The Abode is a 2023 American supernatural horror film in which the spirits of two former dead lovers meet after 300 years.
Directed by Claudia La Bianca from a screenplay written by Andre Alves with additional dialogue by Nick Smith. Produced by Andre Alves, Karmel Bortoleti, Antonio Paz-Bezerra and Nick Smith.
The movie stars Ariadna Gonzalez Medina, Montana Cypress, Karmel Bortoleti and Chris Darsow.
Plot synopsis:
In the 1800s, a young, handsome Native American named Talako (Montana Cypress) is caught with the wife of a merciless pirate known as Redbeard (Chris Darsow), who then orders him to be burned alive at the stake. Witnessing Talako’s execution, Redbeard’s wife Lara (Ariadna Gonzalez Medina) hangs herself.
Talako’s spirit never ascends and haunts anyone who comes near the old house. Almost three hundred years later, Lara and Talako meet face to face and learn that everything happens for a reason…
Reviews:
“The film does eventually find its footing, but the script could have been much tighter and still tell a compelling story. The finale may be satisfying to horror fans, but makes little sense in the story and the final scene only seems to be included to shock its audience. A noble effort, but something that needed a few more drafts to get right.” Battle Royale with Cheese
” …gives us something to follow along with, instead of a typical ghost-haunting slasher movie. There is a nice mystery about the connections and some good scares along the way. The Abode has good scares and a unique approach to the story.” 3 out of 5, Movie Reviews 101
“While some of the performances need a bit more work, The Abode opens up as it welcomes the supernatural and does surprise as its true intentions are made clear. Unfortunately, it takes about 30 minutes to arrive at the haunt fest, but the story does deliver as its ghostly romance merges into the present with interesting results!” 3 out of 5, Reel Reviews
“I can appreciate they were trying to do something different and the idea of a group reincarnation has so much interesting potential. But the film’s pacing and frequent lack of coherence undermine their efforts. If you’re looking for a supernatural romance more so than a frightfest, The Abode might work for you.” 2 out of 5, Voices from the Balcony
Release date:
In the US, The Abode will be released on Amazon Prime and other digital platforms on July 11, 2023, and on DVD by Dark Star Pictures on July 18, 2023.
Trailer:
Cast and characters:
Karmel Bortoleti … Jessica
Teance Blackburn … Doctor Roberts
Montana Cypress … Talako
Ariadna Gonzalez Medina … Lara Smith
Tilden Whitfield … Harvey
Danny Campolargo … CBD Salesman
Chris Darsow … Redbeard/Mr Smith
Vanessa Falabella … Sofia
Wanderson Dos Santos … Native American Man
Douglas Olivo … David
Thomas Dale … Little Bear
Ryan Thomas … Eagle Eye
Renata Bortoleti … Girl in Bookstore
Jake Trew … Luke Smith
Mabelin Mercedes … Nurse
Barbara Portales … Lara, ten-years-old
Yarenis Martinez … Mrs Smith
Melissa Barto … Nita
Matt Mitchell … Pirate
Kristen A. Thomas … Running Deer
Daniel Merendoni … Pirate
Mike Tulinski … Pirate
Selina Caroline … Little Fox
Filming locations:
210 174th Street, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida (Redbeard’s house)
150 Sunny Isles Boulevard, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida (psychiatrist’s office)
300 Aragon Avenue #303, Coral Gables, Florida (bookstore)
