Abigail

"Abigail" is a 2024 American vampire horror comedy film directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, with a screenplay by Stephen Shields and Guy Busick. The film stars Alisha Weir as the titular character, alongside Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, Will Catlett, Kevin Durand, Angus Cloud, and Giancarlo Esposito. The plot follows a group of kidnappers who abduct the daughter of a powerful underworld figure, demanding a $50 million ransom, unaware of her dark nature. Initially conceived as an adaptation of "Dracula's Daughter" (1936), the film's development was announced in April 2023. It premiered on April 7, 2024, at the Overlook Film Festival and was theatrically released in the United States on April 19, 2024. With a budget of $28 million, "Abigail" grossed $42.8 million worldwide.