“The ABCs of Death” is a unique horror film project put together by 26 directors from around the world. Each director was given a letter of the alphabet and the freedom to tell a short story about death that begins with that letter. The result is a collection of 26 short films that are morbid, absurd, disturbing and sometimes humorous in a variety of ways.
The film is known for its creative range of ideas, from the bizarre to the shocking. Some of the mad ideas presented in “The ABCs of Death” are:
“A is for Apocalypse”: a short film that tells the story of a young girl living in a post-apocalyptic scenario who is abused by her violent father. Here death is portrayed in a tragic and oppressive way.
“L is for Libido”: A humorous short film about a man who has an unusual sexual preference for car accidents. This bizarre idea mixes absurd humour with morbid fascination.
“P is for Pressure”: This short film plays with the theme of pressure and shows a man trapped in a hopeless situation and suffering from immense physical and emotional stress. This depiction of death is marked by sombre intensity.
“T is for Toilet”: An animated short film that addresses the fear of going to the toilet. Here death is depicted as an eerie presence in a toilet, which is frightening in a grotesque and unexpected way.
These examples illustrate the diversity of ideas and the controversial nature of the film. The directors have experimented with their creative freedom and tried to surprise the audience with shocking images and unconventional storytelling. In the process, social taboos and fears are also addressed.
