The Things You Kill

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Henry D @Henry_Domke Oct 9, 2026 An odd mix of bland, confusing, and creepy. The locations in Turkey were interesting and the acting was okay, but neither was enough to keep us engaged. We quit after an hour. See more

Yuvraj C @RT69359432 Sep 18, 2026 I had watched Khatami's earlier Political vignettes "Terrestrial Verses" and was very impressed and was expecting something on similar lines but this turned out to be totally different, very personal film. how personal, the lead protagonist character named 'Ali' he hires a gardner named 'Reza'. Reza is completely opposite of Ali. together they formed name 'Alireza' implying both characters are the alter ego of the director. Film demands your attention throught because almost every action by each character is intended to carry the story. If you like cerebral cinema, ponder on and do analysis then this is a must watch film. See more

hip C @hipCRANK Apr 1, 2026 Fresh from an American education, Ali is a thought-provoking professor posing deep questions to malleable minds whilst dealing with daily grinds. Eager to start a family, he faces pressure to step up as the man of the house, whilst clashing with his commandeering father. Infertility, trauma, guilt, grief, duality of self – the usual family affair. A quiet, moody piece, "The Things You Kill" morphs into a taut thriller that references many seemingly inconsequential images. Attention must be paid. The tables turn mid-film with a mirror scene transforming the main character into a David Lynch darkness. Reality is muddied as the plot train veers off the previously straight tracks. Cinematographically exquisite, barren scenery and saturated dusty interiors make for an unsettling yet inviting watch. Even when it is unclear as to what is being watched. A killer ending is both open ended enough to invite heated discussion, and revealing enough to satisfy the journey. Confusion can be terrific. See more

MB C @MB.Cinema Jan 18, 2026 The Things You Kill is a slow burning crime drama that uses restraint and psychological tension over conventional thrills.....What begins as an intimate portrait of family pressure and grief gradually slips into moral ambiguity and quiet menace.....The script reframes revenge not as catharsis, but as a mirror reflecting inherited violence and fractured identity.....Its symbolism and silences are carefully woven into the narrative, rewarding patience rather than demanding shock....The deliberate pacing may test some viewers, especially before the central conflict fully emerges....Still, The Things You Kill is a haunting, thoughtful film that lingers by asking whether confronting the past truly frees us or reshapes us in its image..... See more

Robert S @RT89139686 Dec 23, 2025 I suppose some will see this exercise in existentialism fascinating. I found it confounding and unnecessary. Two-thirds of the way through the film, actors playing one role switch to assume a different role. And one actor becomes a substitute for a dog. Tiresome and over-thought. See more

Vincent S. @Vin_E_At_The_Movies Dec 17, 2025 This is a little overrated but still a compelling revenge thriller with a story that gets you involved in the plot and all the characters. I do think halfway through the story crumbles a little but the performances are outstanding! See more

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