PopHorror Let's Get Scared
Continuing our coverage of the Horror-On-Sea Film Festival 2022, we had the extreme pleasure of watching the superb 2020 supernatural thriller, Abigail Haunting. Going into this one, we had no idea what to expect, and we we’re absolutely blown away by this amazingly crafted picture.
The film is written by Charisma Manulat (The Unemployed TV series) and Kelly Schwarze (Alien Domicile 2017), and directed by Kelly Schwarze. It stars Chelsea Jurkiewicz (Bookworm and the Beast 2021), Austin Collazo (Still Pitching 2022), Brenda Daly (Watch Jessica Die 2021), Michael Monteiro (Forgiven This Gun4hire 2021), Christopher Brown (To Kill a Cop 2021), Zander Garcia (Scare Me 2020), Eric Rickey (Wolverine: Lost Chapters 2019), and Taylor May (The Wager 2020).
Synopsis:
A young woman returns to the foster home she grew up in, escaping a tumultuous relationship, and quickly finds herself tormented by the angry spirit of a girl named Abigail.
Every now and then, a film comes along that defies all expectations and completely captivates and mesmerizes the imagination. While it’s nothing original in the way of story line or concept, Abigail Haunting is a refreshing new take on a tired, worn out subgenre, and for that alone, it’s totally worth a viewing. The film is captivating, compelling, and one wickedly wild rollercoaster of fun.
The acting is great, although it was a little hit or miss at times, and the special effects are absolutely fantastic. Chelsea Jurkiewicz gives a chilling, haunting performance, commanding the screen like a seasoned veteran, giving weight to the story. Also, the editing and cinematography are really well done, and the use of lighting of shadows is excellent.
There’s only one thing that sticks out, which is the delivery of dialogue. Some of the lines felt forced, as if the actors weren’t entirely tapped into the role, but nontheless, it’s still an absolute blast and one of the best supernatural indie films in years. Abigail Haunting is dark, chilling, and completely unnerving.
Abigail Haunting is suspenseful, shocking, and full of surprises. It’s unique and hypnotic, with an ending that’s too good to be missed. If you’re looking for some spooky late night thrills, then this one’s for you.
