Abigail (2024)

 

**This post contains spoilers**

The Story- Tasked with kidnapping, Abigail (Alisha Weir), the young daughter of a wealthy crime lord named Kristof Lazaar (Matthew Goode), a team of six criminals successfully abducts Abigail from her home. 

Lambert (Giancarlo Esposito), the organizer for the operation, issues Rat Pack inspired nicknames for the crew to avoid any problems. Joey (Melissa Barrera), Frank (Dan Stevens), Rickles (Will Catlett), Dean (Angus Cloud), Sammy (Kathryn Newton), and Peter (Kevin Durand) all have one simple mission: “Babysit” and secure Abigail for twenty-four hours, and each member of the team will receive their equal share of the ransom money. Sounds easy enough, right? But the crew encounters a deadly surprise, when Abigail reveals herself as a ballerina vampire!

My Thoughts- Smart, devious, and a remorseless calculating mastermind, Abigail is a uniquely layered character. Sure, she’s been around for centuries, but Abigail still has the appearance of a little girl. Alisha Weir does a wonderful job of switching between the mannerisms of a scared and helpless kid to taunt or deceive the crew, to the vicious vampire, with a demented sense of humor, who enjoys torturing her victims. Mixing the ballerina moves in with Abigail’s attacks works as a quirky approach for some good laughs. It’s not just a game for Abigail. She’s also putting on a performance as a ballerina for her own amusement. 

Yes, you could say Abigail is pure evil, but it’s rooted in heartache. When she’s not having fun tearing apart her prey, Weir can be vulnerable, humanizing Abigail, because she’s a child, who feels neglected by her father. All the killing, eliminating his enemies, people, who betrayed him, or others who made costly mistakes. No matter how hard Abigail tries, it’s never enough to truly impress her father for the seal of approval that she desperately wants from him. 

The Rat Pack is loaded with polarizing personalities. Peter is an oaf, but be careful, because he’s a big guy, with a mean streak, if you push him too far. Sammy is spoiled and bratty. You’d have to drag Sammy kicking and screaming to work a nine-to-five, or a regular job. Dean, the wheelman and a carefree stoner, likes to joke around, and he’s more focused on his botched attempts at flirting with Sammy. And Joey pointed it out, but Dean has sociopathic tendencies. Rickles? He quickly realizes, when something’s wrong, the silent professional, who knows how to keep his composure.

One of the more intriguing conflicts throughout the movie involves a power struggle of sorts between Joey and Frank. Going back and forth to decide, who’s the best choice to lead the group, the bickering between Frank and Joey provides some funny moments. Dan Stevens is a good fit for the slimy and hard-nosed jerk. 

Melissa Barrera’s Joey is tough, but she’s smart and patient. Frank initially tries an aggressive approach to dealing with Abigail, preferring a guns blazing style attack that fails miserably, but Joey is more levelheaded and strategic. Joey, a recovering addict, also realizes she’s made a lot of mistakes, but she’s motivated by a chance to possibly reunite with her son. 

The kill count is high, but the bloodshed and the attacks from a seemingly unstoppable Abigail never feels tedious. The non-stop in-fighting within The Rat Pack, Dean’s shenanigans, Frank losing his cool, Peter taking one hit after another, because he’s an easy target to make fun of, and Joey struggling to keep everyone on the same page. The calamity to figure out a solution to defeat Abigail or survive her attacks, mixed in with a good variety of entertaining characters with depth really works, because Abigail never hits a dull stretch. 

Lambert is working for Abigail? He’s basically her slave? Not too surprising, because it’s obvious Lambert was hiding something. Although, Abigail previously turning him into a vampire did catch me off a guard. 

Frank double-crossing and killing Lambert after he was turned by Lambert? Yeah, not too shocking. It’s also not a surprise that Frank wanted to use his vampire powers to control a bitten Joey, forcing her to kill her own son. Frank was always a power-hungry scumbag, and Joey bruised his fragile ego. He was pissed, because Joey wasn’t a pushover, and she wasn’t scared of him. 

