Is They Will Kill You appropriate for children?

# Parental Guide: They Will Kill You This R-rated thriller combines strong violence, graphic horror elements, and heavy language throughout. The film features a woman trapped in a sinister apartment building with a dark history of disappearances. Due to intense gore, profanity, and disturbing scenes, it's not suitable for children or sensitive viewers.

What age is They Will Kill You suitable for?

Our verdict for They Will Kill You is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is They Will Kill You safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2026

Rating

Genre

Action, Comedy, Horror

Synopsis

A woman answers a help wanted ad to be a housekeeper in a mysterious high-rise in New York City, not realizing she is entering a community that has seen a number of disappearances over the years and may be under the grip of a Satanic cult.

Cast

Zazie Beetz

Asia Reaves

Myha'la

Maria Reaves

Paterson Joseph

Tom Felton

Kevin

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Parents also checked

Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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