Azrael

Azrael is an upcoming American action-horror film directed by E.L. Katz from a script by Simon Barrett. The film stars Samara Weaving. Cast Samara Weaving 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 on 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.