Kristof Lazaar finally appears! Matthew Goode brings the necessary imposing presence for Lazaar. Goode’s also a bit goofy, when he interacts with Joey, resisting the urge to feed, because it’s getting close to “dinner time”. It’s heavily implied that Lazaar is Dracula. Remember, Abigail started out as a reimagining of Dracula’s Daughter (1936), and Lazaar himself told Joey that he’s gone by many names throughout the years. Simply going by Dracula obviously draws too much unwanted attention in the criminal underworld, so it makes sense to use aliases to protect his true identity. 

Saving Lazaar’s only appearance for the aftermath of the big final battle makes perfect sense. Lazaar is supposed to be this mighty evil figure, stacking up a list of dastardly deeds for an urban legend. A man so terrible and powerful it’s almost hard to believe he actually exists. His only appearance should really mean something.

Joey and Abigail have a full circle moment together after teaming up to defeat and kill Frank. Joey honored her pinky promise to Abigail. The image of Melissa Barrera, soaked in blood, sitting in the van alone, with the lollipop in her mouth perfectly encapsulates the absolute hell she endured to escape as the sole survivor.

My only real complaint about Abigail is, it’s predictable. You know who’s going to be the sole survivor, and the attempted swerves were easy to predict. I understand marketing, and the need to promote a movie, but I really wish they never revealed Abigail was a vampire in the trailers, because it could’ve been a great surprise in the movie.

Still, Abigail is a fun and bloody horror comedy. Quick! We need garlic, wooden stakes, and crosses. Then, we can stop Abigail! Or maybe not? I love the one scene, where Frank, Sammy, and Peter ambush Abigail, planning to use some of the usual traditional weapons to fight a vampire. And what happens? The garlic has no effect on her, and she uses the cross and the makeshift wooden stake as weapons against the trio. Great stuff, and a playful approach for toying around with a few vampire movie cliches. 

Abigail is consistently funny, loaded with some good gruesome humor. Abigail dancing with Dean’s headless corpse, and Abigail puppeteering Sammy with her powers, when Sammy attacks and kills Peter are two of my top picks. A solid supporting cast, and Alisha Weir is outstanding in the leading role. 

Completely bonkers and over the top, it’s a vampire movie about a little girl, who’s basically a brat and acting out, because she feels neglected by her father. Lots of carnage, gallons and gallons of blood, EXPLODING vampires, and a satisfying finale. Abigail checks off just about every box you can possibly think of for an offbeat vampire flick, easily one the best horror films of 2024.

Rating- 8/10

Abigail (2024)(Minor Spoilers)

 **This post contains MINOR spoilers**

The Story- Tasked with kidnapping, Abigail (Alisha Weir), the young daughter of a wealthy crime lord named Kristof Lazaar (Matthew Goode), a team of six criminals successfully abducts Abigail from her home. 

Lambert (Giancarlo Esposito), the organizer for the operation, issues Rat Pack inspired nicknames for the crew to avoid any problems. Joey (Melissa Barrera), Frank (Dan Stevens), Rickles (Will Catlett), Dean (Angus Cloud), Sammy (Kathryn Newton), and Peter (Kevin Durand) all have one simple mission: “Babysit” and secure Abigail for twenty-four hours, and each member of the team will receive their equal share of the ransom money. Sounds easy enough, right? But the crew encounters a deadly surprise, when Abigail reveals herself as a ballerina vampire!

My Thoughts- Smart, devious, and a remorseless calculating mastermind, Abigail is a uniquely layered character. Sure, she’s been around for centuries, but Abigail still has the appearance of a little girl. Alisha Weir does a wonderful job of switching between the mannerisms of a scared and helpless kid to taunt or deceive the crew, to the vicious vampire, with a demented sense of humor, who enjoys torturing her victims. Mixing the ballerina moves in with Abigail’s attacks works as a quirky approach for some good laughs. It’s not just a game for Abigail. She’s also putting on a performance as a ballerina for her own amusement. 

Yes, you could say Abigail is pure evil, but it’s rooted in heartache. When she’s not having fun tearing apart her prey, Weir can be vulnerable, humanizing Abigail, because she’s a child, who feels neglected by her father. All the killing, eliminating his enemies, people, who betrayed him, or others who made costly mistakes. No matter how hard Abigail tries, it’s never enough to truly impress her father for the seal of approval that she desperately wants from him. 

