Directed by Julian Barratt, Alexandre Bustillo, Larry Fessenden, Julian Gilbey, E.L. Katz, Aharon Keshales, Steven Kostanski, Julien Maury, Vincenzo Natali, Bill Plympton, Jen & Sylvia Soska and many more…
It’s a second go around the alphabet of fear with The ABCs of Death 2. 2012′s first installment – an anthology of 26 stories, each representing a letter of the alphabet – was the very definition of a mixed bag, with (sadly) the bad often outweighing the good. However, given that the good was Very good I still held out hope that this sequel would live up to the expectations and potential that the format has.
Thankfully this time round the good outweighs the bad, although surprisingly there are some disappointing segments from directors whose work I’ve enjoyed; and whose feature work has been hailed as some of the best in the genre – not that there’s any evidence of that here – including...
It’s a second go around the alphabet of fear with The ABCs of Death 2. 2012′s first installment – an anthology of 26 stories, each representing a letter of the alphabet – was the very definition of a mixed bag, with (sadly) the bad often outweighing the good. However, given that the good was Very good I still held out hope that this sequel would live up to the expectations and potential that the format has.
Thankfully this time round the good outweighs the bad, although surprisingly there are some disappointing segments from directors whose work I’ve enjoyed; and whose feature work has been hailed as some of the best in the genre – not that there’s any evidence of that here – including...
- 3/18/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
26 tales of death, one short film for every letter of the alphabet: this formula was used to explore macabre matters in Magnet Releasing’s The ABCs of Death and the same framework is used again in ABCs of Death 2, with a new batch of creative minds offering 26 more takes on death. Magnolia Home Entertainment is releasing the sequel on home media early next year with a substantial amount of bonus features.
ABCs of Death 2 will be available on Blu-ray and DVD beginning February 3rd, 2015. The home media release will feature the following special features (courtesy of Blu-ray.com):
A-z: An Offering of Behind The Scenes, “Making Of”s and Galleries Axs TV: A look at ‘ABCs Of Death 2′ Filmmakers Commentary (29 Commentary Segments)
“ABC’s Of Death 2 is the follow-up to the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning from Nigeria to UK to Brazil and everywhere in between.
ABCs of Death 2 will be available on Blu-ray and DVD beginning February 3rd, 2015. The home media release will feature the following special features (courtesy of Blu-ray.com):
A-z: An Offering of Behind The Scenes, “Making Of”s and Galleries Axs TV: A look at ‘ABCs Of Death 2′ Filmmakers Commentary (29 Commentary Segments)
“ABC’s Of Death 2 is the follow-up to the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning from Nigeria to UK to Brazil and everywhere in between.
- 12/10/2014
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
There are many ways to die—peaceful, painful, and otherwise—and Magnet Releasing’s ABCs of Death 2 features 26 more ways to meet your end. To commemorate their macabre movie, the 26 ABCs of Death 2 directors have laid out their picks for the greatest movie deaths of all time and we have a video comprising their slaughterous selections.
“ABC’s Of Death 2 is the follow-up to the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning from Nigeria to UK to Brazil and everywhere in between. It features segments directed by over two dozen of the world’s leading talents in contemporary genre film. The film is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet. The directors were then given free rein in choosing a word to create a story involving death. Provocative, shocking, funny and at times confrontational, ABC’s...
“ABC’s Of Death 2 is the follow-up to the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning from Nigeria to UK to Brazil and everywhere in between. It features segments directed by over two dozen of the world’s leading talents in contemporary genre film. The film is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet. The directors were then given free rein in choosing a word to create a story involving death. Provocative, shocking, funny and at times confrontational, ABC’s...
- 10/24/2014
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Directed by Julian Barratt, Alexandre Bustillo, Larry Fessenden, Julian Gilbey, E.L. Katz, Aharon Keshales, Steven Kostanski, Julien Maury, Vincenzo Natali, Bill Plympton, Jen & Sylvia Soska and many more…
It’s a second go around the alphabet of fear with the debut of The ABCs of Death 2 as part of this years Celluloid Screams film festival. 2012′s first installment – an anthology of 26 stories, each representing a letter of the alphabet – was the very definition of a mixed bag, with (sadly) the bad often outweighing the good. However, given that the good was Very good I still held out hope that this sequel would live up to the expectations and potential that the format has.
Thankfully this time round the good outweighs the bad, although surprisingly there are some disappointing segments from directors whose work I’ve enjoyed; and whose feature work has been hailed as some of the best in...
It’s a second go around the alphabet of fear with the debut of The ABCs of Death 2 as part of this years Celluloid Screams film festival. 2012′s first installment – an anthology of 26 stories, each representing a letter of the alphabet – was the very definition of a mixed bag, with (sadly) the bad often outweighing the good. However, given that the good was Very good I still held out hope that this sequel would live up to the expectations and potential that the format has.
Thankfully this time round the good outweighs the bad, although surprisingly there are some disappointing segments from directors whose work I’ve enjoyed; and whose feature work has been hailed as some of the best in...
- 10/24/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
In ABCs of Death 2, 26 directors contributed a short film, each taking one letter from the alphabet as their inspiration. Nigerian director Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen brings us a supernatural tale that has historical roots in L is for Legacy, and he shared his thoughts on the subject matter and the practical makeup effects used to bring his beast to life:
“It was a true event in history and that legacy kept on. Someone was wrongly accused and the beast came out as the manifestation of the curse that was placed on the people. I chose this story because I like the idea of the supernatural having control over the physical. Somebody that was innocent was wrongly accused and whatever he pronounced became real. I’m a strong believer of the spiritual and that story resonated with me. If you are true and decent, the physical will work for you, no matter how misunderstood you are.
“It was a true event in history and that legacy kept on. Someone was wrongly accused and the beast came out as the manifestation of the curse that was placed on the people. I chose this story because I like the idea of the supernatural having control over the physical. Somebody that was innocent was wrongly accused and whatever he pronounced became real. I’m a strong believer of the spiritual and that story resonated with me. If you are true and decent, the physical will work for you, no matter how misunderstood you are.
- 10/8/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Want to learn more about ABCs of Death 2? If the recently released red band trailer wasn’t enough, we now have a look at 26 stills from the movie, one for each segment a – z. Warning: Some of these stills are not safe for work.
“ABC’s Of Death 2 is the follow-up to the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning from Nigeria to UK to Brazil and everywhere in between. It features segments directed by over two dozen of the world’s leading talents in contemporary genre film. The film is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet. The directors were then given free rein in choosing a word to create a story involving death. Provocative, shocking, funny and at times confrontational, ABC’s Of Death 2 is another global celebration of next generation genre filmmaking.”
Full list of directors: Aharon Keshales,...
“ABC’s Of Death 2 is the follow-up to the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning from Nigeria to UK to Brazil and everywhere in between. It features segments directed by over two dozen of the world’s leading talents in contemporary genre film. The film is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet. The directors were then given free rein in choosing a word to create a story involving death. Provocative, shocking, funny and at times confrontational, ABC’s Of Death 2 is another global celebration of next generation genre filmmaking.”
Full list of directors: Aharon Keshales,...
- 10/4/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Anthology movies are very tricky to pull off. Naturally, some segments, especially if each segment is done by different filmmakers, are going to be better than others. The ABCs of Death, when I first heard about it, sounded like an interesting concept. You get twenty-six directors from around the world, give them each a letter of the alphabet and some money, and let them make a short film segment (that involved death). The big problem with this conceit is you know going in a death is coming within all twenty-six shorts. Therefore, the suspense of the segment is diminished, and the directors, instead, have to come up with an interesting or stylistic way of killing someone. Movies that are heavy in style and lacking in story conflict don't really do much for me. Consequently, I liked about four of the segments in that first film. I remember "Q is for Quack" being my favorite,...
- 10/3/2014
- by Mike Shutt
- Rope of Silicon
ABCs of Death 2 is now available on VOD and we’ve been provided with an exclusive still from L is for Legacy, the short horror film from Nigerian director Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen.
