The Things You Kill (2025)

The Things You Kill is an intense 2025 thriller that delves deep into grief, suspicion, and revenge. Directed and written by Alireza Khatami, this gripping story follows the unsettling journey of a university professor, Ali, who becomes consumed by the mysterious circumstances surrounding his ailing mother’s death.

As unsettling doubts gnaw at Ali, he turns to an unlikely accomplice — his enigmatic gardener, Hamit. What begins as an uneasy alliance spirals into a chilling quest for vengeance, where blurred lines between justice and cruelty are explored. The film weaves psychological tension with emotional depth, offering audiences a dark, methodical narrative about how grief can drive one to desperate and dangerous extremes.

With haunting performances, somber settings, and a thought-provoking script, The Things You Kill promises to be a standout in contemporary thriller cinema. Its careful pacing and layered characters invite viewers to question the nature of retribution and the cost of unresolved pain.

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A dark, brooding tale of revenge and moral ambiguity, The Things You Kill challenges viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about loss, guilt, and the human capacity for violence.