The filmmaking team known as Radio Silence — which consists of producer Chad Villella and co-directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett — is at it again with another horror gem.
With Abigail, the team that previously brought us Ready or Not and Scream VI has delivered a crowdpleaser filled with fresh blood. Matilda the Musical's Alisha Weir stars as a savage ballerina vampire and, according to Mashable Film Editor Kristy Puchko, delivers one helluva performance.
If you missed it in theaters or would rather watch it at home where you can hide under a blanket, it's available on digital as of June 25. It will also be streaming in the coming months. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Abigail.
What is Abigail about?
Abigail follows a group of criminals who kidnap a rich man's daughter after ballet rehearsal in order to claim a $50 million ransom. The script is flipped, however, when they realize the pint-sized dancer (Alisha Weir) is actually a vampire. Now they're locked in an isolated mansion with her, not the other way around. As expected, heads will roll.
Here's the full trailer:
Is Abigail worth watching?
Despite the trailer practically giving away the entire plot, audiences and critics alike deemed Abigail "certified fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes, with an 85% and 83% score, respectively. While Mashable's own reviewer wasn't a huge fan of the sentimental detours that detract from the fun of it all, she still deems the overall film "a blast."
"It's exactly the kind of gonzo, gory, goofy crowdpleaser you'd hope for considering its very well-promoted premise. Still, I wish it moved as fast and ferociously as its terrorizing tiny dancer," Kristy Puchko writes.
Read our full review of Abigail.
How to watch Abigail at home
You can watch the tiny terrorizing ballerina flick at home by purchasing it at digital retailers like Prime Video and Apple TV, as of June 25. It will also be available to rent as of July 9. With rentals, just be aware that you'll have a limited 30-day viewing schedule and just 48 hours to finish once you click play.
Here are some quick links to watch Abigail on digital:
Buy at Prime Video — $18.49
$24.99(save $6.50 with Prime)Buy at Apple TV — $19.99
Buy at Fandango at Home (Vudu) — $19.99
Buy at YouTube — $19.99
$24.99(save $5)Buy at Google Play — $19.99
When is Abigail streaming?
Abigail is a Universal Pictures film, which means it will eventually make its streaming debut on NBC Universal's streaming platform, Peacock. Previous Universal films have debuted on the streamer as soon as 45 days after their theatrical release, so we expect to see a streaming date soon. We'll keep you updated. Until then, you can prepare by signing up for a Peacock subscription.
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