If you loved the twisted, gory, and wildly imaginative anthology 'ABCs of Death 2' (2014), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 similarly shocking and boundary-pushing movies and shows that deliver the same mix of horror, dark humor, and creative storytelling. Whether you're a fan of extreme cinema or just looking for something uniquely terrifying, these picks will satisfy your craving for the macabre.

Creepshow (1982)
Description: A classic horror anthology that combines comic book aesthetics with gruesome tales, offering a mix of horror and dark comedy in a segmented format.
Fact: The film was inspired by EC Comics like Tales from the Crypt. It was written by Stephen King and directed by George A. Romero.


Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
Description: A horror anthology film that adapts classic Twilight Zone episodes, offering a mix of psychological horror and supernatural tales in a segmented format.
Fact: The film features segments directed by four different directors, including Steven Spielberg and John Landis.


Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990)
Description: A horror anthology featuring three distinct and chilling stories, blending dark humor with horror, much like the segmented and varied approach of the reference film.
Fact: The film was intended as a big-screen adaptation of the TV series Tales from the Darkside. One segment was originally written as a Creepshow sequel.


Tales from the Hood (1995)
Description: A horror anthology with socially conscious themes, blending horror with commentary on race and justice, presented in a segmented and stylized manner.
Fact: The film was inspired by urban legends and folklore. It was produced by Spike Lee and combines horror with social critique.


Trick 'r Treat (2007)
Description: A horror anthology that interweaves multiple Halloween-themed stories, blending dark humor with gruesome horror, much like the segmented and varied approach of the reference film.
Fact: Despite its cult following, the film was initially delayed and released straight to DVD. It has since become a Halloween staple for horror fans.


The Theatre Bizarre (2011)
Description: A horror anthology featuring surreal and grotesque tales, each with its own twisted narrative, similar in its eclectic and shocking approach to horror.
Fact: The film features segments directed by different horror filmmakers, each bringing their own unique style to the anthology.


V/H/S (2012)
Description: An anthology horror film featuring a series of found footage segments, each with its own unique and terrifying story, similar in structure and variety of horror subgenres.
Fact: The film was shot on a very low budget, with some segments filmed in just a few days. It spawned a successful franchise with multiple sequels.


All Hallows' Eve (2013)
Description: A horror anthology centered around a series of terrifying tales linked by a Halloween theme, featuring gruesome and unsettling stories.
Fact: The film introduced the character Art the Clown, who later became the antagonist of the Terrifier series.


XX (2017)
Description: An all-female-directed horror anthology featuring distinct and chilling stories, showcasing diverse horror styles and themes in a segmented structure.
Fact: This is the first horror anthology film directed entirely by women. Each segment brings a unique perspective to the genre.


Holidays (2016)
Description: A horror anthology where each segment is based on a different holiday, offering a variety of horror styles and themes in a segmented format.
Fact: The film features segments by different directors, each interpreting a holiday in a horrifying way, from Valentine's Day to Christmas.
