The filmmakers give birth to a new nightmare, one overflowing in possibilities and, it should be noted, several purposefully unanswered questions. Azrael is a blood-soaked blast.

Weaving’s capable performance and the visceral siege horror ensure this dialogue-free experiment succeeds.

It’s chase sequence after chase sequence with hints of context here and there, just enough to hold the story together but not enough to fully explain everything.

The bold folk survival horror boasts breathtaking visuals and a unique concept, but one that doesn't feel fully realised.