Azrael (film) explained
Director: | E.L. Katz |
Cinematography: | Mart Taniel |
Editing: | Ben Baudhuin |
Music: | Toti Gudnason |
Production Companies: | --> |
Runtime: | 85 minutes[1] |
Country: | United States |
Language: | English |
Azrael is a 2024 American action horror film directed by E.L. Katz and written by Simon Barrett. The film stars Samara Weaving, Vic Carmen Sonne and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett. It premiered at the 2024 South by Southwest festival on March 9, 2024, and is scheduled to be theatrically released by IFC Films and Shudder in the United States on September 27, 2024.
Cast
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 with local production assistance from Katrin Kissa at Homeless Bob Production.[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. 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 European Film Market to find distribution.[6] In September 2023, Republic Pictures announced that it purchased the North American distribution rights.[7]
Release
Azrael had its world premiere on March 9, 2024 at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.[8] It also screened at the Overlook Film Festival on April 5, 2024[9] and at the 28th Fantasia International Film Festival on August 2, 2024.[10] [11] In July 2024, IFC Films and Shudder acquired North American distribution rights to the film from Republic Pictures, scheduling it for a theatrical release on September 27, 2024, before streaming on Shudder at a later date.[12]
Notes and References
- Web site: Azrael . . February 7, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240207203505/https://schedule.sxsw.com/2024/films/2196576 . February 7, 2024 . live.
- Web site: Wiseman . Andreas . Ready Or Not & Scream 6 Star Samara Weaving Attached To Lead Action-Horror Pic Azrael From Godzilla Vs. Kong 2 & You're Next Scribe . . . September 27, 2022 . September 29, 2023 . October 11, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221011080142/https://deadline.com/2022/09/samara-weaving-scream-ready-not-action-horror-azrael-godzilla-kong-writer-1235127775/ . live .
- Web site: Horror Film Azrael Starts Shooting in Estonia - FilmNewEurope.com . . en-gb . October 10, 2022 . September 29, 2023 . January 28, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230128164818/https://www.filmneweurope.com/news/estonia-news/item/124011-horror-film-azrael-starts-shooting-in-estonia . live .
- News: Villup . Kaspar . Estonians heavily involved in US horror movie being filmed in Harju County . . October 26, 2022 . en . September 29, 2023 . February 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230201231630/https://news.err.ee/1608766264/estonians-heavily-involved-in-us-horror-movie-being-filmed-in-harju-county . live .
- News: Tamm . Ülle . Hollywoodi filmivõtetel särab Pärispeal öösiti kunstlik kuu . An artificial moon actually shines at night on Hollywood film sets . Sõnumitooja . November 15, 2022 . et . September 29, 2023 . February 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230208194510/https://sonumitooja.ee/hollywoodi-filmivotetel-sarab-parispeal-oositi-kunstlik-kuu/ . live .
- Web site: Wiseman . Andreas . Mossbank, CAA & UTA Launch Action-Horror Azrael With Ready Or Not Star Samara Weaving & You're Next Scribe, First Look – EFM . . . February 7, 2023 . September 29, 2023 . June 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230606223015/https://deadline.com/2023/02/samara-weaving-horror-cult-azrael-new-movie-efm-1235251984/ . live .
- Web site: Kit . Borys . Samara Weaving Horror Movie Azrael Picked Up by Republic Pictures (Exclusive) . . . September 27, 2023 . September 29, 2023 . September 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230929055929/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/samara-weaving-horror-movie-azrael-1235602288/ . live .
- Web site: Complex . Valerie . January 10, 2024 . SXSW Lineup Sets The Fall Guy, 3 Body Problem Among Fest's 2024 World Premieres As First Titles Revealed . February 7, 2024 . . . en-US.
- Web site: 2024 Films . . April 9, 2024.
- Web site: Azrael . . July 16, 2024.
- Web site: Montreal's Fantasia International Film Festival Unveils 'Bookworm' Starring Elijah Wood as Opening Film, Plus Second Wave of Titles (EXCLUSIVE) . Carson . Lexi . Variety . June 6, 2024 . June 7, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240606152923/https://variety.com/2024/film/festivals/fantasia-international-film-festival-bookworm-elijah-wood-1236024007/. June 6, 2024. live.
- Web site: IFC Films & Shudder Acquire Horror Thriller 'Azrael' From 'Cheap Thrills' Helmer E.L. Katz; Samara Weaving & Nathan Stewart-Jarrett Star. Deadline Hollywood. Matt. Grobar. 25 July 2024. 25 July 2024.