5 Great Segments From Horror Anthologies

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Anthology films are extremely common in the horror genre, something about scary stories applies well to a short runtime and rapidly changing subject matter. There is a long and proud history of beloved horror short films being delivered alongside a mess of other less well-remembered pieces.

Maybe it's the long-term influence of shows like The Twilight Zone, but horror is the only genre that regularly supports the anthology format. The occasional romantic or comedic anthology typically fades into the background, but some stories featured in horror anthologies stand the test of time. Some of the most beloved directors of the genre got their start making short films for less than reputable collections.

This Anthology Series Combines Horror, Comedy, And Bottle Episodes

There is a lot of filler in the two-and-a-half ABCs of Death films, but there are a few diamonds in the rough. The gimmick of this 2012 feature saw 26 filmmakers granted a tiny production budget and a random letter of the alphabet. Each was then given free rein over their short film, with the sole mandate that it must include some form of death. The collection includes pitch-black comedy, gritty action, and abstract music video fare alongside the typical horror.

The most universally praised piece of the first collection comes from Deadgirl director Marcel Sarmiento. The story of this brief piece is simple, concerning a veteran forced into hand-to-hand combat with a dangerous canine. This film shines through sheer cinematography and framing. Though the events are fairly simple, they look incredible, marking this short film as a surprising success.

Timo Tjahjanto is one of the most intriguing directors working today. After directing the most unpleasant part of the