They Will Kill You

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They Will Kill You
They Will Kill You poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKirill Sokolov
Screenplay by
  • Kirill Sokolov
  • Alex Litvak
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyIsaac Bauman
Edited by Luke Doolan
Music by Carlos Rafael Rivera
Production
companies
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures
Release dates
  • March 2026 (2026-03)(SXSW)
  • March 27, 2026 (2026-03-27)(United States)
Running time
89 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

They Will Kill You is an upcoming American action comedy horror film directed by Kirill Sokolov, from a script written by him and Alex Litvak. The film stars Zazie Beetz as a woman who answers a help wanted ad to be a housekeeper in a mysterious New York City high rise, not realizing she is entering a community that has seen a number of disappearances over the years. It also stars Myha'la, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, and Patricia Arquette in supporting roles.

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They Will Kill You is scheduled to be released theatrically on March 27, 2026, by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Premise

A woman answers a help-wanted ad to be a housekeeper in a mysterious New York City high-rise, not realizing she is entering a community that has seen a number of disappearances over the years.

Cast

Production

In June 2024, it was announced that Zazie Beetz would lead They Will Kill You, an original film that would be the first under Andy and Barbara Muschietti's new production company, Nocturna. [2] In July, New Line Cinema picked up the rights. [3] In August, Myha'la, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, and Patricia Arquette joined the cast. [4] [5] [6] Paterson Joseph also features in the cast. [7]

The film was shot in Cape Town at the end of 2024, finishing in December of that year. [8] [9] [10]

Release

They Will Kill You is set to premiere at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival that takes place from March 12 to 18, and is also scheduled to be released on March 27, 2026, by Warner Bros. Pictures. [11] [12]

References

  1. ↑ https://schedule.sxsw.com/2026/films/2243026
  2. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 12, 2024). "Zazie Beetz To Star In 'They Will Kill You', First Film From The Muschiettis' Horror Label Nocturna". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  3. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 31, 2024). "New Line To Co-Finance & Release Zazie Beetz Horror Pic 'They Will Kill You' From Skydance & Muschiettis' Nocturna". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  4. ↑ Kit, Borys (August 7, 2024). "Patricia Arquette, Tom Felton Join Zazie Beetz in Horror Thriller 'They Will Kill You' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  5. ↑ Kit, Borys (August 12, 2024). "Heather Graham Joins Zazie Beetz in Horror Thriller 'They Will Kill You' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  6. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 13, 2024). "Myha'la Joins Zazie Beetz In Horror Pic 'They Will Kill You' From New Line, Nocturna & Skydance". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  7. ↑ Gingold, Michael (January 5, 2026). "They Will Kill You in March, and unleashes a kick-ass trailer and the poster now". Rue Morgue .
  8. ↑ Rottenberg, Aaron (August 4, 2024). "September in Cape Town as the filming of They Will Kill You by the actor Zazie Beetz begins". List23.
  9. ↑ Graham, Heather [@imheathergraham]; (November 9, 2024). "Shot a movie called They Will Kill You in South Africa and got to work with some super talented people including Patricia Arquette and explore beautiful Cape Town with my visitors @vertical.change and @danicawitch". Cape Town. Archived from the original on November 11, 2025 – via Instagram.
  10. ↑ Ritman, Alex (December 17, 2024). "Russian Producer Artem Vasilyev Launches Dublin-Based Label Lazy Sunday, Unveils Slate of Projects Including New Kirill Sokolov Feature (Exclusive)". Variety . Penske Media Corporation.
  11. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 10, 2025). "New Line's Zazie Beetz Horror Movie 'They Will Kill You' Gets Spring 2026 Release Date". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  12. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 14, 2026). "SXSW Sets World Premieres 'Ready Or Not 2', 'They Will Kill You', Apple Series 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' & Pics With Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas & The Kevin Bacon Family". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 14, 2026.
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