The film "Abigail" (2023) blends elements of a coming-of-age story with thriller and slasher genres. It touches on similar ideas to Nicolas Cage’s “The Old Way,” released eleven months earlier, despite being quite different in style—that one is a Western. Comparisons can also be drawn to "White Rabbit" (2013) and "The Rage: Carrie 2," though this film doesn't reach their level of enjoyment or satisfaction. It’s roughly equivalent to “Devil’s Island” from two years ago, but those who disliked that movie will likely find this one equally unappealing. Overall, it's a well-crafted independent production and might be worth seeing for viewers with an interest in the subject matter. Ava Cantrell, who is small in stature, stands out as a positive element, and I appreciate that the filmmakers allowed the story to unfold at its own pace—something others may find slow. Regarding some criticisms about the believability of one character’s actions, it's not so far-fetched if you understand her background and any personal training she might have undertaken (even if those aspects aren't depicted on screen. Filmmakers don’t need to explain every detail; they trust viewers to connect the dots. The movie has a running time of 1 hour and 28 minutes and was filmed in Oakdale, California, which is located 31 miles southeast of Stockton within the Central Valley—specifically, the northeast portion of San Joaquin Valley. GRADE: B-

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