Angela Bettis directed *The ABCs of Death*, orchestrating this ambitious anthology of 26 horror shorts by different filmmakers.

Who stars in The ABCs of Death?

The ensemble cast includes Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Erik Audé, Iván González, Kyra Zagorsky, and Dallas Malloy among other performers across the multiple segments.

Is The ABCs of Death (2013) worth watching?

For horror fans seeking bold, unconventional storytelling, *The ABCs of Death* delivers a thrilling if uneven ride. While not every segment hits the mark, its ambitious structure and striking visuals make it a standout for anthology enthusiasts. The film's sheer audacity—26 directors, 26 visions of death—elevates it beyond typical horror fare.

How long is The ABCs of Death?

The runtime of *The ABCs of Death* is 129 minutes.

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About The ABCs of Death (2013) — A Horror Anthology Where Every Letter Leads to a Different Kind of Death

Step into the darkly inventive world of *The ABCs of Death (2013)*, a chilling anthology horror film where 26 of cinema's most daring genre directors reimagine death through the lens of childhood's ABCs. Each filmmaker crafts a visceral, wildly distinct segment—from suffocating claustrophobia to grotesque surrealism—all bound by a single letter and a theme of mortality. Directed by Angela Bettis, this visceral 129-minute odyssey blends visceral shocks with artistic ambition, delivering an unpredictable rollercoaster of terror. With Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Erik Audé, and Iván González leading the ensemble, the film thrives on its fragmented structure, ensuring no two chapters feel alike.

The atmosphere crackles with unpredictability, as every segment offers a fresh take on horror's most taboo subject. Whether through psychological dread or outright gore, *The ABCs of Death* refuses to settle into a single tone, mirroring the disjointed yet familiar structure of an alphabet book. Bettis' vision transforms the anthology into a macabre playground, where creativity meets carnage in a way only the boldest filmmakers could achieve.