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Melissa Barrera’s new horror movieAbigailis out now in theaters, but the favorable critic reviews do not seem to encourage fans at all as the movie struggles to make a profit. The horror genre has been suffering from a decline in people’s interest over the past few years, and this is already becoming an alarming trend.
The lukewarm audience reception to horror films can be attributed to several factors. As it is not yet the season for spooky vibes, viewers are not really looking into scaring themselves. The movie’s weak marketing can also contribute to its downfall.
Melissa Barrera On Her New Horror FilmAbigail
Speaking onBlavity’s Shadow and Actinterview, actressMelissa Barreratalked about how Matt Bettinelli-Olpin’sAbigailis a fresh start for her and something that she truly enjoyed working on. According to the star, she had more liberty here than any of her previous films.
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“I feel like we felt more freedom in this one because it was a completely original, kind of new chapter for the three of us, which is always exciting. And it’s exciting to get to do something that feels fresh and original and that you have an opportunity to kind of showcase a character unlike anything you’ve ever done before.”
She also remarked how the cast and crew helped her bring out the best in her performance. The actress has starred in twoScreamfilms so the horror genre is definitely her playground.
“That was something that I spoke a lot with them about it. I was like, how do I make Joey feel different? And so they helped me out with that a lot and just working with them is such a joy every time, but specifically in this.”
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As perCollider,Abigail’s 3-day opening weekend earned $10 million at the domestic box office. Adding in the international grosses yields a total of $15.2 million. The movie’s budget allocation is $28 million; however, the fact that it has not yet opened in other global cinemas lights a spark of hope.
Will There Be A Sequel ToAbigail?
Despite its unimpressive box office figures,Abigailhas a staggering 83% rating onRotten Tomatoesas of this writing. Will this warrant a sequel? Barrera tellsIndieWire:
“There was a version of the script that pointed even more towards a sequel, and then the ending changed, and it became what it is. To me, it felt, because I had read the other ending that was so much like, ‘This story will be continued,’ and this one is just kind of open-ended, I didn’t know that people were going to pick up on the possibility that it could continue.”
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Based on the actress’ statement, she is hopeful that the franchise will be given another shot just so it can continue its narrative. Only time will tell ifAbigailearns enough to produce a sequel. Until then, rigorous marketing is needed to attract more viewers.
Abigailis now showing in theaters worldwide.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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