Abigail

Vampires have always been associated with sophisticated and aristocratic creatures, and what better embodies this world than a ballet dancer, even if just a child?

I believe the biggest misstep of this production was its premise, compounded by a trailer that seemingly spoiled the entire plot. While marketing often employs unusual and unconventional tactics to promote films. This particular approach was not a really successful idea. It likely discouraged many potential viewers from watching the movie.

What we see in the trailer is merely a wrapping of a more intricate and captivating story. It skillfully blends classic vampire tropes into a parody, which turns into an action-horror narrative. This shift introduces a strategic game reminiscent of 'Dinner with Murder,' where the dynamics are expertly re-arranged.

Initially, the film might seem burdened with familiar stereotypes, but this impression quickly fades. The story skillfully uses these 'banalities' as a foundation to develop the characters and narrative compellingly, leading to a surprising and satisfying evolution.

The film may lose some of its charm in the final acts. However, it boasts a strong script that resists lazy predictability. It engages the audience by allowing room for imagination and inviting the audience to piece together the characters' stories, creating an excellent balance of tension and suspense.

If you can appreciate it for its fun time, valuing its familiar tropes that are handled with skill, and a touch of cynical cinephile humour, you'll be swept away by the fun and cleverness of this delicate, yet ruthless dancer-vampire. I assure you, you'll leave the cinema with dance steps in your stride and an insatiable thirst for blood.

The movie pays tribute to classic B-movies but stands out with its significant budget made for a more generic audience. 'Abigail' is an exceptional horror-comedy, blending plentiful splatter-blood with a complex and engaging psychological puzzle. This combination provides a surprising depth that belies its seemingly superficial exterior.

Ultimately, it's about blood ties, with family at the heart of everything, particularly the bond between father and daughter, without any existential depth insights.