Horror takes a haunting turn as ‘Abraham’s Boys’ lands in theaters Friday, July 11, 2025, bringing a gothic twist to American soil.
Directed by Natasha Kermani and based on a short story by Joe Hill, the chilling adaptation stars Titus Welliver as Abraham Van Helsing, the tormented vampire hunter whose dark past casts a long shadow over his two sons, Brady Hepner as Max, and Judah Mackey as Rudy.
Set against the backdrop of a remote American town, the film reimagines classic horror through the eyes of a fractured family, pushing emotional boundaries as bloodlines and legacies blur into psychological torment.
Critics describe the release as “a momentous shift in how vampire stories are told — intimate, chilling, and emotionally raw.”
Cast & Performances in ‘Abraham’s Boys’
Led by Titus Welliver’s haunting portrayal of Abraham Van Helsing, the cast of ‘Abraham’s Boys’ delivers emotionally charged performances that elevate the story beyond traditional horror.
Brady Hepner and Judah Mackey embody the roles of Max and Rudy with compelling vulnerability, painting the confusion and dread of children caught in a family unraveling.
Supporting roles by Jocelin Donahue as Mina Van Helsing and Aurora Perrineau as Elsie add layers of depth, while Jonathan Howard and Larry Cedar bring gritty realism to Abraham’s world of paranoia and dread. Each character threads into a larger tapestry of fear, legacy, and survival.
Director Natasha Kermani, best known for ‘Lucky’ and ‘V/H/S/94’, told HorrorScope Weekly, “It’s not about Dracula himself—it’s about what believing in monsters does to a family over time.”
Plot & Box Office Outlook for ‘Abraham’s Boys’
Set after Abraham Van Helsing’s battles with Dracula, ‘Abraham’s Boys’ follows his attempts to shield Max and Rudy from supernatural horrors by moving them to the U.S.
But strange rules, locked rooms, and tales of monsters reveal cracks in his sanity—and possibly their reality.
Based on Joe Hill’s short story, the movie unpacks themes of legacy, trauma, and obsession. As Rudy confides in Max, “Dad’s stories used to scare me. Now I think they’re clues.”
That line sets the tone for a suspenseful exploration of how history bleeds into the present—sometimes literally.
Despite releasing alongside summer blockbusters, ‘Abraham’s Boys’ is expected to perform well with horror fans and literary audiences.
With critical praise for its psychological depth and gothic flair, it’s estimated to earn between $2.5M to $3.2M during opening weekend in North America.
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