“ABC’s Of Death 2 is the follow-up to the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning from Nigeria to UK to Brazil and everywhere in between. It features segments directed by over two dozen of the world’s leading talents in contemporary genre film. The film is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet. The directors were then given free rein in choosing a word to create a story involving death. Provocative, shocking, funny and at times confrontational, ABC’s Of Death 2 is another global celebration of next generation genre filmmaking.”
Full list of directors: Aharon Keshales, Navot Papushado, Alejandro Brugues, Bill Plympton, Chris Nash,...
“ABC’s Of Death 2 is the follow-up to the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning from Nigeria to UK to Brazil and everywhere in between. It features segments directed by over two dozen of the world’s leading talents in contemporary genre film. The film is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet. The directors were then given free rein in choosing a word to create a story involving death. Provocative, shocking, funny and at times confrontational, ABC’s Of Death 2 is another global celebration of next generation genre filmmaking.”
Full list of directors: Aharon Keshales, Navot Papushado, Alejandro Brugues, Bill Plympton, Chris Nash,...
- 10/2/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Gearing up for another year at Sheffield's Showroom Cinema, horror film festival Celluloid Screams has announced the full line-up of blood-soaked goodies it has in store for the weekend of October 24-26 – and boy, is it Astron-omically good!
Here it comes... straight from the press release to your eyeballs:
Opening Gala: The Editor (UK Premiere)
Director: Adam Brooks & Matthew Kennedy | Canada | 2014 | 1hr 42 mins
Kicking off Celluloid Screams 2014 in fine style, we proudly present the mind-boggling new opus from Canadian filmmaking collective Astron-6 – an affectionate tribute to the Italian giallo thrillers of the 1970s and 1980s.
Rey Ciso was once the greatest editor the world had ever seen, but after a horrific accident left him with four wooden fingers on his right hand, he’s had to resort to cutting low budget trash pictures. When the lead actors from the film he’s been editing turn up murdered at the studio,...
Here it comes... straight from the press release to your eyeballs:
Opening Gala: The Editor (UK Premiere)
Director: Adam Brooks & Matthew Kennedy | Canada | 2014 | 1hr 42 mins
Kicking off Celluloid Screams 2014 in fine style, we proudly present the mind-boggling new opus from Canadian filmmaking collective Astron-6 – an affectionate tribute to the Italian giallo thrillers of the 1970s and 1980s.
Rey Ciso was once the greatest editor the world had ever seen, but after a horrific accident left him with four wooden fingers on his right hand, he’s had to resort to cutting low budget trash pictures. When the lead actors from the film he’s been editing turn up murdered at the studio,...
- 9/10/2014
- by Gareth Jones
- DreadCentral.com
Last week we brought you the insane and bloody red-band trailer for ABCs of Death 2. A tamer green-band trailer has now been released that you can show to your kids if you want! It's not as gory as the red-band, but it's still a fun trailer to watch that's packed full energy.
The movie consists of 26 short films, and each one has a completely different director and storyline. Some of the directors in the mix include Vincenzo Natali (Splice), Rodney Ascher (Room 237), E.L. Katz (Cheap Thrills), and the Soskasisters (American Mary). Here's the synopsis:
ABCs Of Death 2 is the follow-up to the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning from Nigeria to UK to Brazil and everywhere in between. It features segments directed by over two dozen of the world’s leading talents in contemporary genre film. The film is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters,...
The movie consists of 26 short films, and each one has a completely different director and storyline. Some of the directors in the mix include Vincenzo Natali (Splice), Rodney Ascher (Room 237), E.L. Katz (Cheap Thrills), and the Soskasisters (American Mary). Here's the synopsis:
ABCs Of Death 2 is the follow-up to the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning from Nigeria to UK to Brazil and everywhere in between. It features segments directed by over two dozen of the world’s leading talents in contemporary genre film. The film is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters,...
- 9/8/2014
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
The second annual Beyond Fest is coming back to Los Angeles' Egyptian Theatre (6712 Hollywood Boulevard) and will be running from September 25 through October 4, 2014. Tickets are available through Fandango Now.
From the Press Release
Dedicated to delivering the elite in horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and badass cinema, this year’s Beyond Fest programming reflects a globally diverse and eclectic mix of premieres, rare repertory screenings, and special events, all of which are anchored in bringing firsts to the community of genre fans in Los Angeles.
Beyond Fest has also partnered with Robert Rodriguez’s El Rey Network as its presenting sponsor, a partnership that will make much of the festival’s programming free to creative makers and film fans alike.
“The response was so great last year that we knew we had to bring Beyond Fest back, so much so that we immediately started planning this installment,” said Christian Parkes, co-founder of Beyond Fest.
From the Press Release
Dedicated to delivering the elite in horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and badass cinema, this year’s Beyond Fest programming reflects a globally diverse and eclectic mix of premieres, rare repertory screenings, and special events, all of which are anchored in bringing firsts to the community of genre fans in Los Angeles.
Beyond Fest has also partnered with Robert Rodriguez’s El Rey Network as its presenting sponsor, a partnership that will make much of the festival’s programming free to creative makers and film fans alike.
“The response was so great last year that we knew we had to bring Beyond Fest back, so much so that we immediately started planning this installment,” said Christian Parkes, co-founder of Beyond Fest.
- 9/5/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Beyond Fest returns with a vengeance in Los Angeles later this month, giving genre fans a lineup to look forward to. An eclectic mix of films both old and new are on the menu, with a screening of the Halloween 4k re-master highlighting the events. Halloween fans will also be treated to the first-ever combined appearance by John Carpenter and Jamie Lee Curtis to discuss their horror classic.
Los Angeles – September 4, 2014 - “Beyond Fest and the American Cinematheque announced today that they are partnering for the return of the sophomore festival, Beyond Fest, featuring the best in world genre programming, September 25th – October 4th, 2014 at the Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Boulevard. Tickets will be available through Fandango today.
Dedicated to delivering the elite in horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and badass cinema, this year’s Beyond Fest programming reflects a globally diverse and eclectic mix of premieres, rare repertory screenings, and special events,...
Los Angeles – September 4, 2014 - “Beyond Fest and the American Cinematheque announced today that they are partnering for the return of the sophomore festival, Beyond Fest, featuring the best in world genre programming, September 25th – October 4th, 2014 at the Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Boulevard. Tickets will be available through Fandango today.
Dedicated to delivering the elite in horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and badass cinema, this year’s Beyond Fest programming reflects a globally diverse and eclectic mix of premieres, rare repertory screenings, and special events,...
- 9/5/2014
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
With Fantastic Fest 2014 drawing closer by the day, the horror lover inside me is ready to burst out in a fit of obsessive jubilation knowing the onslaught of movies I’ll be experiencing. Movies like Tusk, V/H/S Viral, The Babadook, and so many others are ready to push my moral boundaries and chill me to the bone, but one project has me uniquely excited, and that’s The ABCs Of Death 2.
I rather like The ABCs Of Death and I’ve since made that pretty clear here at We Got This Covered, so after watching yesterday’s freshly released Red Band trailer for the equally ambitious sequel, I’m officially on pins and needles. Loaded with exploding heads, decapitations, brutality, and gigantic genitalia, this new crop of directors seems to be upping the ante wherever possible, which is expected from filmmakers like the Soska Sisters, Jerome Sable...
I rather like The ABCs Of Death and I’ve since made that pretty clear here at We Got This Covered, so after watching yesterday’s freshly released Red Band trailer for the equally ambitious sequel, I’m officially on pins and needles. Loaded with exploding heads, decapitations, brutality, and gigantic genitalia, this new crop of directors seems to be upping the ante wherever possible, which is expected from filmmakers like the Soska Sisters, Jerome Sable...
- 9/4/2014
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
The ABCs of Death 2 will be making its VOD premiere via Magnet Releasing on October 2nd with a theatrical run set for October 31st. That being said a new work friendly green band trailer has come our way and it's fit for mass consumption. Dig it!
The ABCs Of Death 2 is produced by Ant Timpson and Tim League, in conjunction with associate producers Todd Brown, Marc Walkow, Mitch Davis, and Ted Geoghegan.
