Radio Silence, the filmmakers behind the horror hits Ready or Not, Scream (2022) and Scream VI, bring a brash and bloodthirsty new vision of vampires with ABIGAIL. A heist team is hired by a mysterious fixer to kidnap the daughter of a powerful underworld figure. They must guard the 12-year-old ballerina for one night to net a $50 million ransom. As the captors start to dwindle one by one, they discover to their mounting terror that they’re locked inside an isolated mansion with no ordinary little girl.

For in-depth thoughts on Abigail, please see my colleague Dom Fisher’s review from its original theatrical release here.

Video Quality

Abigail arrives on 4K UHD Blu-Ray courtesy of Scream Factory with a stunning 2160p Dolby Vision/HDR transfer in 2.39:1. The film was previously released on Blu-Ray by Universal just a year ago in 2024. That release is likewise a looker, but the 4K UHD Blu-Ray makes subtle improvements when it comes to color and stability. The implementation of Dolby Vision helps the color palette achieve the utmost depth that enhances the aesthetic of the photography. Black levels are perfectly deep with some stark detail in shadows. The highlights likewise do not present any blooming in this presentation.

Skin tones are natural across the entire cast with even the most minor facial details like stubble or dripping blood on display. The level of detail in this presentation is exceptional at every turn, especially when it comes to the facets of the production design in the mansion. All of the subtle aspects of the costumes and environments are likewise razor sharp. Even the practical gore effects are delightful in their grotesque beauty. There are no instances of aliasing or compression artifacts detectable here. Scream Factory has delivered an exceptional transfer for this 4K UHD Blu-Ray that allows this film to look the best it possibly can.

Audio Quality

The Dolby Atmos track brings a ferocious quality to this mix. Dialogue comes through clearly with no information feeling lost in the chaotic sound designs. Sound effects have a deft sense of direction within the mix with every aspect registering as substantial. The movie uses environmental sounds to wonderful effect, and the track retains firm detail even in the more violent developments. The soundscape is very dynamic with a complex deployment throughout. The addition of height channels allows this to feel more enveloping and immediate. The low end kicks you in the chest when the moment calls for it. The soundtrack and score radiate out with ideal fidelity. Scream Factory has released a peerless audio experience. Optional English SDH subtitles are provided.

Special Features

Audio Commentary #1: A commentary track with directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett and Editor Michael P. Shawyer who delve into the production, discuss the cuts made to make the movie flow better, their favorite character moments, the gore effects, and more.

Audio Commentary #2: Film Critic Drew McWeeny provides a new commentary track in which he discusses the blending of tones, where this fits into the pantheon of Universal horror, the background of the creative team, and more.

Interview with Co-Writer Guy Busick: A new 24-minute interview with the co-writer in which he discusses coming in to rewrite the original script to fit the style of Radio Silence, developing a friendship with co-writer Stephen Shields, the impact of the WGA strike, the biggest changes from the original script, the ad-libs from the performers, and more.

Interview with Co-Writer Stephen Shields: A new 26-minute interview with the co-writer in which he discusses developing his initial idea for Abigail, the obstacles that were faced along the way, working with Radio Silence, the performances in the film, and more.

Interview with Production Designer Susie Cullen: A new 28-minute interview with production designer in which she discusses getting involved with the project, working with Radio Silence, collaborating with the director of photography in order to pull off certain shots, and more.

Interview with Director of Photography Aaron Morton: A new 21-minute interview with the director of photography in which he discusses planning out the shoot with Radio Silence, inventive solutions to certain obstacles, shooting with multiple cameras, and more.

Deleted & Extended Scenes: Three scenes of unused material totaling seven minutes are provided including an uninterrupted opening and more. There is some good stuff worth exploring for fans.

Final Thoughts

Abigail is the type of unhinged genre fare that we love to indulge in when we need to step out of the arthouse world for a bit. Thankfully, Radio Silence has carved out a bit of a niche in this regard, and they succeed once again here – even if it is not their strongest outing to date. The really charming cast aids the buoyant nature of the narrative that will have you wincing and cheering at the carnage. Despite a handful of slower moments, the movie treks along at a good pace, and it holds up even after you know the twists and turns. Scream Factory has released a 4K UHD Blu-Ray with a terrific A/V presentation and a valuable selection of new and archival special features (although there are a few supplements missing from the previous Universal Blu-Ray, so you may want to hold on to it if you already own it). If you are a fan of the comically unhinged horror, you should not walk away disappointed. Highly Recommended

Abigail is currently available to purchase on 4K UHD Blu-Ray.

Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the 4K UHD Blu-Ray.

Disclaimer: Scream Factory has supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.