This post is part of my movie-a-day challenge in which I will watch a film every day for 365 days. Today is Day 189! You can see all the posts for this challenge HERE. To see the original Movie-a-Day Challenge post, click HERE.
Hey y’all! 🌟
Alright, so I just got back from seeing this new flick, “Abigail,” and wow, I just have to spill about it. This one’s got twists, turns, enough gore to make you wanna look away (but like, in a good way ), and an amazing performance by a kid actress that seriously blew my mind.
Picture this: it’s a dark, stormy night (classic, right?), and these not-so-smart goons think they’ve hit the jackpot by kidnapping a 12-year-old ballerina. This isn’t just any kid, though. She’s the daughter of a big-time criminal mastermind of the underworld.
The plot thickens, as they say. The kidnappers, thinking they’re about to be filthy rich, just have to babysit this little girl overnight in a super creepy mansion. Easy peasy, right? Wrong. So very wrong. Their target, Abigail (played by the incredible Alisha Weir), isn’t exactly your average 12-year-old ballerina. Let’s just say there’s a reason her dad’s such a big deal in the shadows .
As the night unfolds, things get real weird, real fast. The kidnappers start dropping like flies, and not in the “oops, I slipped on a banana peel” kind of way. We’re talking full-on, scream-your-lungs-out horror. 🩸 And guess who’s behind it all? Yep, you guessed it – little Abigail. But here’s the thing, Weir manages to make Abigail terrifying AND weirdly sympathetic. There’s this vulnerability to her, this hint of sadness beneath the bloodlust, that makes you wonder what the heck happened to turn her into this monster.
The mansion itself is like a character in this wild tale, with its shadowy corners and eerie creaks. Every time someone opened a door, I was half-expecting some ghastly nightmare to jump out. It’s got that vibe, you know?
Without giving away too much (because seriously, you NEED to see this movie for yourself!), the plot gets crazier and crazier as the night goes on. There are hidden passageways, shocking revelations about Abigail’s past, and a whole lot of screaming (both from the characters and probably the audience too ). It’s like “Home Alone” meets “Dracula” on a bender, and it is GLORIOUS.
The directors, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, seriously knew how to crank up the tension. The camera angles, the spooky lighting – it’s like they’ve woven this web that you can’t help but get caught in.
So, if you’re looking for a horror movie that’s going to keep you guessing until the very end, with a healthy dose of humor and some truly impressive child acting, then “Abigail” is your jam. I thought this film was a major thrill ride. It’s not just a horror or a thriller; it’s a clever dance of both, with a dash of psychological mind games just to keep it interesting.
Peace out, ✌️
Roger
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