The motley crew of criminals is only one of the elements that makes Radio Silence's latest feature, Abigail, so wickedly delightful, on top of the extreme blood, guts, and ballet. In an interview with Collider's Perri Nemiroff, we find out that so much of that charm and terror was unscripted, and a product of constant collaboration with directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. For co-stars Kevin Durand (Tragedy Girls) and William Catlett (Constellation), the horror comedy was an opportunity to flex their improv muscles, and it led to so much more.
Abigail stars Melissa Barrera (Scream 6), Kathryn Newton (Lisa Frankenstein), Dan Stevens (Cuckoo), Angus Cloud (Your Lucky Day), Catlett and Durand as a team of rogues tasked with kidnapping the daughter of a very wealthy man. When their boss, played by Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), instructs them to babysit the little girl (Alisha Weir) for 24 hours, the job seems easy enough. Unfortunately for them, things take a bloody, brutal turn, and suddenly they find themselves fighting to survive the night with a vampire.
During their conversation, Catlett and Durand share memories of their time on set in Ireland, from the friendships they made to the impressive improv skills of the late Angus Cloud. They discuss taking big swings, character theories, and ponder the merits of a deadly deal. You can watch the full interview in the video above, or read the transcript below for even more on working with their co-stars and Radio Silence.
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