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Abigail (2024 film)

Abigail is a 2024 American vampire horror comedy film directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett and written by Stephen Shields and Guy Busick.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Abigail is a 2024 American vampire horror comedy film directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. It follows a group of criminals who kidnap a ballerina, only to discover she is a vampire.

What it is

The film stars Alisha Weir as the title character, with Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, Will Catlett, Kevin Durand, Angus Cloud, and Giancarlo Esposito in supporting roles. The story centres on hired criminals who abduct a 12-year-old ballerina for ransom, but their simple job turns into a deadly night inside an isolated mansion when they realize Abigail is a vampire.

Release and reception

Abigail premiered at the Overlook Film Festival on April 7, 2024, and was released theatrically in the United States on April 19, 2024, by Universal Pictures. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and grossed about US$43 million worldwide against a US$28 million production budget.

Why it matters

The film is part of the recent North American horror-comedy market, with a standard international theatrical release that also reached Canadian cinemas and streaming platforms. It showcases the directorial duo behind *Ready or Not* and *Scream* (2022), continuing their blend of horror and humour.

In short

  • Alisha Weir plays the vampire ballerina Abigail.
  • Kidnappers discover their target is a vampire in an isolated mansion.
  • Released April 19, 2024, by Universal Pictures.
  • Grossed US$43 million on a US$28 million budget.
Canadian angle

The film had a standard international theatrical release and is part of the recent North American horror-comedy market that also reaches Canadian cinemas and streaming platforms.

Quick questions

What is Abigail?
Abigail is a 2024 American vampire horror comedy film directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett.
Who plays Abigail?
Alisha Weir plays the title character, Abigail.
When was Abigail released?
It premiered on April 7, 2024, and was released in U.S. theatres on April 19, 2024.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abigail_(2024_film)
    Supports: Basic film identification, cast, plot, release date, reception, and box office.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/abigail_2024
    Supports: Synopsis, directors, writers, distributor, genre, release date, runtime, and box office.
  3. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/abigail-2024
    Supports: General description of the film and premise.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abigail_(2024_film)
    Supports: World premiere at Overlook Film Festival and theatrical release details.