They Will Kill You

"Let them try."

2026 1h 34m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 1,173

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Synopsis

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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.

“Let them try.”

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Cast

Zazie Beetz
Asia Reaves
Patricia Arquette
Lily Woodhouse
Myha'la
Maria Reaves
Paterson Joseph
Ray
Tom Felton
Kevin
Heather Graham
Sharon
Willie Ludik
Bob
David Viviers
Tall Steve

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kirill Sokolov
Writers: Kirill Sokolov, Alex Litvak
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, South Africa

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1 / 8

MONEY

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Earned back only 97% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, South Africa.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kirill Sokolov, shot by Isaac Bauman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

ERA

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Original score by Carlos Rafael Rivera. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Luke Doolan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Zazie Beetz and Patricia Arquette and Myha'la carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Let them try.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Kirill Sokolov directs. Isaac Bauman behind the camera. Carlos Rafael Rivera scores. Luke Doolan cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America, South Africa. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 97% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
3International production across 2 countries: United States of America, South Africa.
4Directed by Kirill Sokolov, shot by Isaac Bauman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Carlos Rafael Rivera. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Luke Doolan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Zazie Beetz and Patricia Arquette and Myha'la carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Let them try.".
9IMDB entry: tt31728330 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 17 themes, including "new york city", "ritual", "abusive father", "gore".

The technical file

Cinematography: Isaac Bauman
Original score: Carlos Rafael Rivera
Editing: Luke Doolan
Production design: Jeremy Reed
Costume design: Neil McClean
Makeup / hair: Monique Bezuidenhout
VFX supervisor: Marc Smith
Sound: Craig Mann
Stunt coordinator: Kerry Gregg
Runtime: 94 min · 1h 34m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $20,000,000
Box office: $19,382,152
Return: 97% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: They Will Kill You (2026)

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IMPmovies.on.Instagram2026-03-23
This was completely bonkers, in both the best and worst ways. Imagine a wild mash-up of Ready or Not, Kill Bill, and Looney Tunes, with flashes of countless other films thrown into the mix. It’s chaotic, and doesn’t always land, but it’s never dull. The trailer does a great job of hiding a key element that I genuinely didn’t see coming. That surprise is also where the “mixed results” come in. I won’t spoil it, but while it adds a layer of dark comedy to the blood-soaked mayhem, it also hinders the movie at times, especially in an ending that’s so over-the-top it’ll likely split audiences right down the middle. Performances and special effects are a bit uneven, but the action is where the film really shines. The set pieces are inventive, fast-paced, and gleefully excessive, with bloodshed dialled up to ridiculous levels. This feels like the kind of film that might improve on a second watch, once you know what you’re in for. For now, it lands as a fun, chaotic ride - 7/10 for now.
CinemaSerf2026-04-01
★ 6/10
This is another one of those films where the best bits are definitely in the trailers. We are quickly briefed that siblings “Asia” (Zazie Beetz) and “Maria” (Myha’la) are being abused by their father, but when the former adopts a more permanent solution to their problem, she is incarcerated and many years pass during which the sisters lose contact. Upon her release, “Asia” gets herself a job working as a cleaner in a grand looking New York skyscraper, but little does she appreciate just what services she will be required to provide to “Lily” (Patricia Arquette) and her coterie of staff and hedonistic residents. Luckily, she might be able to rely on “Ray” (Paterson Joseph) who is married to her new nemesis but who has become disillusioned with things - but even together, is there any chance they can combat their uniquely armed foes? I did quite like the last ten minutes, but otherwise this is all too familiar and predictable, with shades of a demonic version of “John Wick” running through most of it, and very little comedy once we establish the Hammer-style nature of the scenarios. I suppose it does look good, but I find these one person army features increasingly repetitive to watch and I felt this recycled itself once to often for me.
Sierbahnn2026-05-01
★ 6/10
What his lacks in story it makes up for in visual flair and spectacle. The casting is solid, the action rightfully over the top and the direction very solid. The relationship between the two main protagonists is a bit convoluted, and hard to relate to, but the movie gets on well without their bond being that well worked out. The ending is fittingly bonkers. It is fun, if not the most substantial movie you will see.