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Fantastic Fest 2014: ‘ABCs of Death 2’ is always watchable but rarely memorable

It seems only natural for an expansive anthology like ABCs of Death 2 to offer up such a mixed bag
of short films. There are 26 in total, each running for approximately four to five minutes. Such the-abcs-of-death-2-stills-3time constraints act as a hindrance to many of the directors involved in the project. A large number of the shorts are either underdeveloped or conventional in terms of their story. However, there are a handful of standouts that make the viewing experience worthwhile.

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Toronto After Dark 2011: ‘Manborg’

Manborg Directed by Steven Kostanski 2011, 60 minutes, Canada In Manborg, scenes are repeatedly stolen by a borderline illiterate, wildly Australian 1980’s Billy Idol lookalike packing twin energy pistols that grow out of his hands and a knack for posing. What’s that? You need to know more? I disagree, but will nonetheless proceed. Coming at …

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