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Abigail is given an 18 age rating in the UK for strong bloody violence, gore

Abigail is given an 18 age rating in the UK for strong bloody violence, gore
Abigail
Horror movie Abigail has been given an 18 age rating by the BBFC for strong bloody violence, gore.

The movie stars Giancarlo Esposito who has previously been in Maze Runner: The Death Cure and Bob Roberts, it also stars Dan Stevens who has starred in Her Smell and Earwig and the Witch.

The movie is co-directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin who has previously directed Ready Or Not and Scream VI among other movies, and Tyler Gillett who has directed V/H/S and the 2022 reboot of Scream.

18 Certificate

Movie Synopsis

A ransom plot goes disastrously wrong for a team of kidnappers when they discover something far more sinister about the little girl they have taken captive.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

  • Title: Abigail
  • BBFC age rating: 18 Certificate
  • Reason: strong bloody violence, gore
  • Release date: 19th April 2024
  • Runtime: 109 minutes (1 hours 49 minutes)
  • The movie is being released into movie theatres
  • Directed by:
    • Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
    • Tyler Gillett
  • Starring:
    • Giancarlo Esposito
    • Dan Stevens
    • Kathryn Newton
Abigail

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