The ABCs Of Death 2’s directors are an eclectic, acclaimed group, consisting of Julian Barratt of The Mighty Boosh; Israel’s Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado (Big Bad Wolves, Rabies); Japan’s arthouse provocateur Sion Sono (Cold Fish, Suicide Club); Academy Award-nominated animator Bill Plympton; Room 237 mastermind Rodney Ascher; Filipino icon – and Director’s Fortnight inductee – Erik Matti (On The Job, Magic Temple); Lithuania’s Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper (Vanishing Waves); Splice and...
The ABCs Of Death 2 is produced by Ant Timpson and Tim League, in conjunction with associate producers Todd Brown, Marc Walkow, Mitch Davis, and Ted Geoghegan.
The ABCs Of Death 2’s directors are an eclectic, acclaimed group, consisting of Julian Barratt of The Mighty Boosh; Israel’s Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado (Big Bad Wolves, Rabies); Japan’s arthouse provocateur Sion Sono (Cold Fish, Suicide Club); Academy Award-nominated animator Bill Plympton; Room 237 mastermind Rodney Ascher; Filipino icon – and Director’s Fortnight inductee – Erik Matti (On The Job, Magic Temple); Lithuania’s Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper (Vanishing Waves); Splice and...
- 9/4/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
I really enjoyed the first ABCs of Death horror anthology film, and the sequel looks like it will be at least as equally insane. 26 short films directed by 26 talented directors make up the ABCs of Death 2 and those films are disgustingly brutal, disturbing, and very funny. Each film corresponds with a letter from the alphabet, and the directors had complete freedom to do what they wanted with the letter assigned. This first red-band trailer for the movie gives you a little taste of the complete madness that awaits horror fans.
ABCs Of Death 2 is the follow-up to the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning from Nigeria to UK to Brazil and everywhere in between. It features segments directed by over two dozen of the world’s leading talents in contemporary genre film. The film is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters, each helmed by a different...
ABCs Of Death 2 is the follow-up to the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning from Nigeria to UK to Brazil and everywhere in between. It features segments directed by over two dozen of the world’s leading talents in contemporary genre film. The film is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters, each helmed by a different...
- 9/3/2014
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
The ABC’s Of Death was an ambitious horror anthology from 2012 consisting of 26 shorts from 26 different directors all of whom accepted the challenge of taking a single letter of the alphabet, picking a word that begins with that letter and then making a short film about death with that word at the core.
We have had anthologies with segments from different directorial hands before (the VHS films are a good example) but with 27 (the letter ‘O’ had two directors) you’d have expected the result to be unwieldy and inconsistent. And it was, yet the crazy concept mostly worked. I only recall a couple of duds, and since these films only lasted 3 or 4 minutes each, taking the bad with the good was painless. It will be interesting to see what they do with the sequel. It appears the format is identical with films from Nigeria to UK to Brazil and everywhere in between.
We have had anthologies with segments from different directorial hands before (the VHS films are a good example) but with 27 (the letter ‘O’ had two directors) you’d have expected the result to be unwieldy and inconsistent. And it was, yet the crazy concept mostly worked. I only recall a couple of duds, and since these films only lasted 3 or 4 minutes each, taking the bad with the good was painless. It will be interesting to see what they do with the sequel. It appears the format is identical with films from Nigeria to UK to Brazil and everywhere in between.
- 9/2/2014
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
It may come as a surprise but we really liked the 2012 anthology horror ABC's Of Death so it should no surprise that we are more than a little interested in the fact that the red band trailer for the second instalment has arrived. ABC's Of Death 2 is the follow-up to the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning from Nigeria to UK to Brazil and everywhere in between. It features segments directed by over two dozen of the world's leading talents in contemporary genre film. The film is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters; each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet. The directors were then given free rein in choosing a word to create a story involving death. Directors: Aharon Keshales, Navot Papushado, Alejandro Brugues, Bill Plympton, Chris Nash, Dennison Ramalho, Erik Matti, Evan Katz, Hajime Ohata, Jen Soska, Sylvia Soska, Jerome Sable, Jim Hosking,...
- 9/2/2014
- 24framespersecond.net
There are many ways to die—peaceful, painful, and otherwise—and when it was given a wide release in 2013, Magnet Releasing’s The ABCs of Death showed us 26 of them. Soon ABCs of Death 2 will display 26 more paths to perishing, each one starting with a different letter of the alphabet, and the film’s red band trailer shows that someone’s violent end could come from an action figure playset.
Those looking to watch a new horror anthology film this Halloween season are in luck, as ABCs of Death 2 hits VOD platforms on October 2nd before coming out in select theaters on October 31st. ABCs of Death 2 will make its world premiere at Austin’s Fantastic Fest this September.
“ABC’s Of Death 2 is the follow-up to the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning from Nigeria to UK to Brazil and everywhere in between.
Those looking to watch a new horror anthology film this Halloween season are in luck, as ABCs of Death 2 hits VOD platforms on October 2nd before coming out in select theaters on October 31st. ABCs of Death 2 will make its world premiere at Austin’s Fantastic Fest this September.
“ABC’s Of Death 2 is the follow-up to the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning from Nigeria to UK to Brazil and everywhere in between.
- 9/2/2014
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
The ABCs of Death 2 will be making its VOD premiere via Magnet Releasing on October 2nd with a theatrical run set for October 31st. Right now we have a new red band trailer for you cats to dig on that is brimming with the good stuff!
The ABCs Of Death 2 is produced by Ant Timpson and Tim League, in conjunction with associate producers Todd Brown, Marc Walkow, Mitch Davis, and Ted Geoghegan.
The ABCs Of Death 2’s directors are an eclectic, acclaimed group, consisting of Julian Barratt of The Mighty Boosh; Israel’s Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado (Big Bad Wolves, Rabies); Japan’s arthouse provocateur Sion Sono (Cold Fish, Suicide Club); Academy Award-nominated animator Bill Plympton; Room 237 mastermind Rodney Ascher; Filipino icon – and Director’s Fortnight inductee – Erik Matti (On The Job, Magic Temple); Lithuania’s Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper (Vanishing Waves); Splice and...
The ABCs Of Death 2 is produced by Ant Timpson and Tim League, in conjunction with associate producers Todd Brown, Marc Walkow, Mitch Davis, and Ted Geoghegan.
The ABCs Of Death 2’s directors are an eclectic, acclaimed group, consisting of Julian Barratt of The Mighty Boosh; Israel’s Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado (Big Bad Wolves, Rabies); Japan’s arthouse provocateur Sion Sono (Cold Fish, Suicide Club); Academy Award-nominated animator Bill Plympton; Room 237 mastermind Rodney Ascher; Filipino icon – and Director’s Fortnight inductee – Erik Matti (On The Job, Magic Temple); Lithuania’s Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper (Vanishing Waves); Splice and...
- 9/2/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
I don't know what to say, but this red band trailer for ABCs of Death 2 is doing nothing for me, it just looks cheap and uninspired, but perhaps I'm just in a bad mood because I think that's sort of the film's intention. The trailer is certainly gory and beyond what we most often get from a red band trailer, which is probably why it was labeled "extreme" in the email I received, but I guess I just don't see the humor in it, at least not as it's presented here in this trailer. The film brings together 26 directors for 26 different segments, all representing a letter of the alphabet and each director was given free reign as long as their segment was inspired by a word beginning with their respective letter and a story involving death. Said directors are Alejandro Brugues, Bill Plympton, Chris Nash, Dennison Ramalho, Erik Matti,...
- 9/2/2014
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
We’re nearing September, which means we’re getting close to Alamo Drafthouse’s 10th annual Fantastic Fest. The film festival held in Austin, Texas is one of the most interesting and exciting fests around. Catering to hardcore cinephiles with a little bit of an interest in the strange, Fantastic Fest features a bevy of some of the best new horror films, indie thrillers, dark comedies, and low-budget sci-fi. Last year some of the best films included at the fest were Afflicted, Borgman, Jodorowsky’s Dune, The Sacrament, Blue Ruin, Grand Piano, We Are What We Are, A Field in England, The Congress, and Big Bad Wolves. In 2011 Fantastic Fest was one of the places to see Adam Wingard’s amazing You’re Next before it was shelved until it’s official release just last year.
