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Abigail (2023 film)

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Abigail
Official release poster
Directed byMelissa Vitello
Written byGunnar Garrett
Produced by
  • Stacy Snyder
  • Melissa Vitello
Starring
CinematographyBryan Ricke
Edited byMichael S. Ojeda
Music byAdele Etheridge Woodson
Production
companies
  • Dark Gravity Studios
  • Mooncastle Films
  • Ranch Hand Films
Distributed byDark Star Pictures
Release date
  • December 5, 2023 (2023-12-05) (VOD)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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.

Plot

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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

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  • 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

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The film was produced by Dark Gravity Studios.[1]

Release

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The film was released on video on demand on December 5, 2023 and was distributed by Dark Star Pictures.[2][3][4]

Reception

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Burnham, Christine (2023-12-02). "Coming Soon From Dark Star Pictures: 'ABIGAIL' (2023)". PopHorror. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  3. ^ Billington, Alex (2023-11-17). "Trailer for 1970s Revenge Horror Thriller 'Abigail' Starring Ava Cantrell | FirstShowing.net". Firstshowing.net. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Valentin, Albert (2023-12-05). "Abigail (USA, 2023)". WorldFilmGeek. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  6. ^ Hays, Loron (2023-12-12). "Abigail (2023) - Movie Review". Reel Reviews. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  7. ^ Morazzini, Jim (2023-12-06). "'Abigail' Review". Nerdly. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
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