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The Field Guide to Evil

Play trailer Poster for The Field Guide to Evil R,  2019,  1h 57m,  Horror/ Drama/ Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle Mar 28, 2019
3/5
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. Go to Full Review
Isaac Feldberg Cut Print Film Dec 16, 2020
7/10
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. Go to Full Review
Sezín Koehler Black Girl Nerds Apr 9, 2019
4/5
'The Field Guide to Evil' sets up a new cross-cultural paradigm for the anthology horror film, and it is most welcome. Go to Full Review
Eve Tushnet Patheos Oct 10, 2018
Off-base and so colored by modern obsessions and prejudices. Go to Full Review
Alan Zilberman Washington City Paper Oct 10, 2018
While each film is from a separate country, the similarities highlight what folklore shares across cultures. Go to Full Review
Katie Driscoll Starburst Sep 4, 2018
5/10
Overly long, with only a few stories working coherently, but elicits a cosy, Tales from the Crypt fireplace feel. Go to Full Review
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Ashim Ahluwalia

Director

Can Evrenol

Director

Severin Fiala

Director

Veronika Franz

Director

Katrin Gebbe

Director

Calvin Reeder

Director

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The Field Guide to Evil

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Movie Info

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 Smoczyńska, Peter Strickland, Yannis Veslemes
Producer
Robert Dehn, Nia Kingsley, Christos V. Konstantakopoulos, Tim League, Carl W. Lucas, Dora Nedeczky, Andrew Starke, Ant Timpson
Screenwriter
Robert Bolesto, Elif Domanic, Silvia Wolkan
Production Co
Faliro House, Aurum Film, EchoWolf Productions
Rating
R (Graphic Nudity|Disturbing and Violent Content|Bloody Images|Language|Sexual Material)
Genre
Horror, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 26, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 29, 2019
Runtime
1h 57m
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