You Might Be the Killer

At a summer camp, a string of counselor disappearances rattles the staff. Sam finds himself stuck in the middle, torn between panic and pragmatism as the killings escalate. Rather than dialing 911, he phones his friend Chuck, a self proclaimed expert on slasher films, to brainstorm options. Their crowded apartment of theories spirals into a riff on horror clichés and buddy banter, mixing tense dread with sharp, jokey exchanges. The premise centers on Sam's instinct to protect others and Chuck's movie know how, creating a wry meta twist on a familiar genre while keeping suspense intact and spoilers at bay. The tone blends tense suspense with witty banter, flipping between camp life and compact apartment debates as the mystery grows.

Directed by Brett Simmons and released in 2019, You Might Be the Killer comes from the collaboration of Thomas P. Vitale and Covis Berzoyne, aligning horror with meta commentary. The approach blends practical camp life with a wink at fandom.

Box office data for this indie horror comedy was not widely reported, and the film had a limited release in theaters and on streaming platforms, resulting in modest earnings and a smaller overall footprint with limited regional availability and distribution.

There are no major nominations or high profile wins associated with the film. It circulated primarily through festivals and streaming, appealing to horror comedy fans rather than award show juries. Its niche appeal won sympathy from fans but drew little industry attention at festivals. Its place in genre conversations remains.

Reception is mixed, with audiences giving the film a 5.8 out of 10 based on 182 votes. The movie leans into meta humor and friendship as its core theme, balancing scares with witty exchanges and set pieces that pay off in the finale, brisk pacing helps it stand out, truly.