Here's the deal: 26 directors from 15 countries were each assigned a letter of the alphabet and told to make a vignette that included at least one death. And with the end result being such segments as "A is for Apocalypse," "O is for Orgasm" and "R is for Removed," there should be something here to satisfy horror-film fans of all stripes. Among the offerings in this anthology piece (presented locally by the Back Alley Film Series) are episodes featuring killer canines, killer samurai and, uh, killer flatulence. For more information, visit www.backalleyfilmseries.com.

Matt Brunson

Price: $10 ($5 for Charlotte Film Society members)