Is Abigail appropriate for children?

# Abigail - Parental Guide **Not appropriate for children.** This R-rated horror-thriller contains strong violence, graphic scenes, and intense scares. The plot involves criminals kidnapping a young girl, with disturbing twists that escalate throughout. Expect heavy profanity and moderate sexual content. Best reserved for mature teens 17+ who enjoy horror films.

What age is Abigail suitable for?

Our verdict for Abigail is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Abigail safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2024

Rating

Genre

Horror, Thriller

Synopsis

A group of criminals kidnap a teenage ballet dancer, the daughter of a notorious gang leader, in order to obtain a ransom of $50 million, but over time, they discover that she is not just an ordinary girl. After the kidnappers begin to diminish, one by one, they discover, to their increasing horror, that they are locked inside with no normal little girl.

Cast

Melissa Barrera

Joey

Dan Stevens

Frank

Alisha Weir

Abigail

William Catlett

Rickles

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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