The Rat Pack is loaded with polarizing personalities. Peter is an oaf, but be careful, because he’s a big guy, with a mean streak, if you push him too far. Sammy is spoiled and bratty. You’d have to drag Sammy kicking and screaming to work a nine-to-five, or a regular job. Dean, the wheelman and a carefree stoner, likes to joke around, and he’s more focused on his botched attempts at flirting with Sammy. And Joey pointed it out, but Dean has sociopathic tendencies. Rickles? He quickly realizes, when something’s wrong, the silent professional, who knows how to keep his composure.

One of the more intriguing conflicts throughout the movie involves a power struggle of sorts between Joey and Frank. Going back and forth to decide, who’s the best choice to lead the group, the bickering between Frank and Joey provides some funny moments. Dan Stevens is a good fit for the slimy and hard-nosed jerk. 

Melissa Barrera’s Joey is tough, but she’s smart and patient. Frank initially tries an aggressive approach to dealing with Abigail, preferring a guns blazing style attack that fails miserably, but Joey is more levelheaded and strategic. Joey, a recovering addict, also realizes she’s made a lot of mistakes, but she’s motivated by a chance to possibly reunite with her son. 

The kill count is high, but the bloodshed and the attacks from a seemingly unstoppable Abigail never feels tedious. The non-stop in-fighting within The Rat Pack, Dean’s shenanigans, Frank losing his cool, Peter taking one hit after another, because he’s an easy target to make fun of, and Joey struggling to keep everyone on the same page. The calamity to figure out a solution to defeat Abigail or survive her attacks, mixed in with a good variety of entertaining characters with depth really works, because Abigail never hits a dull stretch. 

My only real complaint about Abigail is, it’s predictable. You know who’s going to be the sole survivor, and the attempted swerves were easy to predict. I understand marketing, and the need to promote a movie, but I really wish they never revealed Abigail was a vampire in the trailers, because it could’ve been a great surprise in the movie.

Still, Abigail is a fun and bloody horror comedy. Quick! We need garlic, wooden stakes, and crosses. Then, we can stop Abigail! Or maybe not? I love the one scene, where Frank, Sammy, and Peter ambush Abigail, planning to use some of the usual traditional weapons to fight a vampire. And what happens? The garlic has no effect on her, and she uses the cross and the makeshift wooden stake as weapons against the trio. Great stuff, and a playful approach for toying around with a few vampire movie cliches. 

Abigail is consistently funny, loaded with some good gruesome humor. A solid supporting cast, and Alisha Weir is outstanding in the leading role. Completely bonkers and over the top, it’s a vampire movie about a little girl, who’s basically a brat and acting out, because she feels neglected by her father. Lots of carnage, gallons and gallons of blood, EXPLODING vampires, and a satisfying finale. Abigail checks off just about every box you can possibly think of for an offbeat vampire flick, easily one the best horror films of 2024.

Rating- 8/10

Coming Attractions- Nosferatu (2024)

 

Director- Robert Eggers

Cast- Willem Dafoe, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Bill Skarsgard, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, Simon McBurney

Release Date- December 25, 2024 

A gothic mainstream horror film, with a Christmas Day release date? They obviously have big hopes for Nosferatu. Robert Eggers is the right choice for a director, because his style perfectly fits for what you would expect from a Nosferatu film. 

It’s been years since I’ve rewatched Nosferatu 1922, and I’ve never seen Nosferatu The Vampyre (1979). The trailer for Nosferatu (2024) is phenomenal. A spooky and creepy trailer, and I’m glad they only showed a slight glimpse of Bill Skarsgard as Nosferatu. Save the full reveal for the movie. 

Coming Attractions- Abigail (2024)

 

**This post contains POSSIBLE spoilers**

Directors- Matt Bettinlli-Olpin, Tyler Gillet

Cast- Alisha Weir, Angus Cloud, Giancarlo Esposito, Melissa Barrera, Kathryn Newton, Kevin Durand, Dan Stevens

Release Date- April 19, 2024

Welcome to Coming Attractions! In this new post series, I’ll give my thoughts on upcoming movies and TV shows that I’m interested in, so I’ll start things off with Abigail.

Abigail is supposed to be a reboot or a reimagining of 1934’s Dracula’s Daughter. Just going by the title of the 1934 film and knowing Abigail is a vampire, it’s not hard to put two and two together to figure out who her father might be. They’re intentionally keeping the identity of Abigail’s father a secret in the trailer, so it’s easy to guess they’re setting up a big reveal for Dracula, possibly in a mid-credits or post- credits scene?

