Abigail
Abigail

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Abigail

2020
Movie
5 min
English

An old man finds a way to be young again. A mild-mannered old gentleman discovers a capricious way to become young again. What will he do with this opportunity, how will it affect his life and what will be the price to pay ?

Insights

IMDb4.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Google Users53%
Director: Evan DunskyGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disillusioned former police officer takes a job as a night security guard at a dilapidated maternity hospital with a dark past. As she begins her shift, she discovers that the hospital is not abandoned and is haunted by the spirits of those who suffered within its walls. She must confront her own demons and the supernatural forces at play to survive the night.

Critical Reception

Abigail received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, with many pointing to its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters as significant drawbacks. While some appreciated the atmosphere and attempts at suspense, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a truly original or compelling horror experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a predictable storyline and a lack of character development.

  • While it attempts to build suspense, the scares often fall flat.

  • Lacks the originality and execution to stand out in the crowded horror genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general disappointment with the film, with many finding it to be a generic horror movie. Some viewers appreciated the spooky atmosphere, but the majority felt it was uninspired and failed to deliver sufficient thrills.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a real, reportedly haunted, abandoned hospital in Louisiana, which director Evan Dunsky stated added to the authentic creepy atmosphere on set.

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