Now the initial lineup for the 2014 festival has been announced and as always it looks very promising.
Now the initial lineup for the 2014 festival has been announced and as always it looks very promising.
- 8/6/2014
- by Max Molinaro
- SoundOnSight
Our favorite film festival in the world is nigh. Later next month, Austin, Texas will host hundreds of genre fans for Fantastic Fest 2014!! We have the full list which includes the Us Premiere of Tusk as well as the World Premieres of ABCs of Death 2 and Horsehead. These won’t be all the films that will play the 10th anniversary of the film festival but it would be enough if it was. Look forward to more announcement waves of programming and don’t forget to follow up with our predictions that we made last week. I have added trailers above the film titles, if available. If the trailer is not available, there will be a still above the title.
From the Press Release
Fantastic Fest Celebrates 10 Years Of Chaos And Destruction With Us Premiere Of Kevin Smith’S “Tusk”, Leonard Maltin, The Meltdown With Jonah And Kumail And “ABCs Of Death 2...
From the Press Release
Fantastic Fest Celebrates 10 Years Of Chaos And Destruction With Us Premiere Of Kevin Smith’S “Tusk”, Leonard Maltin, The Meltdown With Jonah And Kumail And “ABCs Of Death 2...
- 8/6/2014
- by Andy Triefenbach
- Destroy the Brain
There are many ways to die—peaceful, painful, and otherwise—and when it was given a wide release in 2013, Magnet Releasing’s The ABCs of Death showed us 26 of them. Now the sequel, ABCs of Death 2, is going to display 26 more paths to perishing, each one starting with a different letter of the alphabet. The film’s official poster has been revealed that fittingly features an angel of death.
Those looking to watch a new horror anthology film this Halloween season are in luck, as ABCs of Death 2 will come out on VOD platforms on October 2nd before hitting select theaters on October 31st. ABCs of Death 2 will make its world premiere at Austin’s Fantastic Fest this September.
“ABC’s Of Death 2 is the follow-up to the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning from Nigeria to UK to Brazil and everywhere in between.
Those looking to watch a new horror anthology film this Halloween season are in luck, as ABCs of Death 2 will come out on VOD platforms on October 2nd before hitting select theaters on October 31st. ABCs of Death 2 will make its world premiere at Austin’s Fantastic Fest this September.
“ABC’s Of Death 2 is the follow-up to the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning from Nigeria to UK to Brazil and everywhere in between.
- 8/5/2014
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Just in time for Halloween, here’s your first look at the poster for ABCs Of Death 2.
ABC’s Of Death 2 is the follow-up to the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning from Nigeria to UK to Brazil and everywhere in between. It features segments directed by over two dozen of the world’s leading talents in contemporary genre film.
The film is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet.
Aharon Keshales, Navot Papushado, Alejandro Brugues, Bill Plympton, Chris Nash, Dennison Ramalho, Erik Matti, Evan Katz, Hajime Ohata, Jen Soska, Sylvia Soska, Jerome Sable, Jim Hosking, Juan Martinez Moreno, Julian Barratt, Julian Gilbey, Julian Maury, Alexandre Bustillo, Kristina Buozyte, Bruno Samper, Lancelot Imasuen, Larry Fessenden, Marvin Kren, Robert Boocheck, Robert Morgan, Rodney Ascher, Soichi Umezawa, Steven Kostanski, Todd Rohal, Vincenzo Natali.
The directors were then given...
ABC’s Of Death 2 is the follow-up to the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived with productions spanning from Nigeria to UK to Brazil and everywhere in between. It features segments directed by over two dozen of the world’s leading talents in contemporary genre film.
The film is comprised of twenty-six individual chapters, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet.
Aharon Keshales, Navot Papushado, Alejandro Brugues, Bill Plympton, Chris Nash, Dennison Ramalho, Erik Matti, Evan Katz, Hajime Ohata, Jen Soska, Sylvia Soska, Jerome Sable, Jim Hosking, Juan Martinez Moreno, Julian Barratt, Julian Gilbey, Julian Maury, Alexandre Bustillo, Kristina Buozyte, Bruno Samper, Lancelot Imasuen, Larry Fessenden, Marvin Kren, Robert Boocheck, Robert Morgan, Rodney Ascher, Soichi Umezawa, Steven Kostanski, Todd Rohal, Vincenzo Natali.
The directors were then given...
- 8/5/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
A podcaster is slowly turned into a walrus, skaters are hunted by a cult, and 26 different ways to die are revealed. Yes, Fantastic Fest is adding some horror to their 10th anniversary this September. The first wave of programming for the festival has been announced and Kevin Smith’s Tusk will be screened, as well as the horror anthologies V/H/S Viral and ABCs of Death 2.
Fantastic Fest will open with the Us premiere of Tusk and will later feature the Us premiere of V/H/S Viral. ABCs of Death 2 will make its world debut at the festival taking place September 18th-25th in Austin, Texas. We have a press release with more details and the first wave’s full listing of films, as well as the festival’s official Mondo poster:
Austin, TX – Tuesday, August 5, 2014 - “Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Fantastic Fest is excited to...
Fantastic Fest will open with the Us premiere of Tusk and will later feature the Us premiere of V/H/S Viral. ABCs of Death 2 will make its world debut at the festival taking place September 18th-25th in Austin, Texas. We have a press release with more details and the first wave’s full listing of films, as well as the festival’s official Mondo poster:
Austin, TX – Tuesday, August 5, 2014 - “Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Fantastic Fest is excited to...
- 8/5/2014
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
It's that time of year again, isn't it? There is no greater party on Earth for fans of genre films than Austin's annual Fantastic Fest, and ten years in, they just keep making it better. "In 2014, we are taking no prisoners. This festival is going to set new boundaries of decadence, destruction and debauchery." - Tim League As much as I love events like Cannes, Sundance, or Toronto, I can't imagine the directors of those festivals ever issuing that statement. The scary thing is that Tim League isn't kidding. Fantastic Fest is special because it's much more than just movies being screened. Every day is packed with events that elevate the entire festival, and with this year taking place at the new Alamo Drafthouse on S. Lamar, complete with the brand-new Highball, it feels like it's going to be a blow-out the likes of which even the most avid Fantastic...
- 8/5/2014
- by Drew McWeeny
- Hitfix
Fantastic Fest 2014 kicks off September 18th, and the first wave of programming has been announced. With films like Tusk, V/H/S Viral, The Babadook, and ABC's of Death 2 on the menu, it's one not to miss!
From the Press Release:
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Fantastic Fest is excited to announce the first wave of events, special guests, and film programming for Fantastic Fest 2014, taking place September 18-25 in Austin, Texas, at the newly reopened Alamo South Lamar and Highball.
Fantastic Fest is thrilled to open the fest with the Us Premiere of Kevin Smith's dark horror-comedy Tusk. Smith will be in attendance for a red carpet gala screening and Q&A.
Immediately following Tusk, the world premiere of ABCs Of Death 2 will unveil 26 devilishly diabolical tales at Fantastic Fest with multiple directors from the horror anthology sequel in attendance, including Alejandro Brugués, Robert Boocheck, Lancelot Imasuen, E.L. Katz,...
From the Press Release:
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Fantastic Fest is excited to announce the first wave of events, special guests, and film programming for Fantastic Fest 2014, taking place September 18-25 in Austin, Texas, at the newly reopened Alamo South Lamar and Highball.
Fantastic Fest is thrilled to open the fest with the Us Premiere of Kevin Smith's dark horror-comedy Tusk. Smith will be in attendance for a red carpet gala screening and Q&A.
Immediately following Tusk, the world premiere of ABCs Of Death 2 will unveil 26 devilishly diabolical tales at Fantastic Fest with multiple directors from the horror anthology sequel in attendance, including Alejandro Brugués, Robert Boocheck, Lancelot Imasuen, E.L. Katz,...
