Abby
Abby doesn't need a man anymore... the Devil is her lover now!
Directed by William Girdler
Produced by American International Pictures, Mid-America Pictures
A blaxploitation-era possession horror film that uses demonic invasion as a vehicle for exploring sexuality, marriage, and spiritual transgression.
When a minister's wife becomes possessed by Eshu, the Nigerian god of sexuality, an exorcist is called in to drive the evil spirit away.
Essence
Ensemble
William Marshall
Bishop Garnet Williams
Terry Carter
Rev. Emmett Williams
Austin Stoker
Det. Cass Potter
Carol Speed
Abby Williams
Juanita Moore
Miranda 'Momma' Potter
Charles Kissinger
Dr. Hennings
Elliott Moffitt
Russell Lang
Nathan Cook
Tafa Hassan
Nancy Lee Owens
Mrs. Wiggins
William P. Bradford
Dr. Rogers
Joann Holcomb
Lois
Claude Fulkerson
Benny
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