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Critics Slam 'They Will Kill You' for Muddled Genre

3/26/2026

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Zazie Beetz Stars

They Will Kill You opens March 27 in theaters.
Zazie Beetz stars as Asia Reaves, who searches for her sister among satanists in The Virgil, a New York City building.
Critics say the film muddles Blaxploitation and Tarantino-style violence and fails to deliver horror or comedy.
The film is rated R for strong violence and language.

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Heather Graham Stunts

Heather Graham discussed her role as Sharon in They Will Kill You in a PEOPLE interview, noting her most intense stunt work to date after daily training.
The film features high-octane action and special effects, drawing inspiration from Quentin Tarantino and Sam Raimi.
Co-star Zazie Beetz, in her first lead role, faced a demanding filming schedule while Tom Felton serenaded her about joining the cult ahead of the March 27 release.

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Zazie Beetz Stars

They Will Kill You opens March 27 in theaters.
Zazie Beetz stars as Asia Reaves, who searches for her sister among satanists in The Virgil, a New York City building.
Critics say the film muddles Blaxploitation and Tarantino-style violence and fails to deliver horror or comedy.
The film is rated R for strong violence and language.

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