28 March 2024
Abby (1974)
88 min.
Directed by William Girdler.
With William Marshall, Carol Speed, Terry Carter, Austin Stoker, Juanita Moore, Charles Kissinger, Elliott Moffitt, Nathan Cook, Nancy Lee Owens.
From director William Girdler comes this enjoyable all black variation on The Exorcist.

Yeah, you heard that right.

Likable, sweet-natured Abby Williams (Speed) is a devout Christian, loving wife and community leader. But when her archaeologist father-in-law Bishop Williams (Marshall) unwittingly unleases a dark and power hungry demon, Abby finds herself possessed...by the Devil himself!

Soon, the innocent young woman is a frothing-at-the-mouth, uncontrollable maniac. And it ain't gonna be pretty. Girdler's straightforward narrative serves Abby well, and the cast by and large deliver believable, competent performances. Abby's exorcism scene (in a bar!) is a delightful touch. Veteran actors Marshall (of 1972's Blacula) and Moore both lend class to the outrageous proceedings. The power of Christ compels you...SUCKA!

Also known as Possess My Soul.

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