Going by the trailer, you get the feeling this won’t be an overly serious movie. Hopefully a good balance of humor and horror, and they’re really putting a lot of emphasis on Abigail being a “ballerina vampire.” You can also see this is going to be a bloody and gory horror flick. The bodies floating around in that underground pool, and Abigail dancing with a headless corpse are two scenes that really stick out in the trailer.

And the kidnappers were obviously lured into a trap? The house is clearly designed to trap Abigail’s prey inside. Giancarlo Esposito possibly orchestrated the setup, because the no names and no cell phones rule is just too fishy. It’s also worth pointing out that Melissa Barrera has a son, and she makes an effort to form a connection with Abigail. 

Maybe this whole ordeal is a test for Abigail from her father, or it’s some kind of sick and twisted training exercise, but Abigail looks good so far. Maybe we’re looking at one of the sleeper hit horror films for 2024, and the introduction of a new character that could possibly have some longevity.

Universal’s Dark Universe had some potential. Sofia Boutella brought a refreshing spark to The Mummy. Dracula Untold was a promising film, and Luke Evans played a solid and strong version of Dracula. It’s just a bummer that everything completely fell apart, before they had any kind of chance to build up some momentum with the Dark Universe.

Going forward, standalone films are probably the best option. The Invisible Man is a good example for a success story. Universal has a gold mine loaded with storied horror icons and characters. Maybe it’s best that each character has their own film or films for more breathing room and a bigger showcase, without having to worry about connecting everything for a shared universe.

 

Night Teeth (2021)

 

**This post contains spoilers**

The Story- Benny (Jorge Lendeborg Jr.) eagerly fills in for his brother, Jay (Raul Castillo) as a chauffeur for an all night job. Benny is tasked with taking Blaire (Debby Ryan) and Zoe (Lucy Fry) to various parties throughout Los Angeles. But a seemingly simple job turns into a fight for survival, when it’s revealed Zoe and Blaire are vampires.

Following orders from their leader, Victor (Alfie Allen), Zoe and Blaire kill Victor’s marked targets, while Benny is forced to be the driver. Secrets about Jay’s double life are exposed, while Benny is caught in the middle of the disastrous fallout from a long-standing truce between humans and vampires.

My Thoughts- There’s not enough I can say about Lucy Fry. She’s simply superb in Night Teeth. Zoe has a delightfully evil persona. She’s an unhinged rebel, and Zoe genuinely loves her lifestyle as a villain. She embodies the power, the superiority, and the untouchable status that comes with being a vampire. Lucy Fry’s vibrant presence and charisma are undeniable, a true show stealing performance without any dull moments.

Jorge Lendeborg Jr. plays his role well as Benny. He’s the nerdy and shy guy, who looks up to and wants to prove himself to Jay, the big brother he clearly admires and has a ton of respect for.

I kind of wish Alexander Ludwig’s Rocko had more screen time. Rocko is one of the more eccentric and nutty vampire leaders, and there’s no denying Ludwig’s character had a lot of potential. Alfie Allen is a suitable main villain. Victor is pompous and power hungry. He’s a true narcissist, so it’s easy to see why he has a strong bond with Zoe.

The friendship dynamic between Zoe and Blaire adds a good emotional layer to Night Teeth. Zoe is hot-headed and a loose cannon, but Blaire is easily the more level headed person in the duo. Remember, it was Blaire’s idea to keep Benny alive after they found out he wasn’t Jay. Zoe wanted to kill him immediately, but Blaire came up with the plan to use him as a bargaining chip. Debby Ryan and Lucy Fry shared good chemistry together, and their friendship is one the bigger highlights here.

I’m a sucker for fine details and lore. Night Teeth’s story for the history behind the truce and the war between humans and vampires is simple, airtight, and effective. Strict rules are set in place, hotels are used as feeding grounds for vampires, but the participants must give their consent. Ruby jewels are used as a sort of access card to gain entry into vampire activities, and a cop is clearly on Victor’s payroll as an enforcer. Night Teeth really makes you believe in the tense relationship between humans and vampires. There’s a violent underworld that’s one stupid mistake away from falling apart, and causing irreversible chaos in everyone’s day to day lives.

