They Will Kill You (2026)

Zazie Beetz goes full samurai in a blood-soaked high-rise cult rampage that's Ready or Not cranked to eleven.

Crowd Score: 7/10

Director: Kirill Sokolov
Genre: Action, Comedy, Horror
Rated: R
Duration: N/A

Who Is It For?

Horror-action fans who loved Ready or Not's blend of dark comedy and escalating violence will feel right at home. If you've been waiting for Zazie Beetz to get a full-on action vehicle, this is your movie. SXSW audiences describe it as a total blast — the kind of crowd-pleaser that works best in a packed theater with people yelling at the screen.

Vibe Match

Ready or Not meets Kill Bill with a dash of The Raid's relentless vertical escalation

What People Are Saying

Zazie Beetz proves she was born to be an action star — she kicks absolute butt with a samurai sword and doesn't let up for the entire runtime.
— X/Twitter SXSW reactions

The practical gore effects are bonkers — blood geysers, stylish kills, and nonstop hyperviolent chaos that had SXSW audiences cheering.
— X/Twitter SXSW reactions

Early reviews praise it as a total blast — fun, gory, and unapologetically over-the-top in the best possible way.
— crowd consensus

The plot is razor-thin — it's essentially a setup for escalating kill sequences, which may leave viewers wanting more substance between the blood.
— crowd consensus

Some early reactions note the Satanic cult premise is more window dressing than genuine horror — this is action-comedy wearing a horror mask.
— crowd consensus