Zombie Demons Hound Samara Weaving in This Blistering Post-Apocalyptic Horror Action Movie — but That's Not the Most Terrifying Part

While religious freedom is a beautiful thing, countless horrorfilms stress how a person's blind devotion to some teaching or figure can be twisted into something truly unholy. But while many movies try to portray this, few do it at such an apocalyptic level as E. L. Katz's Azrael, released last year. Following a young woman trying to escape her fanatical cult, this forest-set film sees her battle not only these violent zealots but the roaming demons that populate their wilderness home. It sets new standards for religious horror; not only is the maniacal, completely silent cult at its center unnerving to watch, but its unique demon is a disgustingly innovative take on the zombie archetype. All of this is disturbing, but it pales in comparison to Azrael's true terror: the lack of choice. Because, as viewers learn just what atrocities this cult commits in the name of their extremist belief system, it shows how horrific the world can become when one violent group decides everyone else should think like they do.