Azrael (film)
| Azrael | |
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| Directed by | E.L. Katz |
| Written by | Simon Barrett |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Mart Taniel |
| Edited by | Ben Baudhuin |
| Music by |
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Production company | C2 Motion Picture Group |
| Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
Release date | |
Running time | 85 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
Azrael is a 2024 American
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.[2] The film began shooting in Harju County, Estonia in October 2022.[3][4] 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.[4] The production created an artificial moon in the Pärispea forest during filming by using a system of connected floodlights hoisted by a crane.[5]
After filming was completed, it was taken to the 2023
Release
Azrael had its world premiere on March 9, 2024 at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.[1][8] It also screened at the Overlook Film Festival on April 5, 2024.[9]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 58% of 19 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.0/10.[10]
References
- ^ a b c "Azrael". South by Southwest. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (September 27, 2022). "Ready Or Not & Scream 6 Star Samara Weaving Attached To Lead Action-Horror Pic Azrael From Godzilla Vs. Kong 2 & You're Next Scribe". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on October 11, 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ "Horror Film Azrael Starts Shooting in Estonia - FilmNewEurope.com". Film New Europe Association. October 10, 2022. Archived from the original on January 28, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ a b Villup, Kaspar (October 26, 2022). "Estonians heavily involved in US horror movie being filmed in Harju County". Eesti Rahvusringhääling. Archived from the original on February 1, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Tamm, Ülle (November 15, 2022). "Hollywoodi filmivõtetel särab Pärispeal öösiti kunstlik kuu" [An artificial moon actually shines at night on Hollywood film sets]. Sõnumitooja (in Estonian). Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 7, 2023). "Mossbank, CAA & UTA Launch Action-Horror Azrael With Ready Or Not Star Samara Weaving & You're Next Scribe, First Look – EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Kit, Borys (September 27, 2023). "Samara Weaving Horror Movie Azrael Picked Up by Republic Pictures (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on September 29, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Complex, Valerie (January 10, 2024). "SXSW Lineup Sets The Fall Guy, 3 Body Problem Among Fest's 2024 World Premieres As First Titles Revealed". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Films". Overlook Film Festival. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "Azrael". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
External links
- Azrael at IMDb
