What could possibly go wrong when you kidnap a sweet little girl dressed in tulle who is a dancer? In theory, just a blessed piper, but in Abigail, this is not the case.

In this story which opens with the sweet Il lago dei swans, undoubtedly impactful, we meet the proven duo Bettinelli-Olpin/Gillett
at the direction and Busick at the screenplay. The work carried out by the two convinces, thanks to a good rhythm, and using a location with a certain impact. As regards the scenography and some atmospheres, the film refers a bit to until death do us part, although it does not reach that very high quality standard. However, the product performs well and entertains. Abigail is certainly one of the most interesting new releases.

The twist of the plot is announced quite quickly, but it does not prevent us from maintaining the suspense and nourish curiosity towards that innocent creature, who in reality has absolutely nothing white about it, and towards that very powerful father, who makes the walls of the immense mansion tremble just by whispering his name. The plot immediately reveals the cards in his possession: a small group of criminals kidnaps a teenager to ask for a large ransom. There is no shortage of clichés but that's okay.

There is the former military doctor with morphine addiction problems, (Melissa Herrera), fresh from the latest screams. We find the very nice Millie (Kathryn Love Newton) from Freaky in the role of a slightly ramshackle hacker, who is able to perform computer magic, but she can't distinguish garlic from onions. 

Then there is an ex-policeman, an ex-sniper, a mafioso and a sociopathic driver (Angus Cloud, to whom it was dedicated the film, who recently passed away due to a suspected overdose with a mix of drugs, including the terrible Fentanyl, the zombie drug that is being talked about so much). And finally, there's her, a very good Alisha Weir in the snowy guise of a little bloodthirsty vampire.

Gore, gore , and more gore! Yes, my palate was more than satisfied, the footage does not skimp on splatter, blood, breathtaking killings, injuries, and even some unfortunate people, who end up being beheaded. There's also an interesting dive into a pool full of corpses that brings Phenomena to mind, and bloody explosions that recall the aforementioned Till Death Do Us Part. This nice dancing lady, who kills with ballet steps, is very disturbing.

Skillfully mocking and boastful, she does not reveal all her potential , and does not spare death, until the finale in which his evil nature will be slightly softened. Perhaps, precisely in that epilogue in which there is clemency towards an inferior being, the doubt creeps in that even monsters have a heart. 

At the end of the day, we can all need help, no matter how convinced we may be to the contrary, that time will always come in which, an outstretched hand will help us get back on track. Even if you are a perpetual vampire, with the face of a child.