Abby

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

197489 min5.6 / 10

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Abby scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Does Abby end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Abby easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Abby violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Abby sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

37/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity82

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise36

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love10

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Abby

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Abby

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Abby, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Abby, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Abby, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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