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ABCs of Death 2

Name: ABCs of Death 2
Director: Rodney Ascher, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, Erik Matti, Kristina Buožytė, Julian Gilbey, Alexandre Bustillo, Aharon Keshales, Robert Morgan, Navot Papushado, Jerome Sable, Bill Plympton, Vincenzo Natali, Larry Fessenden, Julien Maury, Dennison Ramalho, Jen Soska, Bruno Samper, E.L. Katz, Sylvia Soska, Hajime Ohata, Sôichi Umezawa, Chris Nash, Todd Rohal, Alejandro Brugués, Julian Barratt, Steven Kostanski, Robert Boocheck, Marvin Kren, Jim Hosking, Juan Martínez Moreno, Wolfgang Matzl
Released: 2014
Duration: 124 min

Representation Score

8.1/10

Excellent

2014

Director

Rodney Ascher, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, Erik Matti, Kristina Buožytė, Julian Gilbey, Alexandre Bustillo, Aharon Keshales, Robert Morgan, Navot Papushado, Jerome Sable, Bill Plympton, Vincenzo Natali, Larry Fessenden, Julien Maury, Dennison Ramalho, Jen Soska, Bruno Samper, E.L. Katz, Sylvia Soska, Hajime Ohata, Sôichi Umezawa, Chris Nash, Todd Rohal, Alejandro Brugués, Julian Barratt, Steven Kostanski, Robert Boocheck, Marvin Kren, Jim Hosking, Juan Martínez Moreno, Wolfgang Matzl

Runtime

124 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

ABCs of Death 2 succeeds as a globalized horror experiment, using an international team of directors to break away from Hollywood's standard storytelling. Its main strength is its diverse creative team, bringing a multifaceted, non-Western perspective to the genre. However, the anthology's emphasis on visceral shock and body horror often overshadows nuanced identity representation. While the film dismantles traditional social hierarchies and moral frameworks, it tends to treat physical trauma as a spectacle rather than a means to explore disability or neurodivergence. Ultimately, the film is a study in stylistic variety. It replaces cohesive moral guidance with a polyphonic, globalized approach that challenges conventional authority and Western ethical norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does ABCs of Death 2 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't have a strong focus on LGBTQ+ identities. Instead, it highlights physical threats and personal freedom without delving into specific LGBTQ+ stories or critiques of heteronormativity.

How does ABCs of Death 2 portray gender?

Fair

The film's portrayal of gender is inconsistent. However, the Soska sisters bring a unique female viewpoint to the splatter genre. Some parts show women as vulnerable, while others give them significant roles through violent autonomy.

How racially and ethnically diverse is ABCs of Death 2?

Good

The film stands out with a mix of international filmmakers from South Korea, Brazil, and Africa. This approach avoids Western dominance and challenges Anglo-centric control in horror.

How does ABCs of Death 2 represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The story avoids a single moral stance based on Christianity. Instead, it presents situations with irony and arbitrary justice. Traditional institutions like family and authority are shown as weak or irrelevant in chaos.

Does ABCs of Death 2 include disability representation?

Fair

The film uses bodily transformations and physical trauma mainly as tools for body horror. These elements serve the genre's need for shocking visuals rather than exploring the lived experiences of people with disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides a globalized perspective through an international roster of filmmakers.
Successfully challenges Anglo-centric dominance in the horror genre.
Includes the Soska sisters to disrupt traditional gender hierarchies.
Rejects conventional Western moral structures.

Limited or Absent

Lacks specific LGBTQ+ identities in the vignettes.
Uses physical trauma for spectacle rather than nuanced disability representation.
Gender representation remains inconsistent across segments.
Focus on visceral shock limits deeper explorations of specific identities.

Official Synopsis

Taking all that was great from the first instalment, the movie aims to be a wilder, leaner, faster-paced and even more entertaining anthology this time around, with a new crop of award-winning, visionary filmmakers from around the globe.

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