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Critics at SXSW Praise Beetz in They Will Kill You as March 27 Release Nears

Critics spotlight Zazie Beetz’s stunt-driven turn ahead of a March 27 theatrical release.

Overview

  • The action-horror premiered at SXSW, where early reviews emphasize high-impact fight choreography and practical, blood-soaked effects.
  • Zazie Beetz stars as Asia Reaves, who infiltrates a luxury New York high-rise to search for her missing sister and confront a satanic elite.
  • Reviewers consistently highlight Beetz’s physically committed performance after extensive stunt training, calling it a standout action showcase.
  • Several outlets note thin plotting and repetitive set pieces, with some saying the film’s escalating mayhem reduces dramatic stakes over time.
  • Co-written and directed by Kirill Sokolov with Alex Litvak, and featuring Myha’la, Patricia Arquette, Tom Felton and Heather Graham, the film is slated for a March 27 theatrical rollout via New Line/Nocturna/Warner Bros.