Azrael

"Many years after the rapture… Among the survivors, some are driven to renounce their sin of Speech."

2024 1h 26m EN

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5.8

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★5.8TMDB · 490

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Synopsis

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In a world where no one speaks, a devout female hunts down a young woman who has escaped her imprisonment. Recaptured by its ruthless leaders, Azrael is due to be sacrificed to pacify an ancient evil deep within the surrounding wilderness.

“Many years after the rapture… Among the survivors, some are driven to renounce their sin of Speech.”

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Cast

Samara Weaving
Azrael
Vic Carmen Sonne
Miriam
Katariina Unt
Josefine
Peter Christoffersen
Demian
Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
Kenan
Johhan Rosenberg
Anton
Eero Milonoff
Luther
Sebastian Bull Sarning
Isaac

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: E.L. Katz
Writers: Simon Barrett, James Iles, Patrick Horvath
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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86 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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MONEY

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Earned back only 5% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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4 / 8

CAST

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293+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by E.L. Katz, shot by Mart Taniel. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Tóti Guðnason. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Ben Baudhuin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Samara Weaving and Vic Carmen Sonne and Katariina Unt carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

E.L. Katz directs. Mart Taniel behind the camera. Tóti Guðnason scores. Ben Baudhuin cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

186 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Earned back only 5% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
3Released 2 years ago.
4293+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.
5Directed by E.L. Katz, shot by Mart Taniel. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Tóti Guðnason. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Ben Baudhuin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Samara Weaving and Vic Carmen Sonne and Katariina Unt carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "Many years after the rapture… Among the survivors, some are driven to renounce their sin of Speech.".
10IMDB entry: tt22173666 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Mart Taniel
Original score: Tóti Guðnason
Editing: Ben Baudhuin
Production design: Carlos Laszlo
Costume design: Jaanus Vahtra
Makeup / hair: Madli Maasikas
VFX supervisor: Filip Látal
Sound: Matis Rei
Stunt coordinator: Enar Tarmo
Runtime: 86 min · 1h 26m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $12,000,000
Box office: $631,272
Return: 5% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Azrael (2024)

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Manuel São Bento2024-09-25
★ 7/10
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/azrael-review-a-dialogue-free-horror-that-thrives-on-visuals-and-samara-weavings-magnetic-performance/ "Azrael is characterized by the absence of dialogue and a dense visual narrative, challenging viewers to interpret every detail. E. L. Katz's direction, combined with Mart Taniel's captivating cinematography, creates a mysterious, immersive atmosphere, though it doesn't always balance the story's ambiguity with the need for emotional impact. Nonetheless, Samara Weaving's magnetic performance is the true pillar that holds the movie together, making it a compelling experience with several memorable moments of horror and violence, even if some of its more abstract elements may frustrate part of the audience. An audacious, artful work with enough entertainment value to satisfy mainstream viewers." Rating: B
Dean2024-10-23
★ 3/10
Dumb and boring where political message seems more important than a story itself. No explanation what happened or what's going on. All we have is a stupid girl who became John Wick and magically managed to kill whole village without a scratch. Seriously, don't waste your time on this garbage. If you stil decide to watch it anyway, bear in mind there's no speech in this movie. It's a bad copy of "Quiet Place" with no plot & bad performance.
RalphRahal2025-01-08
★ 6/10
Azrael is one of those movies where the lead actress carries the whole thing on her shoulders. Samara Weaving absolutely owns her role with such expressive intensity and raw energy that you can’t take your eyes off her. She makes Azrael a character worth rooting for, even when the story doesn’t give her much to work with. Her performance is electric, and she brings so much life to a movie that often feels like it’s just... happening around her. Visually, the film is stunning. The cinematography and the dark, oppressive atmosphere set the perfect tone for a post-apocalyptic horror. The Burned Ones are terrifying to look at, and the world feels genuinely dangerous. But where it falters is the script. There’s no backstory, no real character buildup, and the lack of explanation for anything, be it the monsters, the cult, or Azrael’s choices, leaves you feeling like you’re grasping at straws to make sense of it all. A little more depth or context would’ve gone a long way in turning this into something truly memorable. As it stands, Azrael is a chilling, beautifully directed horror movie with flashes of brilliance, but it’s ultimately a missed opportunity. It delivers on mood and style, but it skimps on substance. It’s worth watching for Samara Weaving alone, but don’t expect the story to stick with you in the same way her performance will.

Production companies

Who made it

C2 Motion Picture Group
US
Traffic.
US

Key crew

ProducerSimon Barrett
Executive ProducerJason Cloth
ProducerDan Kagan
Executive ProducerKatrin Kissa
Set DecorationAnna-Liisa Liiver
Digital Imaging TechnicianMāris Zommers
Production DesignCarlos Laszlo
Costume DesignJaanus Vahtra
Sound DesignerMatis Rei
Third Assistant DirectorInger Põder
First Assistant DirectorMarco Ciglia
Stunt CoordinatorEnar Tarmo
Makeup ArtistMadli Maasikas
Line ProducerLili Pilt
Makeup ArtistJennifer Õun
ProducerDave Caplan
StuntsFrançois Coetzer
Rigging GafferAndrus Ilp
Special Effects TechnicianMattias Jönsson
Special Effects TechnicianKonsta Mannerheimo
Special Effects SupervisorJohan Harnesk
GafferJani Pinomaa
Special Effects TechnicianTomas Heyman
Camera OperatorJohan Phillips

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

sacrifice
aggressive
ancient evil
azrael

Release history · US

When it landed

Premiere2024-03-09· South by Southwest Film & TV Festival
Premiere2024-04-05· Overlook Film Festival
Theatrical (limited)2024-09-27R
Digital2024-10-25R· Shudder

Also known as

International titles

Azrael: Angel of DeathGB
عزراIR
Azrael: Anjo da morteBR
อัศราเอล: เงียบสังเวยTH
Azrael, l'ange de la mortFR
아즈라엘KR

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