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In Theaters Now
- 2024
- R
- Universal Pictures
- 1 h 49 m
- 2024
- R
- Universal Pictures
- 1 h 49 m
Summary After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom is watch the girl overnight. In an isolated mansion, the captors start to dwindle, one by one, and they discover, to their mounting horror, that they’re locked inside with no n...
Directed By: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett
Written By: Stephen Shields, Guy Busick, Stephen Shields, Guy Busick
In Theaters Now
- 2024
- R
- Universal Pictures
- 1 h 49 m
- 2024
- R
- Universal Pictures
- 1 h 49 m
Abigail
62
7.0
Where to Watch
Summary After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom is watch the girl overnight. In an isolated mansion, the captors start to dwindle, one by one, and they discover, to their mounting horror, that they’re locked inside with no n...
Directed By: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett
Written By: Stephen Shields, Guy Busick, Stephen Shields, Guy Busick
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 37 Critic Reviews
62
57% Positive
21 Reviews
21 Reviews
41% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 37 Critic Reviews
62
57% Positive
21 Reviews
21 Reviews
41% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Traditionally, films that are this delightfully raucous, bloody (and I mean BLOODY), and silly are relegated to B-movie schlock (not a bad thing, for the record), but "Abigail" still embraces the excessive and ornate gothic aesthetics of classic horror movies. The result is an old-school vampire movie with modern frisk and flair and an absolute blast of a movie to watch with a crowd.
It knows its audience and doesn’t waste time. It also heightens the fun with elaborate practical effects, rather than blitzing us with eye-tiring CGI any more than it must.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 43 User Ratings
7.0
74% Positive
32 Ratings
32 Ratings
14% Mixed
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
12% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 43 User Ratings
7.0
74% Positive
32 Ratings
32 Ratings
14% Mixed
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
12% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
A timely breath of freshness to the vampire genre, in which horror and black humor are cleverly combined. To watch it while you hum Tiny Dancer, by Elton John.
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While there’s plenty to be said about Abigail’s impressively over-the-top scarlet mean streak, the hellride that the filmmakers take us on is all the more effective for the character groundwork laid prior.
Breathlessly paced and filled with the sort of black humor that makes it as much a comedy as a horror film, Abigail is wildly entertaining for most of its running time, although it becomes overly burdened with baroque narrative flourishes.
Abigail is at times a bit too flippant, over-the-top and even protracted in its ridiculous Grand Guignol of exploding “meat sacks,” but it’s very much in line with the unique Radio Silence sensibility, en vogue with audiences right now.
It’s not badly made, just uninspired and played out. If you like B-movies made with a budget and are specifically looking for an undemanding time, “Abigail” might be for you. “Abigail” might also disappoint you, especially if you’re hoping for more than what’s advertised.
The only inspired part of “Abigail” is the performance of Weir, a 14-year-old Irish actress best known as the title character in Netflix’s “Matilda the Musical.” She brings verve and joy to her vampire ballerina, dancing circles around the rest of the cast.
Abigail es una comedia de horror que sobresale por su enfoque único y entretenido. El film sigue a un grupo de criminales que, al intentar secuestrar a una niña para pedir rescate, descubren que la mansión en la que se refugian es una trampa y la niña es una vampira. Con actuaciones destacadas, especialmente de Alisha Weir, y una mezcla bien lograda de humor y horror, "Abigail" ofrece una experiencia cinematográfica memorable. Sin embargo, puede no ser para todos debido a su contenido sangriento y humor negro. En general, es muy recomendada para quienes disfrutan de un giro creativo en los típicos tropos de terror.
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I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed this. It has kind of gone under the radar publicity wise but I was keen to see how Matilda becomes Abigail. Does Alisha only appear in films where the title is her character. Moments in I had a good feeling about this film and this carried on all the way through. Great way to spend a Monday afternoon.
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It has funny moments, but it feels derivative and a little boring sometimes. The plot is so predictable, and I couldn't care less about almost anyone in it. Melissa Barrera and Alisha Weir are the best part of it. But my main problem is that it didn't fully commit to its absurdity. The serious subplot about protecting your child didn't match the tone I think M3GAN did a better job at this. The practical effects are cool though.
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Ugh I feel like I got tricked by the trailer and a couple of good reviews, but this doesn't have any magic. First of all, the trailer played like a horror comedy, but there's no comedy here at all. Second of all, while the cast is okay the characters are very shallow and pretty much all unlikeable. So you end up with a movie that isn't funny but also not really scary, and it can't be thrilling because you're not gonna care about the characters either. Alisha Weir is okay as the girl, but while her physical acting brings out some thrills her line delivery is pretty poor
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Production Company
Project X Entertainment,
Québec Production Services Tax Credit,
Radio Silence Productions,
Wild Atlantic Pictures
Release Date Apr 19, 2024
Duration 1 h 49 m
Rating R
Tagline Children can be such monsters.
