London Mums Magazine attended a screening of They Will Kill You at Vue West End (Leicester Square). Here’s what the contributors had to say:
Despite not being a fan of horror films, I decided to attend the screening of They Will Kill You. Curious and a little apprehensive, I found myself drawn in the film’s clever mix of scares and comedy. Proving that even a horror skeptic can enjoy a story that knows how to balance fright with fun.
They Will Kill You is one of those films that relies more on atmosphere than big moments. It doesn’t rush into anything — instead, it slowly builds this constant feeling that something isn’t right, and that tension carries through pretty much the entire film.
What works best is how real it feels. The acting is solid across the board, and the characters react in ways that actually make sense, which makes the danger feel more believable. You’re not just watching things happen — you feel the pressure building along with them.
The visuals also do a lot of heavy lifting. It’s quite dark, with a lot of tight, enclosed spaces that make everything feel more intense and uncomfortable. Nothing looks overdone, but it all adds to the mood in a subtle way.
The film is directed by Kirill Sokolov, who’s known for his earlier film Why Don’t You Just Die!. This is his first English-language project, and you can tell he has a very distinct style. He mixes dark humour with sudden bursts of violence and chaos, which gives the film a slightly unpredictable edge. At its best, it makes the film feel fresh and different from standard thrillers, but at times it can feel a bit uneven or like it’s juggling too many tones.
You can also see that he’s more focused on creating a mood than telling a tightly structured story. That works for most of the film, especially in how the tension builds, but it does mean the plot feels a bit loose in places.
The story also leaves a few things unexplained, especially towards the end, which might be frustrating depending on what you like in a film.
Overall, it’s a solid thriller that sticks with you more because of how it feels than what actually happens. Not perfect, but worth watching if you like tense, films.
I am a mother of two teenagers and a London Mums magazine’s contributor. I review attractions, movies, restaurants, toys. In my profile picture, I am together with my partner in crime and London Mums’ editor Monica Costa.
