2024 has been a good year for horror fans, fromNicolas Cage’s serial killer role inLonglegsto the extraterrestrial horrors ofAlien: Romulus, toSydney Sweeney’s turn to be a nun inImmaculate.There were enough movies for fans to choose from. One among them isMelissa BarrerastarringAbigail, the tale of the vampire’s daughter, which will soon make its way to Prime Video,CBRreports.
The movie directed byMatt Bettinelli-OlpinandTyler Gillett, collectively known as Radio Silence, is full of gore and blood and garnered mostly positive reviews for the duo’s ability to seamlessly blend comedy with horror in their latest offering and some very strong performances from its ensemble. The sinister movie was applauded for the portrayal of the young vampire, all the jump scares, and for providing a refreshing take on the vampire genre. The twists and turns in the story coupled with powerful performances added to the charm for the fans of the sub-genre.
What’s ‘Abigail’ About?
Co-written byStephen ShieldsandGuy Busickthe film follows a group of would-be criminals, who are assigned to kidnap a 12-year-old daughter of a powerful underworld figure.Barrera stars as Joey, a military medic and recovering addict, who is part of the team of kidnappers who captured the titular Abigail. Things take a very ugly turn when they hold the young ballerina for ransom in an isolated mansion as their plan goes awry when they discover their young captive is a bloodthirsty vampire and the blood bath begins. The movie’s ensemble also includes power-packed performers likeDan Stevensas Frank,Alisha Weiras the titular vampire Abigail,William Catlettas Will Catlett,Kathryn Newtonas Sammy,Kevin Durandas Peter, lateAngus Cloudas Dean,Giancarlo Espositoas Lambert, andMatthew Goodeas Father.
The movie is the latest in line with Universal’s modern-day adaptations of the studio’s classic monster features and takes on a modern-day twist onDracula’s Daughter.The movie has an 85 percent Rotten Tomatoes ratingand was hailed by fans for all the gore and spin on the regular vampire tale. It garnered over $42 million worldwide on a budget of $28 million and becamethe studio’s highest-grossing vampire flick.
Abigailwill dance its way to Prime Video on November 19. You can check out our reviewhereand see the trailer above. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
After a group of criminals kidnaps the ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, they retreat to an isolated mansion, unaware that they’re locked inside with no normal little girl.
