designed the creature as well as the rest of the films practical effects. The creature suit was slightly over seven feet tall. Abominable was filmed primarily in Idyllwild, California. Principal photography lasted 24 days. Additional photography took place in a Los Angeles soundstage. The scene where Hoss, Ziegler and Buddy are killed was filmed over a year after principal photography had concluded. The scene was conceived of during post production and was filmed in Griffith Park. The monsters cave is located in the Bronson Canyon, a popular filming location used in many other productions. Cinematographer Neil Fredricks used 35mm film stock to give the film a more dated appearance. Fredricks passed away in a plane crash during post-production; the film is dedicated to his memory. Fredricks was able to see a cut of the film before his death. Abominable was one of the last films Fredricks made. Post Production was handled at the Skywalker Ranch. The films poster was designed by Drew Struzan. Cast Matt McCoy as Preston Rogers Haley Joel as Amanda Karin Anna Cheung as C.J. Natalie Compagno as Michelle Tiffany Shepis as Tracy Ashley Hartman as Karen Herdberger Christien Tinsley as Otis Wilhelm Michael Deak as Bigfoot ("Monster") Jeffrey Combs as Buddy Boy Lance Henriksen as Ziegler Dane Rex Linn as Billy Hoss Dee Wallace as Ethel Hoss Paul Gleason as Sheriff Dick Halderman Chad Smith as Deputy Parker Phil Morris as Deputy McBride Paul Spadone as Deputy Jackson Josh Wolfe as Deputy Conners Release Abominable theatrically premiered on April 10, 2006, in New York City by Freestyle Releasing. The film also screened at Fantastic Fest on September 28, 2006. Home media The film was released on DVD by Anchor Bay on October 3, 2006. It was later released as a repackaged edition by Lionsgate on May 6, 2008. On February 13, 2018, it was announced that the film would be released for the first time on Blu-ray collector's edition by MVD Rewind. The release contained improved CGI effects overseen by director Schifrin, and editor Conlee. Reception The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported that 69% of critics gave the film a positive review based on 16 reviews, with an average rating of 5.60/10. Metacritic gave the movie a weighted average score of 31 out of 100 based on 6 critics, which corresponds to "generally unfavorable reviews". Jeremy Wheeler from Allmovie gave the film a positive review, writing,