11/01/2024
Ava Cantrell currently stars as the titular lead character in the revenge-horror film ABIGAIL, now available on VOD. Having successfully worked in Hollywood since the age of 7, Cantrell first made name for herself on Nickelodeon’s hit series “The Haunted Hathaways” before working on such acclaimed series as CBS’ “Young Sheldon” opposite Jason Alexander, and most recently co-starring in Warner Bros/New Line Cinema's horror feature LIGHTS OUT.
ABIGAIL is set in 1976 and follows troubled teen ‘Abigail’ (Cantrell) who befriends her bullied neighbor and helps him fight back. As she takes him under her wing, her obsession with seeking revenge on his tormentors becomes deadly, and the secrets of her past begin to surface. Directed by indie producer / filmmaker Melissa Vitello and written by Gunner Garrett, the film comes from Dark Star Pictures and premiered on VOD on December 5th.
San Diego born-and-raised; Cantrell most recently co-starred as supernatural antagonist teen ‘Diana’ in Warner Bros/New Line Cinema's horror feature LIGHTS OUT. She also stars in the Stan Lee recommended indie sci-fi feature film ONE UNDER THE SUN where she won ‘Best Leading Young Actress’ at the Young Entertainer Awards. She is best known for her recurring role on Nickelodeon's comedy “The Haunted Hathaways” and she also recurs on hit series "Young Sheldon" working with some of the most talented comedic actresses and actors in the business. In 2015, Cantrell costarred in the NBC pilot “Not Safe for Work” working with comedy legends Fred Willard (BEST IN SHOW, ANCHORMAN) and Cheri Oteri (SNL) as well as the web series “Cam Girls” from producer David Slack (“Person of Interest”, “Magnum P.I.”).
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