Annelyse Batrel

Annelyse Batrel’s performance in The Soul Eater (2024) is honestly one for the books. The film plunges straight into the chaos of a city haunted by something that doesn’t just go bump in the night—it devours whatever soul crosses its path. You’ve got this gritty, rain-soaked urban landscape where everyone’s got secrets and nobody sleeps well anymore. Batrel plays a detective, but she’s not your typical, by-the-book type. She’s got a past, she’s got baggage, and she’s not afraid to bend the rules if it means getting closer to the truth—or just surviving another day. There’s this eerie vibe running through the whole movie, like the city itself is infected by whatever’s hunting its people. The Soul Eater isn’t some generic monster either; the thing messes with your head, makes you see stuff you wish you could forget. Annelyse really nails that look of someone who’s seen too much, who’s barely keeping it together but refuses to let the darkness win. She’s tough, sure, but the cracks show, and that’s what makes her so compelling. As the body count climbs and paranoia spreads, Batrel’s detective has to figure out who—or what—is behind the terror before she loses herself, too. The supporting cast isn’t just set dressing; they add layers to the mess, each with their own tangle of motives and fears. The film’s got this relentless tension, and Batrel’s raw, gritty performance just drags you along for the ride, leaving you haunted long after the credits roll.