I had always heard of this 70s film, since my childhood in the late 80's. I had seen that it was seen on television, always missed it... even in Mexico , I had seen movie posters of it being shown years after its release from the 70s. About two years ago, through Cinefear, I finally got a DVD print of it.
I actually had many expectations from it and also considering it low budget history. I had certain expectations upon viewing it as home entertainment. Now, this film back then had caused many problems from Warner Bros. I actually thought it was shame that this film was not allowed to have its official release.
It does not compare to the high budget of the "Eexorcist", and riding on its antics belonging to Black exploitative cinema, "Abby" stand on its own and it's main actor, Carol Speed actually delivers although it's a little over the top acting, but she definitely owns the character. For me, its most interesting scene, Abby (Speed) who seems to be choking during a church mass. As the preacher is delivering his ceremony, Abby's choking worsen and causes a distraction in the church. I like it because it seems real, no special effects. I had read of possessions of people during church masses, people reacting to physical conditions.
Of course, this film by no means is genius at work, but one can appreciate filmmakers like Girder to produce movies out side of the Hollywood environment. Abby's demonic possession are "ghetto fabulous" creating a climatic situation that would have never happen with Linda Blair.
I actually had many expectations from it and also considering it low budget history. I had certain expectations upon viewing it as home entertainment. Now, this film back then had caused many problems from Warner Bros. I actually thought it was shame that this film was not allowed to have its official release.
It does not compare to the high budget of the "Eexorcist", and riding on its antics belonging to Black exploitative cinema, "Abby" stand on its own and it's main actor, Carol Speed actually delivers although it's a little over the top acting, but she definitely owns the character. For me, its most interesting scene, Abby (Speed) who seems to be choking during a church mass. As the preacher is delivering his ceremony, Abby's choking worsen and causes a distraction in the church. I like it because it seems real, no special effects. I had read of possessions of people during church masses, people reacting to physical conditions.
Of course, this film by no means is genius at work, but one can appreciate filmmakers like Girder to produce movies out side of the Hollywood environment. Abby's demonic possession are "ghetto fabulous" creating a climatic situation that would have never happen with Linda Blair.