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Melissa Barrera's vampire ballerina horror flick Abigail reinventing vampire movies through gory horror, the film failed to find a significant audience at the first time of asking. Now that the movie is streaming on Peacock, however, the tables are beginning to turn.
Abigail includes several great actors, but Melissa Barrera stands out. After her breakout role in Scream V, it was assumed by many that she would become the face of the iconic slasher franchise. Unfortunately, the studio unexpectedly fired Barrera after Scream 6. As another horror film, Abigail represented a potential comeback – before the movie's box office underwhelmed. And yet, now that the vampire horror film is succeeding on Peacock, Barrera's future once again looks bright.
Abigail Ending Explained
Abigail subverts certain aspects of vampire lore and has quite the ending. We break down the horror film's biggest revelations and ending moments.
Melissa Barrera's Abigail Has Become A Streaming Success On Peacock
It Is Undoubtedly Better Than Its Theatrical Release
Now that Abigail is streaming on Peacock, the movie is finally receiving the attention it deserves. After the $42 million box office disappointment, Abigail's streaming success has made the movie one of the most popular films on the platform. For one thing, the film is naturally more accessible, making it easier for viewers to find at home. Abigail's new reputation implies that the film is finally being appreciated for its unique blend of genres and changes to vampire horror tropes.
Halloween is a perennially popular time of year for horror movies, and there's a good chance that positive word of mouth can help Abigail maintain its position in the streaming charts.
The fact that Abigail made its streaming debut only a few months before Halloween promises even more success for the film. Halloween is a perennially popular time of year for horror movies, and there's a good chance that positive word of mouth can help Abigail maintain its position in the streaming charts. Abigail's multiple vampire movie references make it an even better seasonal choice, inviting comparisons with other classics in the genre.
Abigail 2 Is Uncertain After Its Box Office, But Its Streaming Success Could Help
The Chances Are In The Film's Favor Now
Since Abigail did not earn much at the box office, the chances of getting a sequel seemed slim. The movie's ending, however, created clear narrative space for a follow-up. Melissa Barrera's character, Joey, survives after Dracula and Abigail willingly let her go, which potentially allows the trio to reunite in films. If it never received a sequel, Abigail would still be a great standalone watch. This scope for expansion, however, means the film could be Melissa Barrera's new horror franchise and replace Scream.
Clear public interest in Abigail could help persuade studios to back a sequel – even if it becomes a streaming, rather than theatrical release.
The chances of a second installment and a broader Abigail franchise have only increased with the movie's Peacock success. While streaming has been blamed for many industry ills and remains a controversial topic, its impact on studios cannot be underestimated. Clear public interest in Abigail could help persuade studios to back a sequel – even if it becomes a streaming, rather than theatrical release. Although it's far from guaranteed, the movie's performance on Peacock is compelling.
Why Abigail 2 Should Happen & What It Could Be About
Vampire Ballerinas Are Horrifyingly Intriguing
As one of the most unique vampire movies ever released, Abigail absolutely deserves a sequel. The twist of Dracula being Abigail's father allows the film to pay tribute to the entire vampire genre, establishing the film as part of a popular trend without making it obvious. Focusing on his ballerina daughter and her getting kidnapped makes the movie refreshing yet terrifying. Continuing the film's legacy with a sequel will let the story expand on its lore, providing new takes on the genre while giving more opportunities to pay homage to classic vampire tales.
There are particular possibilities for Melissa Barrera's Joey. Now aware of the existence of vampires, Joey could become a vampire hunter in Abigail 2. Joey may also return to Dracula and Abigail, especially since she knows that there will probably be more criminals who will be after the family for their money. Not that Abigail or her father need Joey to protect them necessarily, but she could still work with them to investigate those coming after the family. In any case, the movie's ending gives Melissa Barrera's Abigail a lot of future potential.
Abigail is a 2024 horror thriller directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. The plot follows a group of people who kidnap the daughter of a dangerous crime lord only to discover that the little girl is actually a vicious vampire out for blood. Alisha Weir stars as the titular character alongside Kathryn Newton, Melissa Barrera, and Dan Stevens.
- Distributor(s)
- Universal Pictures
- Main Genre
- Horror
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