Vampires are forbidden from entering Boyle Heights. It’s one of the big rules, and of course Victor breaks one of the big three to start all the trouble. Jay’s character is the perfect representative for Boyle Heights. He’s the stoic tough guy, with a fighting spirit, and you know he’ll walk through fire to put a stop to Victor’s madness.

Victor is clearly a strong adversary, surviving a point blank gunshot to the head from Jay. Once you get to know Victor, his reasons for killing off his fellow vampires shouldn’t surprise you. Eva (Sydney Sweeney) and Grace (Megan Fox) are his superiors in the vampire world. They want answers for his actions. Victor’s response? He’s tired of playing things safe with the humans, when vampires should be their absolute masters. And you might’ve already guessed this, but of course Victor wants more power, and to put himself in a position, where he won’t have to answer to anyone. The scene where Victor explains everything to Zoe and Grace shows how arrogant and foolish Victor truly is. He was willing to throw away a harmonious truce to feed his own ego.

Blaire eventually turning on Victor and Zoe wasn’t a big surprise. Benny had googly eyes for Blaire during their first interaction. The seeds were planted early on, and you could see it coming, as Blaire forms a stronger bond with Benny throughout the movie. They tried, but I couldn’t buy into the shock of the swerve, because it was clear Blaire was going to choose Benny over Zoe and Victor at some point.

It’s obvious what’s going to happen and how things are going to play out during the finale. Still, it’s a satisfying final act with no real wrinkles and everything makes sense. Fry did a wonderful job of selling Zoe’s heartbroken reaction, when she finally realizes Blaire is firmly on Benny’s side. Benny comes up with a clever plan that kills Zoe, and Jay gets revenge for Victor killing his girlfriend, Maria (Ash Santos) by tackling Jay into the sunlight. The true villains got what they deserved, Jay gets his revenge, and Blaire and Benny move on to the next chapter of their lives.

Night Teeth is a spirited and sleek vampire horror film. The blood and gore throughout the movie is not over the top or too intense. Sometimes the blood bath approach can be used to build up the severity of a vampiric threat, but it’s not always necessary. 

The door is wide open for a sequel, with Benny and Blaire together as vampires (Victor bit and turned Benny during the final fight). There’s a lot to build on with Benny and Blaire, and Benny fighting with Jay in the upcoming war, but I wouldn’t be upset if a sequel never happens. They tied up enough loose ends here. The cliffhanger at the end is the kind of cliffhanger that’ll give you the impression that a sequel COULD happen, but at the same time, the story doesn’t necessarily need to continue.

Rating- 6/10

The Invitation (2022)

 

**This post contains spoilers**

The Story- After her mother’s death, Evie (Nathalie Emmanuel) accepts an invitation from her long-lost cousin, Oliver Alexander (Hugh Skinner) to go to England for a big wedding. Evie will finally get a chance to meet her family, so she accepts Oliver’s offer.

In England, Evie is charmed by the lord of the manner, Walter De Ville (Thomas Doherty). Evie receives a warm welcome from De Ville, Lucy (Alana Boden), and her personal maid, Mrs. Swift (Carol Ann Crawford). But on the flip side of that, Evie is met with an icy reception from Viktoria (Stephanie Corneliussen) and Renfield (Sean Pertwee). 

Evie slowly adjusts to the possibility of living a new life, but things change, when De Ville reveals his true intentions.

My Thoughts- Evie’s character has a good amount of noticeable cliches. She’s single, living in the big city (New York), and she’s a struggling artist? Evie’s character is a bit of a conundrum, because the cliches are there, but her character also feels real and relatable. Evie shares a good bond with her best friend, Grace (Courtney Taylor), and you can you buy into Grace as the only person who’s truly a family member in her life. Emmanuel brings a genuine authenticity to Evie. She comes off as a person with real problems, who’s just trying to make it in this world, and Evie’s presentation helps a lot. 

Evie is confident in who she is and how she carries herself, and she doesn’t conform to the snobbish lifestyle, when she’s in England. There’s a handful of scenes where Evie helps the staff at De Ville’s mansion to clean up after her accidents. She never wants to feel like she’s better than or above anyone. The scene where Evie stands up for the maids, after Renfield tries to scold them perfectly encapsulates the approach they took with Evie’s character. She’s grounded, and Emmanuel did a wonderful job as Evie.