- 8/5/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
The Alamo Drafthouse’s Fantastic Fest has a stellar rep around these parts, and it’s not hard to see why when you consider some of the indie titles that have played there in recent years. Last year alone saw Coherence, Grand Piano and Septic Man make their world premieres, and films like Blue Ruin, Afflicted, Witching & Bitching, The Sacrament and Borgman all land in the U.S. for the first time.
This year doesn’t look to be any different, with a terrific lineup of indie titles including boatloads of promising horror. We’ve got sequels like The ABCs of Death 2 and V/H/S Viral, and originals like Kevin Smith’s anticipated Tusk and The Babadook. Keep in mind this is only the first wave of film announcements for Fantastic Fest 2014 – we’ll keep you posted as more titles are confirmed for the festival, which runs in Austin,...
This year doesn’t look to be any different, with a terrific lineup of indie titles including boatloads of promising horror. We’ve got sequels like The ABCs of Death 2 and V/H/S Viral, and originals like Kevin Smith’s anticipated Tusk and The Babadook. Keep in mind this is only the first wave of film announcements for Fantastic Fest 2014 – we’ll keep you posted as more titles are confirmed for the festival, which runs in Austin,...
- 8/5/2014
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
By Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com
The ABCs of Death 2 is coming to VOD through Magnet Releasing on October 2nd and will hit theaters on October 31st. Just what one needs after a night of tricks and treats.
About The ABCs of Death 2
The ABCs Of Death 2 is produced by Ant Timpson and Tim League, in conjunction with associate producers Todd Brown, Marc Walkow, Mitch Davis, and Ted Geoghegan.
The ABCs Of Death 2’s directors are an eclectic, acclaimed group, consisting of Julian Barratt of The Mighty Boosh; Israel’s Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado (Big Bad Wolves, Rabies); Japan’s arthouse provocateur Sion Sono (Cold Fish, Suicide Club); Academy Award-nominated animator Bill Plympton; Room 237 mastermind Rodney Ascher; Filipino icon – and Director’s Fortnight inductee – Erik Matti (On The Job, Magic Temple); Lithuania’s Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper (Vanishing Waves); Splice and Cube's Vincenzo Natali...
The ABCs of Death 2 is coming to VOD through Magnet Releasing on October 2nd and will hit theaters on October 31st. Just what one needs after a night of tricks and treats.
About The ABCs of Death 2
The ABCs Of Death 2 is produced by Ant Timpson and Tim League, in conjunction with associate producers Todd Brown, Marc Walkow, Mitch Davis, and Ted Geoghegan.
The ABCs Of Death 2’s directors are an eclectic, acclaimed group, consisting of Julian Barratt of The Mighty Boosh; Israel’s Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado (Big Bad Wolves, Rabies); Japan’s arthouse provocateur Sion Sono (Cold Fish, Suicide Club); Academy Award-nominated animator Bill Plympton; Room 237 mastermind Rodney Ascher; Filipino icon – and Director’s Fortnight inductee – Erik Matti (On The Job, Magic Temple); Lithuania’s Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper (Vanishing Waves); Splice and Cube's Vincenzo Natali...
- 8/4/2014
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Image from The ABC’s of Death 2. Chapter directed by Erik Matti
The ABCs of Death 2 now officially has a release date and it is just in time for Halloween. The film will be released by Magnet and Drafthouse Films on VOD on October 2nd and a limited theatrical run a few weeks later on the 31st .
The sequel is a follow-up to 2012’s horror anthology The ABCs of Death and, like its predecessor, will contain 26 short horror films by some of the genre’s greatest minds. As expected with so many shorts, the original was a bit of a mixed bag. There were certainly some incredible shorts like D is for Dogfight directed by Marcel Sarmiento, T is for Toilet by Lee Hardcastle, U is for Unearthed by Ben Wheatley, X is for Xxl by Xavier Gens, and the disgusting L is for Libido by Timo Tjahjanto. There...
The ABCs of Death 2 now officially has a release date and it is just in time for Halloween. The film will be released by Magnet and Drafthouse Films on VOD on October 2nd and a limited theatrical run a few weeks later on the 31st .
The sequel is a follow-up to 2012’s horror anthology The ABCs of Death and, like its predecessor, will contain 26 short horror films by some of the genre’s greatest minds. As expected with so many shorts, the original was a bit of a mixed bag. There were certainly some incredible shorts like D is for Dogfight directed by Marcel Sarmiento, T is for Toilet by Lee Hardcastle, U is for Unearthed by Ben Wheatley, X is for Xxl by Xavier Gens, and the disgusting L is for Libido by Timo Tjahjanto. There...
- 8/4/2014
- by Max Molinaro
- SoundOnSight
26 tales of death, 26 different directors, one short horror yarn for every letter of the alphabet: that’s what Magnet Releasing’s The ABCs of Death provided when it was released wide in 2013, much to the delight of genre fans craving new horror shorts. With The ABCs of Death 2, the alphabet will be revisited by an entirely new set of directors, and we now have the film’s official release dates.
Those looking to watch a new horror anthology film this Halloween season are in luck, as The ABCs of Death 2 will come out on VOD platforms on October 2nd before hitting select theaters on October 31st. Below we have more details on the film and a set of stills:
“With ABCs Of Death 2, producers Ant Timpson and Tim League have returned with 26 unbelievable new ways to showcase death in all its brutal glory.
Twenty-five all-new directors are...
Those looking to watch a new horror anthology film this Halloween season are in luck, as The ABCs of Death 2 will come out on VOD platforms on October 2nd before hitting select theaters on October 31st. Below we have more details on the film and a set of stills:
“With ABCs Of Death 2, producers Ant Timpson and Tim League have returned with 26 unbelievable new ways to showcase death in all its brutal glory.
Twenty-five all-new directors are...
- 8/2/2014
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
The second run of the ambitious anthology, The ABCs of Death 2, has a release date! It will arrive first On Demand on October 2 and then open theatrically on October 31. The producers have yet to announce its World Premiere but that news should come along shortly. Directors: Aharon Keshales, Navot Papushado, Alejandro Brugues, Bill Plympton, Chris Nash, Dennison Ramalho, Erik Matti, Evan Katz, Hajime Ohata, Jen Soska, Sylvia Soska, Jerome Sable, Jim Hosking, Juan Martinez Moreno, Julian Barratt, Julian Gilbey, Julian Maury, Alexandre Bustillo, Kristina Buozyte, Bruno Samper, Lancelot Imasuen, Larry Fessenden, Marvin Kren, Robert Boocheck, Robert Morgan, Rodney Ascher, Soichi Umezawa, Steven Kostanski, Todd Rohal, Vincenzo Natali.Synopsis: The ABCs of Death 2 is the follow-up to the most ambitious anthology film ever conceived...
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- 8/2/2014
- Screen Anarchy
The ABCs of Death 2 will be making its VOD premiere via Magnet Releasing on October 2nd with a theatrical run set for October 31st. I mean, what better day could there be to go see a horror movie in a theatre?!?
The ABCs Of Death 2 is produced by Ant Timpson and Tim League, in conjunction with associate producers Todd Brown, Marc Walkow, Mitch Davis, and Ted Geoghegan.
The ABCs Of Death 2’s directors are an eclectic, acclaimed group, consisting of Julian Barratt of The Mighty Boosh; Israel’s Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado (Big Bad Wolves, Rabies); Japan’s arthouse provocateur Sion Sono (Cold Fish, Suicide Club); Academy Award-nominated animator Bill Plympton; Room 237 mastermind Rodney Ascher; Filipino icon – and Director’s Fortnight inductee – Erik Matti (On The Job, Magic Temple); Lithuania’s Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper (Vanishing Waves); Splice and Cube's Vincenzo Natali; indie...
The ABCs Of Death 2 is produced by Ant Timpson and Tim League, in conjunction with associate producers Todd Brown, Marc Walkow, Mitch Davis, and Ted Geoghegan.
