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Abby is a 1974 American blaxploitation horror film directed by William Girdler. Carol Speed plays Abby, a woman whose behavior changes after she becomes possessed by a Yoruba spirit, bringing supernatural violence into the story. The film drew legal action from Warner Bros. because of similarities to The Exorcist and was withdrawn from circulation after the lawsuit.
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Who directed Abby?
William Girdler directed Abby, a 1974 blaxploitation horror film. Carol Speed stars as the title character.
What happens to Abby in the film?
Abby's behavior changes after she becomes possessed by a Yoruba spirit. The possession brings supernatural violence into a story set partly around family and religious conflict.
Why was Abby pulled from theaters?
Warner Bros. took legal action because the film was seen as closely resembling The Exorcist. The dispute contributed to Abby's limited theatrical run and its later reputation as a difficult-to-see exploitation title.
Is Abby a religious horror movie?
Yes. It uses possession, spiritual ritual, and religious responses as major parts of the plot. Its Yoruba-spirit premise distinguishes it from a simple crime or domestic drama.
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