Thomas Doherty brings a genuine charismatic presence to De Ville’s character. You get the feeling that there’s something too good to be true about De Ville, but he has this smooth and welcoming personality, so you could see how Evie easily fell in love with him. Doherty and Emmanuel share some solid chemistry together. You can believe they’re in love, so when De Ville reveals his true identity, you can clearly understand why Evie is heartbroken.

Viktoria and Renfield are both bullies in their own way. Stephanie Corneliussen plays the role of a smarmy mean girl, and the interactions between Viktoria and Evie are either tense or hilarious, because you can tell Evie wants to punch her, but she has enough restraint not to do so. Renfield is basically that callous boss that treats you like dog crap on the bottom of his shoes, and Pertwee is a believable jerk. 

Carol Ann Crawford did a fantastic job of showing emotions through facial expressions and body language. If you pay close attention to Mrs. Swift, you’ll quickly notice something bad is going to happen at some point, and Swift’s bond with Evie adds another solid emotional layer to the movie.

Vampires! That’s the big secret. De Ville is actually Dracula, and Viktoria and Lucy are vampires. The invitation from Oliver was a ruse to lure Evie to England. Why? Because Evie is an important piece of the puzzle for a pact between three families. De Ville gets one bride from each of the three families, and in exchange, De Ville awards them with wealth and power. Emmaline (Virag Barany), Evie’s great grandmother and De Ville’s former wife, committed suicide because the guilt of living a murderous lifestyle was too much for her to handle.

The setup for revealing De Ville as Dracula was perfect. Evie had reached a point, where she finally lowered her guard to accept De Ville as the man of her dreams and she trusted him. She’s finally happy, and Evie is ready to start her new life. Out of nowhere, De Ville blindsides her with the big announcement of their marriage, reveals himself to be Dracula, and now she’s stuck in a deadly situation. Everything happens at a break-neck pace during the big dinner scene. Emmanuel did a good job of selling Evie’s panicky and desperate reaction. There’s a gruesome moment, where Renfield slits one of the maid’s throats, so the vampires can drink her blood. The maid’s sudden death really adds another jaw dropping moment to the shocking series of events in this scene.

The big finale delivered a good amount of thrills and suspense. Evie’s gutsy plan to take out De Ville, and his entire crew added a bold layer to her character. The way she aggressively bit into De Ville’s wrist to drink his blood caught me off guard. Before the wedding ceremony, Evie was scared. She had basically given up, but then she remembered words of encouragement from her mother. Evie drinking De Ville’s blood to get the vampire powers to have a fighting chance really worked as a last resort desperation play.

De Ville’s death scene had a strong ironic ending. He’s got Evie by the throat, and he’s mocking her for being an ordinary woman with a pathetic life. De Ville arrogantly calls himself a “god” right before Evie uses a clay wire cutter to slice off a part of his arm. Evie kicks him into the fire, and that undeniable proud look on her face, as she watches him burn to death? It’s just perfect. Imagine that, the all mighty vampire was destroyed by the simple woman with an ordinary tool she uses for something she’s passionate about.

The Invitation is a solid enough vampire horror movie, but it’s a film that has a lot of mainstream Hollywood horror polish on it. Predictable jump scares, and some stretches of step by step storytelling. I never bought into Evie’s escape from De Ville at the end. They just had to throw in the usual bad horror movie decision. Mrs. Swift explicitly told Evie “don’t stop running until you’re on a plane out of England,” when she helped her escape. What does Evie do? She stops at the small town after she escapes the mansion. 

The old couple, who obviously benefits from De Ville’s influence, subdued Evie and temporarily spoiled her chances at freedom. As soon as Evie walked into that couple’s house, you could tell something was off, and I just didn’t see the need to put that scene in the movie.

The Invitation ends with a cliffhanger, or I guess you could say it’s almost a cliffhanger? Evie and Grace plan to ambush Oliver, and well, Grace has a baseball bat, so it’s easy to see they mean business. They don’t actually show an attack or a confrontation happening, but I can’t imagine a sequel happening, because it’s not necessary. Evie took out De Ville and literally burned his entire empire to the ground. Still, the thought of a weasel like Oliver getting his comeuppance is worth a good laugh, especially when Oliver foolishly believed Evie was no longer a threat.

Rating- 6/10