Azrael (film)

Azrael is a 2024 American action horror film directed by E.L. Katz from a script by Simon Barrett. The film stars Samara Weaving. It premiered at the 2024 South by Southwest festival on March 9, 2024.

Cast

 * Samara Weaving
 * Vic Carmen Sonne
 * Katariina Unt
 * Nathan Stewart-Jarrett

Production
Azrael was announced in September 2022 with plans for E.L. Katz to direct the film written by Simon Barrett. Samara Weaving would star in the action-horror film. The film began shooting in Harju County, Estonia in October 2022. The production had considered filming in Ontario, but decided on Estonia instead, with some post-production activities taking place in Estonia as well. Approximately 70% of the crew was hired locally, including cinematographer Mart Taniel, as were several cast members. The production created an artificial moon in the Pärispea forest during filming by using a system of connected floodlights hoisted by a crane.

After filming was completed, it was taken to the 2023 European Film Market to find distribution. In September 2023, Republic Pictures announced that it purchased the North American distribution rights.

Release
Azrael had its world premiere on March 9, 2024 at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. It also screened at the Overlook Film Festival on April 5, 2024 and will play at the 28th Fantasia International Film Festival on August 2, 2024.