What's Abigail about?
Abigail is a monster horror movie. It is directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. The filmmaking duo sometimes referred to as Radio Silence, is best known for directing Scream and Scream VI. The screenplay of the movie is written by Stephen Shields and Guy Busick. Composer Brian Tyler reunites with the Scream directors to score Abigail.
Is Abigail Dracula's Daughter?
Abigail is based on the 1936 movie Dracula’s Daughter. It was also originally titled Dracula's Daughter before being renamed Abigail. The plot of Abigail includes a mysterious father who is described as an underworld crime boss. However the directors confirmed that they intended to make it an original story, disconnected from existing characters or franchises.
Why is Abigail rated R?
This gruesome horror movie has an R-rating for 'strong bloody violence and gore throughout, pervasive language and brief drug use.'
Who is starring in Abigail?
Abigail stars Alisha Weir in the titular role. She is best known for her performance as Matilda in the movie, Matilda: The Musical. Melissa Barrera stars as Joey. Dan Stevens stars as Frank, while Kathryn Newton plays Sammy. William Catlett, Kevin Durand, Angus Cloud, Matthew Goode, and Giancarlo Esposito all star in the movie.