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They Will Kill You
2026 94 min United States of America, South Africa R 18+
★6.4
Action, Comedy, Horror
Director: Kirill Sokolov
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Description
A woman answers a help wanted ad to be a housekeeper in a mysterious New York City high-rise, unaware that she is entering a community that has seen a number of disappearances over the years and may be under the grip of a Satanic cult.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$10.53M
Worldwide:
$19.28M
Starring
Zazie Beetz
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Patricia Arquette
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Myha'la
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Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
They Will Kill You is a stylized, high-octane action-horror hybrid that prioritizes visceral spectacle and genre homage over narrative substance. While critics are divided on the film's predictability and reliance on derivative tropes, most agree that Zazie Beetz’s charismatic lead performance and the director’s energetic, bloody execution make for an entertaining ride.
| Acting | Zazie Beetz provides a magnetic, physically capable lead performance that anchors the film's high-energy action. | |
| Direction | Director Kirill Sokolov successfully maintains a relentless pace and visceral tone through stylized, continuous-shot action sequences. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative is widely considered thin, predictable, and heavily derivative of established genre hits like John Wick and Kill Bill. | |
| Production | Special effects quality is inconsistent, with many viewers noting that gore effects and practical elements appear rubbery or poorly executed. | |
| Originality | The film’s frequent reliance on stylistic homages to other directors creates an energetic aesthetic for some, but feels tiresome and unoriginal to others. | |
| Ending | The final act is divisive: some viewers appreciate its chaotic, crazy energy, while others find the pacing stalls and the conclusion feels forced. |