Abigail

**_“And Then There Were None” meets “The Lost Boys” meets Tarantino_** Several kidnappers take a 12 years-old ballerina captive and hold her at a locked-down mansion until her filthy rich father pays up. But this ain’t no typical little rich girl. “Abigail” (2024) is amusing horror in the mold of “From Dusk Till Dawn” meshed with "We Summon the Darkness.” The basic plot is old hat if you consider “The Beast Must Die” from fifty years earlier and "Howling V: The Rebirth" from the late 80s. Yet it works well for the first 85 minutes before devolving into splatter horror overkill, like the original “Scream” did. Interestingly, Elon Musk and Joan Jett are featured in the cast. Not really, but it seems like it (I’m talking about Kevin Durand and Melissa Barrera respectively). Speaking of brunette Barrera, she’s a highlight on the feminine front along with blonde Kathryn Newton. While not of the caliber of “From Dusk Till Dawn,” it’s superior to "We Summon the Darkness.” It was shot in Dublin and is overlong at 1 hour, 49 minutes. They shoulda tightened it up by shaving off 15-20 minutes. GRADE: B-/C+

ABIGAIL is a stylish, bloody vampire flick that thrives on its energetic performances and slick production quality. Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, and Alisha Weir shine in their roles, with Weir in particular proving to be a standout young talent. Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett's partnership continues to be incredibly successful, blending humor, action, and horror seamlessly. Really fun atmosphere, making it an entertaining ride from start to finish. While the film impresses visually and keeps a fast-paced momentum, it lacks depth in its storytelling. The plot feels familiar, sticking closely to vampire genre tropes without much thematic exploration. Yet, for those looking for a light, enjoyable experience with excellent performances and sharp direction, ABIGAIL delivers exactly that. It's not groundbreaking, but it's worth watching for fans of stylish horror. Rating: B-

What a great movie... This movie reminds me of old times when movies were interesting and fun to watch unlike mordern movies which are filled with political propaganda nowadays and boring as hell with zero talent. Good acting, good plot and most importantly - no agenda! I enjoyed watching this movie a lot.