Abigail's Party

Abigail's Party

1977 · 102 min · EN · 7.4 (35 votes)
Dir. Mike Leigh · Starring Alison Steadman, Tim Stern, Janine Duvitski, John Salthouse, Harriet Reynolds
ComedyDramaTV Movie

Beverly wears low-cut dresses, too much make-up, and has a reputation as a man-eating monster. She turns a social get-together between married couples into a virtual time-bomb of emotional tension.

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A suffocating suburban party devolves into excruciating social awkwardness and simmering resentment. Beneath the veneer of polite conversation lies a powder keg of marital dissatisfaction and repressed rage, making for a masterclass in cringe.

awkwardtensecringeyuncomfortabledarkly comedicslow-burnkitchen sink dramasocial satirestage play adaptationsocial classmarital strifesuburban ennuihidden resentments
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