Azrael: Angel of Death – FrightFest 2024 Movie Review
Director: E.L. Katz
Writer: Simon Barrett (Screenplay)
Cast
- Samara Weaving (Ready or Not)
- Nathan Stewart-Jarrett (Candyman)
- Vic Carmen Sonne (Godland)
- Sebastian Bull (The Hunt)
- Eero Milonoff (Border)
Plot: 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
Runtime: 1 Hour 25 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Azrael: Angel of Death starts in a world after the rapture where few humans survive, and no one speaks. Azrael (Weaving) searches the forests to survive until she clashes with a group that wants to sacrifice her. However, she escapes and finds herself chased through the woods by something evil.
As Azrael tries to find safety, she finds herself drawn into a bigger battle and learns more of the threats waiting in the world. However, her determination to return to her lost love drives her to freedom at any cost.
Verdict on Azrael: Angel of Death
Azrael: Angel of Death is an action horror following a lone woman battling against an evil group and creatures in her battle to survive. However, the battle comes at a price, as humanity is already struggling to survive.
This movie takes us to a world where the rapture happened, and the survivors are left to fend for themselves. It throws in creatures desperate to survive, rituals and religious cults. However, the lack of talking sometimes seems to hold things back, as it relies on title cards to explain moments. Away from that, we get a kick-ass leading performance from Samara Weaving, in what plays out more like a revenge thriller than you would have expected. There are some brutal fight sequences and blood splattered everywhere.
Where to Watch
Azrael: Angel of Death is available on Digital 30 September and DVD and Blu-ray 7 October. Distributed by Signature Entertainment
Final Thoughts – Azrael: Angel of Death is a big splattering of action chaos.