Kill Me
Kill Me

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Kill Me

2019
Movie
3 min
Kazakh

Insights

IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic85
Google Users89%
Director: Ari AsterGenres: Horror, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A grieving mother is haunted by the spirit of her deceased daughter, and the line between her own grief and the girl's soul begins to blur. As she tries to understand what is happening, she uncovers shocking secrets about her family's past.

Critical Reception

Ari Aster's directorial debut was met with widespread critical acclaim for its unsettling atmosphere, powerful performances, and masterful direction. Critics lauded its blend of supernatural horror with profound explorations of grief and familial trauma. The film is often cited as a modern classic in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its deeply disturbing psychological horror and emotional weight.

  • Toni Collette's performance as the grieving mother was universally acclaimed.

  • The film's deliberate pacing and ambiguous narrative contribute to its unnerving effect.

Google audience: Audiences were deeply impressed by the film's intense atmosphere and the raw emotional power of its performances, particularly Toni Collette. Many found it a terrifying and thought-provoking experience, though some noted its bleakness and slow burn might not be for everyone.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival; won multiple awards for Best Actress (Toni Collette) and Best Director.

Fun Fact

The film's unsettling miniatures and detailed dollhouse sets were crafted by the production design team to visually represent the protagonist's fractured mental state and her feelings of being trapped.

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