The ABCs Of Death 2’s directors are an eclectic, acclaimed group, consisting of Julian Barratt of The Mighty Boosh; Israel’s Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado (Big Bad Wolves, Rabies); Japan’s arthouse provocateur Sion Sono (Cold Fish, Suicide Club); Academy Award-nominated animator Bill Plympton; Room 237 mastermind Rodney Ascher; Filipino icon – and Director’s Fortnight inductee – Erik Matti (On The Job, Magic Temple); Lithuania’s Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper (Vanishing Waves); Splice and Cube's Vincenzo Natali; indie...
- 8/1/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Making a name for themselves with Dead Hooker in a Trunk and American Mary, twin sisters Jen and Sylvia Soska make their anthology debut with The ABCs of Death 2, contributing a short film to the madness.
Though we don't yet have any idea what their entry will be about, we can be pretty damn sure it's going to be a hard one for male audiences to endure, as this just released behind-the-scenes shot leads us to believe. You have been warned, men!!
Check out the Nsfw image below, which was pulled from The ABCs of Death 2 Facebook page for being too gruesome for mass consumption!
Magnet is planning to release the film later this year. The ABCs Of Death 2 is produced by Ant Timpson and Tim League, in conjunction with associate producers Todd Brown, Marc Walkow, Mitch Davis, and Ted Geoghegan.
The ABCs Of Death 2’s directors are an eclectic,...
Though we don't yet have any idea what their entry will be about, we can be pretty damn sure it's going to be a hard one for male audiences to endure, as this just released behind-the-scenes shot leads us to believe. You have been warned, men!!
Check out the Nsfw image below, which was pulled from The ABCs of Death 2 Facebook page for being too gruesome for mass consumption!
Magnet is planning to release the film later this year. The ABCs Of Death 2 is produced by Ant Timpson and Tim League, in conjunction with associate producers Todd Brown, Marc Walkow, Mitch Davis, and Ted Geoghegan.
The ABCs Of Death 2’s directors are an eclectic,...
- 7/7/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
Hot on the heels of yesterday's stills comes the first official bit of artwork for The ABCs of Death 2 and it's absolutely killer. Check it out and Do fear the Reaper!
Magnet is planning to release the film later this year. The ABCs Of Death 2 is produced by Ant Timpson and Tim League, in conjunction with associate producers Todd Brown, Marc Walkow, Mitch Davis, and Ted Geoghegan.
Full List of Directors
Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado Alejandro Brugués Bill Plympton Chris Nash Dennison Ramalho Erik Matti Evan Katz Hajime Ohata Jen and Sylvia Soska Jerome Sable Jim Hosking Juan Martinez Moreno Julian Barratt Julian Gilbey Julien Bustillo and Alexandre Maury Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper Lancelot Imasuen Larry Fessenden Marvin Kren Robert Boocheck Robert Morgan Rodney Ascher Soichi Umezawa Steven Kostanski Todd Rohal Vincenzo Natali
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Magnet is planning to release the film later this year. The ABCs Of Death 2 is produced by Ant Timpson and Tim League, in conjunction with associate producers Todd Brown, Marc Walkow, Mitch Davis, and Ted Geoghegan.
Full List of Directors
Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado Alejandro Brugués Bill Plympton Chris Nash Dennison Ramalho Erik Matti Evan Katz Hajime Ohata Jen and Sylvia Soska Jerome Sable Jim Hosking Juan Martinez Moreno Julian Barratt Julian Gilbey Julien Bustillo and Alexandre Maury Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper Lancelot Imasuen Larry Fessenden Marvin Kren Robert Boocheck Robert Morgan Rodney Ascher Soichi Umezawa Steven Kostanski Todd Rohal Vincenzo Natali
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- 5/14/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Several stills have been released for the upcoming horror anthology ABCs of Death 2. The stills show a severed head, a screaming witch and other harrowing characters. The ABCs of Death 2 will release later this year and the film features twenty-five directors. The entire director list is below. As well, the film will tell twenty-six short tales. Fans of the series can preview the release here. Story details for the film have not been released. However, this sequel will be similar to the original, in that each letter of the alphabet will celebrate another tale of death. The four stills hosted here are from four of those tales. Hajime Ohata (Henge), Alejandro Brugues (Juan of the Dead), Julian Gilbey (A Lonely Place to Die) and Erik Matti are each represented. And, each still shows a small tidbit from this, sure to be, very large film. A still from Hajime Ohata's short film.
- 5/14/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Yesterday several websites, including us, were given exclusive stills in honor of the release of The ABCs of Death 2. Today we have a round-up of all the eye candy for you! Check 'em out!
Magnet is planning to release the film later this year. The ABCs Of Death 2 is produced by Ant Timpson and Tim League, in conjunction with associate producers Todd Brown, Marc Walkow, Mitch Davis, and Ted Geoghegan.
Full List of Directors
Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado Alejandro Brugués Bill Plympton Chris Nash Dennison Ramalho Erik Matti Evan Katz Hajime Ohata Jen and Sylvia Soska Jerome Sable Jim Hosking Juan Martinez Moreno Julian Barratt Julian Gilbey Julien Bustillo and Alexandre Maury Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper Lancelot Imasuen Larry Fessenden Marvin Kren Robert Boocheck Robert Morgan Rodney Ascher Soichi Umezawa Steven Kostanski Todd Rohal Vincenzo Natali
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Magnet is planning to release the film later this year. The ABCs Of Death 2 is produced by Ant Timpson and Tim League, in conjunction with associate producers Todd Brown, Marc Walkow, Mitch Davis, and Ted Geoghegan.
Full List of Directors
Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado Alejandro Brugués Bill Plympton Chris Nash Dennison Ramalho Erik Matti Evan Katz Hajime Ohata Jen and Sylvia Soska Jerome Sable Jim Hosking Juan Martinez Moreno Julian Barratt Julian Gilbey Julien Bustillo and Alexandre Maury Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper Lancelot Imasuen Larry Fessenden Marvin Kren Robert Boocheck Robert Morgan Rodney Ascher Soichi Umezawa Steven Kostanski Todd Rohal Vincenzo Natali
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
- 5/13/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
26 tales of death, 26 different directors, one short horror yarn for every letter of the alphabet: that’s what Magnet Releasing’s The ABCs of Death provided in 2012, much to the delight of genre fans craving new horror. With The ABCs of Death 2, the alphabet will be revisited, this time by an entirely new set of directors. Due out later this year, we have a full list of the directors participating in The ABCs of Death 2, as well as a set of new photos from the sequel for you to check out:
“With ABCs Of Death 2, producers Ant Timpson and Tim League have returned with 26 unbelievable new ways to showcase death in all its brutal glory.
Twenty-five all-new directors are being invited to participate from all corners of the world, with our 26th Director again found through our worldwide search.
Established directors and some of the world’s...
“With ABCs Of Death 2, producers Ant Timpson and Tim League have returned with 26 unbelievable new ways to showcase death in all its brutal glory.
Twenty-five all-new directors are being invited to participate from all corners of the world, with our 26th Director again found through our worldwide search.
Established directors and some of the world’s...
- 5/13/2014
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Hot on the heels of their ambitious horror anthology The ABCs Of Death, Drafthouse producers Ant Timpson and Tim League decided that the world needed another collection of horror shorts spanning every letter of the alphabet – and adventurous horror fans much like myself rejoiced. The ABCs Of Death 2 was greenlit, the directors were selected, and the inevitable waiting game began.
I tried on numerous occasions to extract as much information as possible from contributing artists – Jerome Sable, Aharon Keshales, Navot Papushado were tight-lipped in our interviews – but it looks like Magnet and Drafthouse are ready to start opening the floodgate of horrors hiding amidst these 26 short stories that are ready to shock, scare, and revolt viewers in ways the original didn’t dare.
While certain sites were originally given their own exclusive images, we’re now able to collect the smattering of gross faces, forest scenes, and creepy monsters...
I tried on numerous occasions to extract as much information as possible from contributing artists – Jerome Sable, Aharon Keshales, Navot Papushado were tight-lipped in our interviews – but it looks like Magnet and Drafthouse are ready to start opening the floodgate of horrors hiding amidst these 26 short stories that are ready to shock, scare, and revolt viewers in ways the original didn’t dare.
While certain sites were originally given their own exclusive images, we’re now able to collect the smattering of gross faces, forest scenes, and creepy monsters...
