Apology Accepted: Scream Directors Make Amends with Stars Over Blood in New Vampire Flick

Scream directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett apologized to the stars of their new vampire movie, Abigail, for the amount of blood they used. A reimagining of the Universal Classic Monsters movie, Dracula's Daughter, the film follows a group that accidentally abducts Abigail, a ballerina who is actually a vicious vampire and slowly begins killing her captors one by one in an isolated mansion. The cast includes Scream's Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Alisha Weir, Kathryn Newton, William Catlett, Kevin Durand, Giancarlo Esposito, and the late Angus Cloud.

In an interview with Total Film (via GamesRadar+), Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett said that Abigail is so bloody that they spent the majority of the shoot apologizing to their actors. The directing duo known as Radio Silence went on to say that this could be their bloodiest movie yet. Read their full comments below:

Could Abigail Be Radio Silence's Bloodiest Movie Yet?

All of our movies are bloody. I would say that this is definitely the most bloody. We spent a lot of time apologizing to our actors on this movie! I mean, blood is in the DNA of a vampire movie, and the amount of blood work in this one is... It's pretty extreme! But it's still fun.

Kathryn Newton Screaming in Abigail - Could Abigail Be Radio Silence's Bloodiest Movie Yet?

Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett boldly claim that Abigail is their most gruesome film to date. Known for their previous works like Ready or Not, Scream (2022), and Scream VI, the directing duo is no stranger to showcasing intense blood and violence on screen. Each of these films has earned an R rating for its depiction of varying levels of violence, bloody images, and strong bloody violence.

Ready or Not is known for its extremely graphic violence, with characters meeting their demise through being bludgeoned, shot, or crushed, resulting in scenes of intense bloodshed. The film's ending is particularly graphic, as each member of the Le Domas family explodes, scattering bloody chunks everywhere.

Based on the Abigail trailer, the upcoming film has the potential to surpass the violence seen in Ready or Not and Radio Silence's Scream movies. While the trailer itself is relatively light on blood and gore to cater to a wider audience, there is a disturbing scene towards the end where one of the kidnappers wakes up in a pool of bloody corpses. Whether Abigail will be Radio Silence's bloodiest movie yet will be unveiled upon its release in April.

Abigail releases in theaters on April 19.

Source: Total Film (via GamesRadar+)

Editor's P/S:

The upcoming vampire movie "Abigail" promises to be a bloody affair, as directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett have profusely apologized to their cast for the excessive use of blood on set. The film's gore is expected to surpass that of the directors' previous works, including "Ready or Not" and "Scream," which are known for their graphic violence.

While the abundance of blood may appeal to horror enthusiasts, it raises concerns about the potential desensitization to violence in media. Excessive gore can numb viewers to the emotional impact of such scenes, making it difficult to distinguish between real-life violence and entertainment. It is important for filmmakers to strike a balance between creating a thrilling and immersive experience while maintaining a responsible approach to violence and its portrayal.