The Field Guide to Evil

R

Released Jul 26, 2019

1 hr. 57 min.

Horror

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78%

9 Reviews

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This global anthology of eight narratives explores dark folklore through a series of myths and tales that have captivated, galvanized and frightened communities throughout history.

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An anthology of multi-cultural and multi-language horror short movies, mostly focused on folklore and pagan myths. Every story is unpredictable, weird and sometimes gruesome. However, there is a discrepancy in the quality of the different stories.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/03/22

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Darin P

Way above average for a horror compilation. Beautifully shot, well written stories from 8 different mythos. A lot of it is pantomime so you have to pay attention. This is not a slasher horror relying on loud noises in place of content. All different writers and directors with native casts.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/06/22

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robert p

A great guide to the other side of the veil where man prevails makes this an exciting set of tales worthy of a *4* star movie!!!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Really cool, some vignettes are better than others though.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Audience Member

Absolutely great collection of folk tale/urban legend horrors. 100% fresh.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

Its random senseless jump scares. Dont waste your time watching this thrown together trash.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Ashim Ahluwalia

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Can Evrenol

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Severin Fiala

Director

Veronika Franz

Director

Katrin Gebbe

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Calvin Reeder

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Richard Whittaker

Austin Chronicle

If the worst effect of A Field Guide to Evil is that it encourages viewers to study up on creeps and scares of the world, that's a sacrifice worth making.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 28, 2019

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Isaac Feldberg

Cut Print Film

A love letter to horror, and a well-timed reminder that what scares us knows no physical or linguistic borders, it will hopefully mark the beginning of a spooky, satisfying, significant collection.

Rated: 7/10

Dec 16, 2020

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Sezín Koehler

Black Girl Nerds

'The Field Guide to Evil' sets up a new cross-cultural paradigm for the anthology horror film, and it is most welcome.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 9, 2019

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Eve Tushnet

Patheos

Off-base and so colored by modern obsessions and prejudices.

Oct 10, 2018

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Alan Zilberman

Washington City Paper

While each film is from a separate country, the similarities highlight what folklore shares across cultures.

Oct 10, 2018

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Katie Driscoll

Starburst

Overly long, with only a few stories working coherently, but elicits a cosy, Tales from the Crypt fireplace feel.

Rated: 5/10

Sep 4, 2018

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Synopsis

This global anthology of eight narratives explores dark folklore through a series of myths and tales that have captivated, galvanized and frightened communities throughout history.

Director: Ashim Ahluwalia, Can Evrenol, Severin Fiala, Veronika Franz, Katrin Gebbe, Calvin Reeder, Agnieszka Smoczynska, Peter Strickland, Yannis Veslemes
Screenwriter: Robert Bolesto, Elif Domanic, Can Evrenol, Severin Fiala, Veronika Franz, Katrin Gebbe, Calvin Reeder, Peter Strickland, Yannis Veslemes, Silvia Wolkan
Production Co: Aurum Film, Faliro House, EchoWolf Productions
Rating: R (Graphic Nudity|Disturbing and Violent Content|Bloody Images|Language|Sexual Material)
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 26, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 29, 2019

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