Abigail is a 2023 horror thriller film directed by Melissa Vitello and written by Gunnar Garrett. The film stars Ava Cantrell, Tren Reed-Brown, Hermione Lynch, Gene Farber and Karimah Westbrook.
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| Directed by | Melissa Vitello |
| Written by | Gunnar Garrett |
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| Cinematography | Bryan Ricke |
| Edited by | Michael S. Ojeda |
| Music by | Adele Etheridge Woodson |
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| Distributed by | Dark Star Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot edit
A problematic teenager makes friends with her tormented neighbor in 1976, but her obsession turns deadly when she seeks revenge on those who did him wrong.
Cast edit
- Ava Cantrell as Abigail Cole
- Tren Reed-Brown as Lucas Wright
- Hermione Lynch as Eve
- Gene Farber as Eddie
- Karimah Westbrook as Donna
- Yanni Walker as Deputy Morgan
- Trace Talbot as Daniel
- Meredith Vivian as Victoria
- Patrick Hilgart as Micah
- Conner Stiles as Ben
- Rob Gore as Sheriff Moxey
- Jodie Garrett as Mrs. Thompson
- Gunnar Garrett as Mr. Stetson
- Elizabeth Mae Alan as Store Clerk
- Ernesto Chaverri as Highway Patrol Officer
- Will McCarns as EMT Garrett
- Michelle Madison as TV Newscaster / Police Dispatcher
Production edit
The film was produced by Dark Gravity Studios.[1]
Release edit
The film was released on video on demand on December 5, 2023 and was distributed by Dark Star Pictures.[2][3][4]
Reception edit
Albert Valentin at Wold Film Geek scored the film an A−.[5] Loron Hays at Reel Reviews scored it 4 out of 5 and said it was "certainly on-point with its take on the slasher genre."[6] Jim Morazzini at Nerdly gave it a 2.5 out of 5 claiming it was not "particularly memorable or exciting."[7]
References edit
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (2023-08-31). "Ava Cantrell's 'Abigail' Teen Horror Pic Lands at Dark Star Pictures (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ Burnham, Christine (2023-12-02). "Coming Soon From Dark Star Pictures: 'ABIGAIL' (2023)". PopHorror. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ Billington, Alex (2023-11-17). "Trailer for 1970s Revenge Horror Thriller 'Abigail' Starring Ava Cantrell | FirstShowing.net". Firstshowing.net. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ Cainan (2023-11-17). "'ABIGAIL': Ava Cantrell Shines In The Shadows Of A Southern Horror Tale – Unveiling The New Trailer!". Geek Vibes Nation. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ Valentin, Albert (2023-12-05). "Abigail (USA, 2023)". WorldFilmGeek. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ Hays, Loron (2023-12-12). "Abigail (2023) - Movie Review". Reel Reviews. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ Morazzini, Jim (2023-12-06). "'Abigail' Review". Nerdly. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
External links edit
- Abigail at IMDb
- Abigail at Rotten Tomatoes
