6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
They Will Kill You (2026)
They Will Kill You (2026)
Overview
They Will Kill You is a 2026 action-horror-comedy directed by Kirill Sokolov. Zazie Beetz stars as Asia Reaves, an ex-convict who takes a housekeeping job at The Virgil, a luxury Manhattan high-rise harboring a demonic cult responsible for past disappearances. Co-starring Myha'la and Patricia Arquette, the film follows her fight for survival in the building.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
Family Values: Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
6.1
Overview
They Will Kill You is a 2026 action-horror-comedy directed by Kirill Sokolov. Zazie Beetz stars as Asia Reaves, an ex-convict who takes a housekeeping job at The Virgil, a luxury Manhattan high-rise harboring a demonic cult responsible for past disappearances. Co-starring Myha'la and Patricia Arquette, the film follows her fight for survival in the building.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The core conflict pits a vulnerable young woman against a murderous cult of wealthy elites, framing systemic exploitation as the central problem and individual rebellion as the path to survival. This eat-the-rich narrative aligns the film's themes with progressive critiques of power imbalances.
Casting positions women of color as resilient protagonists hunted by a predatory cult of wealthy white elites, weaving in pointed commentary on racial and class exploitation through the antagonists' targeting of minority housekeepers.
Secondary
Asia Reaves defeats multiple male cultists in close-quarters fights using machete strikes and hand-to-hand techniques during her infiltration of the satanic hotel. These encounters show her prevailing through skill in physical combat, despite supernatural elements.
The narrative centers a resilient sisterly bond amid shared trauma from an abusive father, critiquing patriarchal family structures while celebrating chosen familial solidarity as a source of strength against external horrors.
The film contains no depiction of LGBTQ+ characters or themes, focusing instead on familial bonds and supernatural horror without addressing queer identities.
No transgender characters or themes appear in the film. The story follows sisters Asia and Maria navigating a deadly cult ritual, focusing on familial bonds and survival without addressing trans identity.
The film presents original characters in an original story, with no adaptations, reboots, or historical figures involving gender changes from established canons.
The film introduces original characters without prior canonical or historical racial depictions, precluding any race swaps in the cast portrayals.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.8
Critic Ratings
N/A
5.0
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