The ABCs of Death
“26 directors, 26 ways to die.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Ingrid Bolsø Berdal
Frau Scheisse (voice)
Erik Audé
Beat Down Dude (segment "D is for Dogfight")
Iván González
Bobo (segment "X is for XXL")
Kyra Zagorsky
Lainey (segment "V is for Vagitus")
Peter Pedrero
Hooded Man (segment "S is for Speed")
Dallas Malloy
Female Boxer (segment "D is for Dogfight")
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
Yoshie (segment "F is for Fart")
Matías Oviedo
Bruno (segment "Cycle")
Chems Dahmani
A Bad Guy (segment "X is for XXL")
Takashi Nishina
Executioner (segment "J is for Jidai-geki")
Hiroko Yashiki
Female Detective (segment "Z is for Zetsumetsu")
Demo Tanaka
Salaryman 4 (segment "Z is for Zetsumetsu")
Fraser Corbett
Nezbit (segment "V is for Vagitus")
Miguel Insua
Man (segment "A is for Apocalypse")
Sarah Bonrepaux
The Girl (segment: XXL)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Razor Reel Fantastic Film Festival Bruges
Festival / Special Debut
March 8, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 31, 2013
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 28, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$24K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Xavier Gens, Andrew Traucki, Nacho Vigalondo, Ernesto Díaz Espinoza, Bruno Forzani, Jason Eisener, Adrián García Bogliano, Marcel Sarmiento, Lee Hardcastle, Yoshihiro Nishimura, Ben Wheatley, Jon Schnepp, Jorge Michel Grau, Timo Tjahjanto, Noboru Iguchi, Srđan Spasojević, Adam Wingard, Angela Bettis, Banjong Pisanthanakun, Simon Rumley, Jake West, Thomas Cappelen Malling, Yudai Yamaguchi, Hélène Cattet, Ti West, Anders Morgenthaler, Kaare Andrews
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaare Andrews, Lee Hardcastle, Hélène Cattet, Simon Rumley, Ti West, Yudai Yamaguchi, Nacho Vigalondo, Srđan Spasojević, Jake West, Adrián García Bogliano, Yoshihiro Nishimura, Bruno Forzani, Noboru Iguchi, Simon Barrett, Jon Schnepp, Timo Tjahjanto, Ant Timpson
- Original Score
- Rocco, Jammes Luckett, Jon Schnepp, Nobuhiko Morino, Simon Boswell, Graham Reznick, Benjamin Schoos, Aria Prayogi, Kevin Riepl, Fajar Yuskemal, Yasuhiko Fukuda, Phillip Blackford, Jarome Harmsworth, Johannes Ringen, Kō Nakagawa, Joel Harmsworth, Julio Pillado
- Original Title
- The ABCs of Death
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Korean, English, Spanish, Japanese, German, French
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Worldwide Gross
- $24K
- Production Studios
- Drafthouse Films, Timpson Films, Magnet Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xavier Gens, Andrew Traucki, Nacho Vigalondo, Ernesto Díaz Espinoza, Bruno Forzani, Jason Eisener, Adrián García Bogliano, Marcel Sarmiento, Lee Hardcastle, Yoshihiro Nishimura, Ben Wheatley, Jon Schnepp, Jorge Michel Grau, Timo Tjahjanto, Noboru Iguchi, Srđan Spasojević, Adam Wingard, Angela Bettis, Banjong Pisanthanakun, Simon Rumley, Jake West, Thomas Cappelen Malling, Yudai Yamaguchi, Hélène Cattet, Ti West, Anders Morgenthaler, Kaare Andrews
Kaare Andrews, Lee Hardcastle, Hélène Cattet, Simon Rumley, Ti West, Yudai Yamaguchi, Nacho Vigalondo, Srđan Spasojević, Jake West, Adrián García Bogliano, Yoshihiro Nishimura, Bruno Forzani, Noboru Iguchi, Simon Barrett, Jon Schnepp, Timo Tjahjanto, Ant Timpson
Rocco, Jammes Luckett, Jon Schnepp, Nobuhiko Morino, Simon Boswell, Graham Reznick, Benjamin Schoos, Aria Prayogi, Kevin Riepl, Fajar Yuskemal, Yasuhiko Fukuda, Phillip Blackford, Jarome Harmsworth, Johannes Ringen, Kō Nakagawa, Joel Harmsworth, Julio Pillado
Nicolás Ibieta, Chris Hilleke, Ernesto Herrera, Milton Kam, Nemanja Jovanov, Shu G. Momose, Jon D. Domínguez, Karim Hussain, Antoine Marteau, Jon Schnepp, Magnus Flåto, Manuel Dacosse, Chayse Irvin, Laurie Rose, Yasutaka Nagano, Harris Charalambous
Claire Jones, Petter Lindblad, Andrew Starke, Francis O'Toole, Andrea Quiroz Hérnandez
Department Leadership Roster
Marichi Palacios
Production Design
Nicolás Ibieta
Director of Photography
Rocco
Original Music Composer
Xavier Gens
Director
Andrew Traucki
Director
Nacho Vigalondo
Director
Ernesto Díaz Espinoza
Director
Bruno Forzani
Director
Kaare Andrews
Writer
Lee Hardcastle
Writer
Jason Eisener
Director
Adrián García Bogliano
Director
Marcel Sarmiento
Director
Lee Hardcastle
Director
Yoshihiro Nishimura
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The ABCs of Death
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What is The ABCs of Death about?
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.
Who directed The ABCs of Death?
The ABCs of Death was directed by Xavier Gens, Andrew Traucki, Nacho Vigalondo, Ernesto Díaz Espinoza, Bruno Forzani, Jason Eisener, Adrián García Bogliano, Marcel Sarmiento, Lee Hardcastle, Yoshihiro Nishimura, Ben Wheatley, Jon Schnepp, Jorge Michel Grau, Timo Tjahjanto, Noboru Iguchi, Srđan Spasojević, Adam Wingard, Angela Bettis, Banjong Pisanthanakun, Simon Rumley, Jake West, Thomas Cappelen Malling, Yudai Yamaguchi, Hélène Cattet, Ti West, Anders Morgenthaler, Kaare Andrews.
Who stars in The ABCs of Death?
The principal cast of The ABCs of Death includes Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Erik Audé, Iván González, Kyra Zagorsky, Peter Pedrero.
When was The ABCs of Death released and how long is it?
The ABCs of Death was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
How much did The ABCs of Death make at the box office?
The ABCs of Death grossed $24K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The ABCs of Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The ABCs of Death was composed by Rocco, Jammes Luckett, Jon Schnepp, Nobuhiko Morino, Simon Boswell, Graham Reznick, Benjamin Schoos, Aria Prayogi, Kevin Riepl, Fajar Yuskemal, Yasuhiko Fukuda, Phillip Blackford, Jarome Harmsworth, Johannes Ringen, Kō Nakagawa, Joel Harmsworth, Julio Pillado.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The ABCs of Death?
The ABCs of Death holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).