Title: Abigail
Year: 2024
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Alisha Weir, William Catlett, Kathryn Newton
Description: Fifty million dollars. That's the ransom demanded for Abigail, a seemingly ordinary teenage ballet dancer, unaware that she holds a terrifying secret within her delicate frame. Matt Bettinelli-Olpin’s 'Abigail' (2024) isn't just a thriller; it's a chilling descent into the heart of darkness, expertly woven through the performances of Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, and a truly unsettling Alisha Weir. The film masterfully builds suspense, playing on the audience's expectations of a typical kidnapping narrative before twisting the knife with a supernatural twist. The stellar cast elevates the material, each actor inhabiting their roles with a chilling authenticity. What begins as a high-stakes crime thriller morphs into something far more sinister, exploring the fragility of innocence and the terrifying consequences of underestimated power. 'Abigail' is a relentless ride, leaving you breathless and questioning the very nature of good and evil.