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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.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Abigail is a 2024 American vampire horror comedy film directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, written by Stephen Shields and Guy Busick. The film stars Alisha Weir as the titular character, with a supporting cast including Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, and others. The story follows a group of criminals who kidnap a ballerina and later discover she is not an ordinary child.

Plot

The film follows a group of hired criminals who abduct the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure. Their simple ransom job becomes a deadly night inside an isolated mansion when they discover Abigail is a vampire.

Cast

Alisha Weir stars as Abigail, with Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, Will Catlett, Kevin Durand, Angus Cloud, and Giancarlo Esposito in supporting roles.

Release

Abigail had its world premiere at the Overlook Film Festival on April 7, 2024, before its U.S. theatrical release on April 19, 2024, by Universal Pictures.

Reception

The film received generally positive reviews from critics. It was reported to have grossed approximately US$43 million worldwide against a production budget of US$28 million.

Key facts

  • Abigail is a 2024 American vampire horror comedy film directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett.
  • The film stars Alisha Weir as the titular character, a ballerina who turns out to be a vampire.
  • It premiered at the Overlook Film Festival on April 7, 2024, and was released theatrically in the U.S. on April 19, 2024.
  • The film received generally positive reviews and grossed about US$43 million worldwide on a US$28 million budget.
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Canadian context

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.

Frequently asked 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.
What is the film about?
It follows kidnappers who abduct a ballerina for ransom, then discover she is a vampire.
When was Abigail released?
It premiered on April 7, 2024, and was released in U.S. theatres on April 19, 2024.
Who directed Abigail?
The film was directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett.

References

  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.