- 5/12/2014
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
A pair of exclusive stills have come our way to offer up to you cats who are eagerly anticipating the release of The ABCs of Death 2. So check 'em out right here, and keep your eyes open for more... lest they be sewn shut! Dig 'em!
Magnet is planning to release the film later this year. The ABCs Of Death 2 is produced by Ant Timpson and Tim League, in conjunction with associate producers Todd Brown, Marc Walkow, Mitch Davis, and Ted Geoghegan.
The ABCs Of Death 2’s directors are an eclectic, acclaimed group, consisting of Julian Barratt of The Mighty Boosh; Israel’s Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado (Big Bad Wolves, Rabies); Japan’s arthouse provocateur Sion Sono (Cold Fish, Suicide Club); Academy Award-nominated animator Bill Plympton; Room 237 mastermind Rodney Ascher; Filipino icon – and Director’s Fortnight inductee – Erik Matti (On The Job, Magic Temple); Lithuania...
Magnet is planning to release the film later this year. The ABCs Of Death 2 is produced by Ant Timpson and Tim League, in conjunction with associate producers Todd Brown, Marc Walkow, Mitch Davis, and Ted Geoghegan.
The ABCs Of Death 2’s directors are an eclectic, acclaimed group, consisting of Julian Barratt of The Mighty Boosh; Israel’s Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado (Big Bad Wolves, Rabies); Japan’s arthouse provocateur Sion Sono (Cold Fish, Suicide Club); Academy Award-nominated animator Bill Plympton; Room 237 mastermind Rodney Ascher; Filipino icon – and Director’s Fortnight inductee – Erik Matti (On The Job, Magic Temple); Lithuania...
- 5/12/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
From mid-August through October, a contest was held to find the 26th director of The ABCs of Death 2, all entrants tasked with making short films centered around a word beginning with the letter "M." Today a winner has been chosen.
Read all about it below, and watch the winning entry underneath the dreaded wall of text!
From the Press Release
Producers Ant Timpson, Tim League, and Magnet Releasing have announced the winner of The ABCs Of Death 2’s “Search for the 26th Director” – Robert Boocheck’s riotous M Is For Masticate.
The original ABCs Of Death, comprised of 26 alphabet-themed ways to die from the biggest names in horror, invited filmmakers from around the world to submit their own T-themed deaths – with one exceptional entry being chosen to appear in the final film. The tradition of selecting the 26th Director proudly continued in the 2014 sequel, this time using the letter “M.
Read all about it below, and watch the winning entry underneath the dreaded wall of text!
From the Press Release
Producers Ant Timpson, Tim League, and Magnet Releasing have announced the winner of The ABCs Of Death 2’s “Search for the 26th Director” – Robert Boocheck’s riotous M Is For Masticate.
The original ABCs Of Death, comprised of 26 alphabet-themed ways to die from the biggest names in horror, invited filmmakers from around the world to submit their own T-themed deaths – with one exceptional entry being chosen to appear in the final film. The tradition of selecting the 26th Director proudly continued in the 2014 sequel, this time using the letter “M.
- 12/16/2013
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
Time and money and a cast prevented me from making my own ABCs of Death 2 short (called “M is for Money”), but it didn’t stop hundreds of others from submitting their take on the letter “M” to the horror anthology produced by Ant Timpson, Tim League, and Magnet Releasing.
After combing through all the submissions, twelve finalists have finally been selected.
The competition’s twelve finalists, half of which were chosen via public vote and half by jury selection, are Dante Vescio and Rodrigo Gasparini’s “M is for Mailbox”, Summer Johnson’s “M is for Make Believe”, Steve Daniels’ “M is for Marauder”, Robert Boocheck’s “M is for Masticate”, Sean Tretta’s “M is for Matchmaker”, Wolfgang Matzl’s “M is for Meat”, BC Glassberg’s “M is for Mind Meld”, Álvaro Núñez’s “M is for Miracle”, Antonio Padovan’s “M is for Misdirection”, Mia'Kate Russell...
After combing through all the submissions, twelve finalists have finally been selected.
The competition’s twelve finalists, half of which were chosen via public vote and half by jury selection, are Dante Vescio and Rodrigo Gasparini’s “M is for Mailbox”, Summer Johnson’s “M is for Make Believe”, Steve Daniels’ “M is for Marauder”, Robert Boocheck’s “M is for Masticate”, Sean Tretta’s “M is for Matchmaker”, Wolfgang Matzl’s “M is for Meat”, BC Glassberg’s “M is for Mind Meld”, Álvaro Núñez’s “M is for Miracle”, Antonio Padovan’s “M is for Misdirection”, Mia'Kate Russell...
- 11/18/2013
- by Brad McHargue
- DreadCentral.com
Magnet Releasing have unveiled the full lineup of directors taking part in the upcoming horror anthology sequel "The ABCs of Death 2".
Like the first, this will deliver 26 macabre tales from 26 different directors. Unlike the first though, it just horror directors this time. The full list includes:
Rodney Ascher ("Room 237")
Julian Barratt ("The Mighty Boosh")
Alejandro Brugués ("Juan of the Dead")
Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper ("Vanishing Waves")
Marcus Dunstan ("The Collection")
Larry Fessenden ("The Last Winter")
Julian Gilbey ("A Lonely Place to Die")
Jim Hosking
Lancelot Imasuen
Álex de la Iglesia ("The Last Circus")
E.L. Katz ("Cheap Thrills")
Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado ("Rabies")
Steven Kostanski ("Manborg")
Erik Matti ("On the Job")
Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo ("Inside")
Robert Morgan ("Bobby Yeah")
Chris Nash ("Skinfections")
Vincenzo Natali ("Cube")
Hajime Ohata ("Henge")
Bill Plympton
Dennison Ramalho ("Ninjas")
Todd Rohal ("The Catechism Catalysm")
Jerome Sable ("The Legend of the Beaver...
Like the first, this will deliver 26 macabre tales from 26 different directors. Unlike the first though, it just horror directors this time. The full list includes:
Rodney Ascher ("Room 237")
Julian Barratt ("The Mighty Boosh")
Alejandro Brugués ("Juan of the Dead")
Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper ("Vanishing Waves")
Marcus Dunstan ("The Collection")
Larry Fessenden ("The Last Winter")
Julian Gilbey ("A Lonely Place to Die")
Jim Hosking
Lancelot Imasuen
Álex de la Iglesia ("The Last Circus")
E.L. Katz ("Cheap Thrills")
Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado ("Rabies")
Steven Kostanski ("Manborg")
Erik Matti ("On the Job")
Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo ("Inside")
Robert Morgan ("Bobby Yeah")
Chris Nash ("Skinfections")
Vincenzo Natali ("Cube")
Hajime Ohata ("Henge")
Bill Plympton
Dennison Ramalho ("Ninjas")
Todd Rohal ("The Catechism Catalysm")
Jerome Sable ("The Legend of the Beaver...
- 8/15/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
The sequel to last year's epic extreme-horror anthology The ABCs of Death is now underway, and the producers have now revealed the full lineup of filmmakers participating in this installment, again with each one assigned to a letter of the alphabet. 25 directors have now been selected, with the 26th to be again chosen from fan submissions. Magnet Releasing, along with returning producers Ant Timpson and Tim League, have expanded their search beyond the horror genre this time, and their newest directorial recruits include Julian Barratt from the cult UK series The Mighty Boosh, Todd Rohal (The Catechism Catalysm, Nature Calls), Manborg creator Steven Kostanski, Argentina's Alejandro Brugués (Juan Of The Dead), Japan's Hajime Ohata (Henge), UK commercial director Jim Hosking, and Chris Nash of the mega-grossout Skinfections shorts. These new additions join the previously confirmed lineup of Álex de la Iglesia (The Last Circus, Day Of The Beast), Rodney Ascher...
- 8/14/2013
- by Gregory Burkart
- FEARnet
In a significant departure from the first installment, ABCs of Death 2 will expand beyond horror directors.
