THE FIELD GUIDE TO EVIL: C+

An array of folktales serve as the bases for this horror anthology. Featuring international directors such as Calvin Reeder (The Rambler), Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala (Goodnight Mommy), and Agnieszka Smoczynska (The Lure), each short is visually impressive and atmospheric. For example, one involving goblins in Greece contains vibrant colors reminiscent of The Red Shoes, while another set in India features claustrophobic black and white cinematography. While some get under your skin, they don’t stay in your mind long after. Since most are low-key affairs, they don’t carry much of a pulse. Still, indie-horror fans may relish these intriguing tales.

Sean Woodard, Film Editor