AceShowbiz - They Will Kill You made its world premiere at SXSW, closing the festival with a dark and intense story centered on a sinister cult. The film, co-written and directed by Kirill Sokolov alongside co-writer Alex Litvak, delivers a gripping blend of action and horror with a sharp "eat the rich" undertone.

At the heart of the film is Zazie Beetz portraying Asia Reaves, a determined woman who takes a job as a maid at The Virgil, a century-old apartment building in New York City known for housing the elite. However, Asia’s true intentions become clear as the narrative escalates into a high-stakes battle involving a Satanic sisterhood that seeks to maintain their power through violent means.

They Will Kill You fits within a recent trend of films focusing on women confronting cults, following titles like Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, Forbidden Fruits, and Seekers of Infinite Love, which also premiered around the same time. The movie combines suspenseful action sequences with a thematic exploration of class conflict and survival.

The film’s premiere at SXSW was met with strong attention for its energetic storytelling and Beetz’s compelling performance. The story’s setting in a historic New York apartment building adds a layer of intrigue, contrasting the opulence of the elite with the brutal undercurrents of the cult that lurks within.

They Will Kill You promises to be a thrilling addition to the genre, delivering both excitement and a provocative social commentary wrapped in a bloody, fast-paced narrative. Fans of horror and action films will find much to appreciate in this provocative new entry.