The film, Abby, is a horror movie released in 1974 that tells an intriguing story of possession and battle against evil forces. The central characters are Abby Williams, who is a marriage counselor, her religious family, and her father-in-law who accidentally unleashes an ancient Nigerian demon. This sparks an array of dramatic events. This brief synopsis gives insight into who played what role, shooting locations, release dates, and other less known facets of the film.
Where it Filmed?
The making of Abby took place in two major locations in the USA in 1974. The first was the Marengo Cave, located in Marengo, Indiana. The second location was Louisville, situated in Kentucky. Each of these places added a distinct flavor and atmosphere to the movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| William Marshall | Bishop Garnet Williams |
| Terry Carter | Rev. Emmett Williams |
| Austin Stoker | Det. Cass Potter |
| Carol Speed | Abby Williams |
| Juanita Moore | Miranda ‘Momma’ Potter |
| Charles Kissinger | Dr. Hennings |
| Elliott Moffitt | Russell Lang |
| Nathan Cook | Tafa Hassan |
| Nancy Lee Owens | Mrs. Wiggins |
| Joann Holcomb | Lois |
| Claude Fulkerson | Benny |
| Bill Wilson | Dan |
| Don Henderson | Flip |
| John Miller | Hal |
| Julia Jones | Louella |
| Joan Ray | Sue |
| George Robinson | George |
| Mary Minor | Lolly |
| Michael Cowden | Lantern Bearer |
| Bobby Griffin | Ben |
| Casey Brown | Corky |
| Robin James | Robin |
| Brice Amos | Simon |
| Rhodi Hill | Rhodi |
| Bob Holt | The Demon (voice) |
| Nancy Lea Owen | Mrs. Wiggins |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie Abby was released on the 25th of December in 1974.
- It runs for a duration of 1 hour and 29 minutes.
- The film was directed by William Girdler, and stars like William Marshall, Terry Carter and Austin Stoker play significant roles in the movie.
- The plot revolves around Abby Williams, a marriage counselor, who becomes possessed by a demon of sexuality when her father-in-law, an archaeologist, and an exorcist, accidentally frees it while in Africa.
- The film features an extensive cast including Carol Speed as Abby Williams and Juanita Moore as Miranda ‘Momma’ Potter.
- The film, despite being out of circulation in the US for several years due to a lawsuit by Warner Bros., earned $4 million in its first month of release.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Marengo Cave, Marengo, Indiana, USA
- Latitude: 38.3729416
- Longitude: -86.3378788
- Place ID: ChIJFSvwMn2xbogRjFp-WJgtsDs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Marengo Cave U.S. National Landmark, 400 East State Rd 64, Marengo, IN 47140, USA
- Timezone: America/Indiana/Marengo
