They Will Kill You

A woman answers a help wanted ad for a housekeeper job in a sleek New York high-rise, hoping for steady work and a fresh start. She soon discovers the building is a closed community with a history of unexplained disappearances and strange rituals, and residents who behave as if they are protecting secrets. As she learns the rhythms of the tower and pushes at its rules, she realizes ordinary tasks can turn dangerous, and humor coexists with real threat. Her instincts and humor help her survive skirmishes, but suspicion grows as neighbors react to newcomers. Tension builds through routine moments, from cleaning to elevator rides, making chores fraught, and the film stays close to her perspective, keeping outside explanations scarce overall.

Released in 2026, They Will Kill You was directed by Kirill Sokolov from a story by Alex Litvak. The cast includes Zazie Beetz, Patricia Arquette, Heather Graham, Myha'la and Paterson Joseph, and the film blends action, horror and dark comedy.

Box office totals were not available at the time of publication, and the film had a staggered release that included genre festivals and theatrical runs. Audience turnout and streaming deals will likely determine its commercial profile over the coming months.

Even early on the movie sparked conversation online about skyscraper settings as a metaphor for isolation and class separation, and about mixing laughs with gore. Critics and viewers pointed to several visually striking sequences and the image of the tower itself as an antagonistic presence in the story and discussion.

Critical reaction was limited at first, but commentary focused on themes of urban loneliness, power within closed communities, and how ordinary labor can expose someone to danger. Reviewers noted Zazie Beetz's grounded lead performance, and debated whether the film's tonal shifts between comedy and horror always landed, among genre fans.