Abigail, like other vampire films, evolves with its audience. Or maybe that’s what the genre has changed from decade to decade. From the stern, elegant and cold Count Dracula of Bela Lugosi. from the cruel and lustful ones played by Christopher Lee, to the more romantic versions such as Robert Pattinson in Twilight. The truth is that bloodsuckers in film and literature are part of a culture’s interpretation of evil. Much more when The sinister figure has been repeatedly used to reflect on the darkest places of human nature.
Abigail is no exception. In fact, the latest take on the classic monster is a tongue-in-cheek look at greed, violence and the need to own. All this in the midst of constant questions about who the evil being really is, in a premise that begins with the kidnapping of a girl. The group of criminals responsible for the crime – bumbling and brutal – must face a primal evil. All this time they are trying to save their lives and find a way out in the labyrinth house turned into a trap. But the film by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (directors scream) is much more than a game of cat and mouse. And he shows this clearly in his best scenes.
We leave you three reasons to watch Abigail if you love the vampire genre. From a story that defies expectations to light-hearted and cruel humor. The new version of the bloodsucker myth will make you laugh and feel chills in the same scenes. Best Achievement in a Horror Film Experiment which turned out to be much more than just a satirical take on the traditional genre.
Unexpected combination of topics
Abigail It starts off as a haunted house plot, so it spends the first few minutes showing off the opulent spaces of where the action will take place. The walls are covered with wood paneling and stuffed animals, indicating a possible future hunt. The film takes time to create atmosphere.
But the script uses this clever decoy to distract attention from the main point. The reason why a gang of thieves and bumbling criminals decide to accept what appears to be a job without much concern. This involves capturing and caring for a little girl (Alisha Weir) for twenty-four hours. Pure success that will make you a fortune with minimal effort.
At least that’s what Lambert (Giancarlo Esposito), the head of the operation, insists. The group, consisting of Joey (Melissa Barrera), Frank (Dan Stevens), Sammy (Kathryn Newton), Dean (the late Angus Cloud in his final appearance), Peter (Kevin Durand) and Don Rickles (Will Catlett), take it all in stride . The film soon becomes – or so it seems – a paranoid premise. This is when a menacing presence moves between the shadows. Finally, the film reveals its secrets and opens up a whole new perspective on violence.That’s it, before even reaching the first half.
Rare monster
There’s no shortage of vampire kids in movies. Neil Jordan adapted the novel in 1994. Interview with a Vampire and brought the tormented heroine of Claudia to the big screen. This (played by Kirsten Dunst) was a creature with the appearance of a child, but with the mind of an adult woman, who was eventually killed by her peers.
More tragic, dark and sinister is the version of the very young Eli from book let me in John Ajvide Lindqvist, released in 2008. . On this occasion, actress Lina Leandersson gave life to an immortal being with the face of an eternal girl.looking for a companion to his endless loneliness.
Alison Weir’s Abigail is completely different from any previous character. Moreover, his approach is neither romantic nor melancholic. On the contrary, there is a festive ferocity about him that drives him to kill in a savage – and, it must be said, hilarious – manner amidst scenes of outright brutality. The ribbon does not retain anything in the ink tank and becomes increasingly inconvenient as you use it. It showcases everything your creature is capable of and how difficult it will be to stop it.
Terror for every taste
In times of heightened terror and proposals attempting to take terror into more subtle territory, Abigail It surprises because it is casual, mocking and exaggerated. Not only does the script allow its monster to kill with a savage brutality that brings him closer to an animal than a mere sad creature. Also, explore all the possibilities of gory horror and body horror.
The result is a film that will appeal to both fans of the vampire genre (there is no shortage of references to its long cinematic history) and those who just want to be entertained.Much more gangster and violent than one might expect Abigail This is the big horror premiere of the season.
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