Abigail 2024 Movie
Synopsis
A gang of criminals has been tasked with kidnapping Abigail, a twelve-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure. Their mission also requires them to guard her during the night in order to collect a ransom of $50 million. In an isolated mansion, the captors begin to disappear, one by one, and discover, to their growing horror, that the little girl they are locked up with is not normal and is showing her true nature.
GenreHorror Fantasy Monsters Vampires Kidnapping Film / DisappearanceDirectorCastYear / Country:2024 / 
United StatesOriginal title:AbigailRunning time109 min.ScreenwriterMusicCinematographyProducer
"Abigail" is a 2024 American vampire horror film directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, known for their work on "Ready or Not" (2019) and the recent "Scream" (2022). The screenplay was written by Stephen Shields and Guy Busick. It's a reimagining of the 1936 Universal Classic Monsters film "Dracula's Daughter".
The film stars Alisha Weir as the titular character, Abigail, the daughter of Count Dracula. Alongside Weir, the movie features a stellar cast including Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, William Catlett, Kevin Durand, Angus Cloud, and Giancarlo Esposito. [Image of Abigail 2024 movie poster]
**Plot**
The movie centers around a group of hapless criminals who kidnap Abigail, believing her to be the ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure. Their plan is to hold her for a hefty ransom of $50 million. They retreat to a secluded mansion to keep her captive. However, things take a bloody turn when they realize their young hostage is no ordinary girl – she's a terrifying vampire with a taste for human blood! One by one, the kidnappers fall victim to Abigail's thirst, and they desperately fight for survival while trapped in the mansion with this bloodthirsty monster.
**Reception**
"Abigail" was released on April 19, 2024 and has been generally well-received by critics and audiences alike. The film is praised for its dark humor, suspenseful atmosphere, and twists on the classic vampire mythos. Alisha Weir's performance has been lauded for her portrayal of the menacing yet oddly charming Abigail.
