Azrael (2024)

October 31, 2024 5:27 AM

[TRAILER] In a world where no one speaks, Azrael (Samara Weaving) flees the cult who intend to sacrifice her to an ancient evil deep within the surrounding wilderness.

Directed by E. L. Katz. Written by Simon Barrett. Produced by Dan Kagan, Simon Barrett, Dave Caplan for Traffic./C2 Motion Picture Group. Cinematography by Mart Taniel. Edited by Ben Baudhuin. Music by Toti Gudnason.

Also starring Vic Carmen Sonne, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Katariina Unt, Peter Christoffersen, Johhan Rosenberg, Eero Milonoff, Sebastian Bull Sarning.

73% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.

Currently streaming in the US on Shudder. Also available for digital purchase on the usual outlets. JustWatch listing.

posted by DirtyOldTown (3 comments total)

This was a fun watch, in its way. Every individual scene is compelling and done well and you do root for Azrael. Without dialogue, there isn't a ton of characterization and the ending they were going for doesn't really land at all.

Still, depending on your level of enjoyment at seeing Samara Weaving once again covered in blood and alternately fleeing for her life or killing some folks real good, you may find this a solid watch.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 5:30 AM on October 31 [3 favorites]

No time to take a breath during this one! Phew. I agree with you about the ending - I wish they had landed that. I still very much enjoyed it.
posted by queensissy at 2:53 PM on October 31 [1 favorite]

Right??!?

I mean, if you have a no dialogue film, adding to the mythology at the last second is a tough sell.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 3:06 PM on October 31 [1 favorite]