Joining the sequel's roster are Julian Barratt of The Mighty Boosh; Todd Rohal (The Catechism Catalysm); Canada's king of lo-fi, Steven Kostanski (Manborg); Cuba's Alejandro Brugues (Juan Of The Dead); acclaimed UK commercial director Jim Hosking; Japanese monster-maker Hajime Ohata (Henge); and Canadian short film wizard Chris Nash (Skinfections).
Previously confirmed filmmakers include Alex de la Iglesia (The Last Circus, Day Of The Beast), Room 237 mastermind Rodney Ascher, animator Bill Plympton; Erik Matti (On The Job), Lithuania's Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper (Vanishing Waves), Japan's Sion Sono (Cold Fish, Suicide Club), Splice's Vincenzo Natali, Larry Fesse [Continued ...]...
Joining the sequel's roster are Julian Barratt of The Mighty Boosh; Todd Rohal (The Catechism Catalysm); Canada's king of lo-fi, Steven Kostanski (Manborg); Cuba's Alejandro Brugues (Juan Of The Dead); acclaimed UK commercial director Jim Hosking; Japanese monster-maker Hajime Ohata (Henge); and Canadian short film wizard Chris Nash (Skinfections).
Previously confirmed filmmakers include Alex de la Iglesia (The Last Circus, Day Of The Beast), Room 237 mastermind Rodney Ascher, animator Bill Plympton; Erik Matti (On The Job), Lithuania's Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper (Vanishing Waves), Japan's Sion Sono (Cold Fish, Suicide Club), Splice's Vincenzo Natali, Larry Fesse [Continued ...]...
- 8/14/2013
- QuietEarth.us
Whether you liked The ABCs Of Death or not, it was pretty hard to believe a franchise wasn’t being born in the same way V/H/S took off. The formula is simple: give 26 different directors one letter from the alphabet each, give them a $5,000 budget, and let them create a short film centering around a death. While the process of putting everything together is grueling I’m sure, the effort for our directors is rather minimal compared to feature filmmaking, and it’s pretty safe to say one of these films can be churned out every year.
Now that everyone’s had a chance to see The ABCs Of Death, producers Ant Timpson and Tim League are already gearing fans up for The ABCs Of Death 2, releasing the entire list of directorial participants for their upcoming sequel. I know, I feel like I just watched the first one yesterday,...
Now that everyone’s had a chance to see The ABCs Of Death, producers Ant Timpson and Tim League are already gearing fans up for The ABCs Of Death 2, releasing the entire list of directorial participants for their upcoming sequel. I know, I feel like I just watched the first one yesterday,...
- 8/14/2013
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
Mighty Boosh comedian Julian Barratt and Juan of the Dead director Alejandro Brugués lined up for omnibus sequel.
The full line-up of directors taking part in ABCs of Death 2, comprising 26 dark tales, has been announced
The production team has also revealed details for the film’s “26th Director Competition”, which, like the 2012 original, will place one fan-made entry in the finished film.
Unlike the first instalment, the sequel will expand beyond horror directors. Joining the sequel’s roster are Julian Barratt of The Mighty Boosh; Todd Rohal (The Catechism Catalysm); Canada’s Steven Kostanski (Manborg); Cuba’s Alejandro Brugués (Juan of the Dead); UK commercial director Jim Hosking; Japanese monster-maker Hajime Ohata (Henge); and Canadian short film maker Chris Nash (Skinfections).
Previously confirmed filmmakers include:
Álex de la Iglesia (Day of the Beast)Rodney Ascher (Room 237)Bill PlymptonErik Matti (On the Job)Kristina Buozyte, Bruno Samper (Vanishing Waves)Sion Sono (Cold Fish)Vincenzo Natali ([link...
The full line-up of directors taking part in ABCs of Death 2, comprising 26 dark tales, has been announced
The production team has also revealed details for the film’s “26th Director Competition”, which, like the 2012 original, will place one fan-made entry in the finished film.
Unlike the first instalment, the sequel will expand beyond horror directors. Joining the sequel’s roster are Julian Barratt of The Mighty Boosh; Todd Rohal (The Catechism Catalysm); Canada’s Steven Kostanski (Manborg); Cuba’s Alejandro Brugués (Juan of the Dead); UK commercial director Jim Hosking; Japanese monster-maker Hajime Ohata (Henge); and Canadian short film maker Chris Nash (Skinfections).
Previously confirmed filmmakers include:
Álex de la Iglesia (Day of the Beast)Rodney Ascher (Room 237)Bill PlymptonErik Matti (On the Job)Kristina Buozyte, Bruno Samper (Vanishing Waves)Sion Sono (Cold Fish)Vincenzo Natali ([link...
- 8/14/2013
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Horror fans and sickos rejoice – the production team behind The ABCs of Death 2, the sequel to the 2012 compilation hit, has announced that they have a a full directorial roster in place to bring audiences 26 more gruesome stories. The original film took a horror director and assigned them a letter of the alphabet, then let them use their disgusting, fantastic brains to do whatever they pleased with that chapter. For example, in last year’s edition, director Michael Sarmiento offered up “D is for Dogfight” for his chapter. In a departure from the original, The ABCs of Death 2 is adding directors to the roster that aren’t necessarily from the horror world: Julian Barratt (The Mighty Boosh), Todd Rohal (The Catechism Catalysm), Steven Kostanski (Manborg), Alejandro Brugués (Juan of the Dead), Jim Hosking (a UK commerical director), Hajime Ohata (Henge), and Chris Nash (Skinfections). They’ll be joining a roster of already confirmed horror filmmakers that include Vincenzo Natali...
- 8/14/2013
- by Samantha Wilson
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Already stacked with an eclectic line-up with the likes of Álex de la Iglesia, Rodney Ascher, Erik Matti, Sion Sono and Jerome Sable, producers Ant Timpson, Alamo Drafthouse’s Tim League and Magnet Releasing have announced that directors (here’s the copy & paste job) Julian Barratt of The Mighty Boosh; Todd Rohal (The Catechism Catalysm) (left in the pic above); Canada’s king of lo-fi, Steven Kostanski (Manborg); Cuba’s Alejandro Brugués (Juan Of The Dead) (right in the pic above); acclaimed UK commercial director Jim Hosking; Japanese monster-maker Hajime Ohata (Henge); and Canadian short film wizard Chris Nash (Skinfections) have boarded the omnibus slash sequel ABCs Of Death 2 – which already includes this director set: Bill Plympton, Kristina Buozyte, Bruno Samper, Vincenzo Natali, Larry Fessenden, Marcus Dunstan, Julien Maury, Bustillo, E.L. Katz, Jen Soska, Sylvia Soska, Aharon Keshales, Navot Papushado, Julian Gilbey, Dennison Ramalho, Lancelot Imasuen, Jerome Sable and Robert Morgan.
- 8/14/2013
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
ABCs of Death 2 is currently in the works, with 26 directors creating brand new shorts for the horror anthology film. A number of directors were already revealed, including Vincenzo Natali (Splice), Marcus Dunstan (The Collection), and Jen and Sylvia Soska (American Mary), but we now have the full list of directors and details on the 26th director competition:
“New York, NY – 14 August, 2013 – Producers Ant Timpson, Tim League, and Magnet Releasing have announced the full lineup of acclaimed directors taking part in ABCs Of Death 2, a high-energy sequel to the 2012 hit, which delivers 26 new dark tales from the industry’s most celebrated genre directors. Accompanying the announcement, the production team has revealed the details for the film’s “26th Director Competition”, which, like the original, will place one exceptional fan-made entry in the finished film.
In a significant departure from the first installment, ABCs Of Death 2 is expanding beyond horror directors.
“New York, NY – 14 August, 2013 – Producers Ant Timpson, Tim League, and Magnet Releasing have announced the full lineup of acclaimed directors taking part in ABCs Of Death 2, a high-energy sequel to the 2012 hit, which delivers 26 new dark tales from the industry’s most celebrated genre directors. Accompanying the announcement, the production team has revealed the details for the film’s “26th Director Competition”, which, like the original, will place one exceptional fan-made entry in the finished film.
In a significant departure from the first installment, ABCs Of Death 2 is expanding beyond horror directors.
- 8/14/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
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