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Don't Kill Me (2022): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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Don't Kill Me is a 2022 fantasy horror film directed by Andrea De Sica, starring Anita Caprioli as Amalia, Fabrizio Ferracane and Sergio Albelli. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $282,513 worldwide on a $3.6 million budget. IMDb users rate it 4.3/10. Stream it on Netflix.

IMDb rating
4.3/10
worldwide gross
$282.5K
Echo Score
16
budget
$3.6M
Don't Kill Me (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Andrea De Sica
Genres
Fantasy , Horror , Romance
Original language
Italian
Studio
Netflix
Budget
$3.6M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Don't Kill Me About?

The premise of Don't Kill Me without spoilers.

Following the death of her lover from a drug overdose, Mirta mysteriously revives and finds herself thrust into a dangerous and unfamiliar world. She must navigate this violent reality, uncovering secrets and facing unexpected threats as she struggles to understand her new existence and the circumstances surrounding her lover's death.

Don't Kill Me Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • female rear nudity
  • female topless nudity
  • drug
  • undead
  • resurrection
  • overdose
  • cannibalism
  • sex scene
  • male nudity
  • blood
  • torture
  • loss of father
+9 more
  • girl on top
  • 19 year old girl
  • teenage girl as protagonist
  • hunger for human flesh
  • female cannibal
  • female nudity
  • breasts
  • based on novel
  • female full frontal nudity
Where to watch

Where to Watch Don't Kill Me

Stream it on Netflix. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Don't Kill Me Cast & Characters

Anita Caprioli leads the cast as Amalia, with Fabrizio Ferracane as Luca Bertozzi and Sergio Albelli as Piero. Directed by Andrea De Sica; 10 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Don't Kill Me Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Don't Kill Me 4.3/10. Our Echo Score gives it 16/100, strongest in art & craft (35) and weakest in rewatch factor (12).

16 /100

Don't Kill Me Echo Score Breakdown

The film delivers a predominantly negative impression across its components. Critics and viewers alike note that its aspirations in style and genre are undermined by weak narrative cohesion and unconvincing performances. The sparse praise for occasional cinematography does not compensate for the overall lack of engaging storytelling or effective sensory design. Consequently, the movie offers limited appeal and little incentive for repeat viewings.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 35

    Artistic execution falls short of the film’s ambitions. Critics describe the visual style as excessive yet insufficient, and users highlight a single redeeming element—sporadic photography—amid generally poor cinematography and editing. The direction appears weak, offering little coherence to the visual narrative. Overall, the production's craft contributes minimally to the viewing experience.

  • Character & Emotion 20

    Character work is consistently criticized for lacking authenticity. Multiple reviewers label the performances as fake, poorly written, and reliant on gratuitous content rather than genuine emotion. The chemistry among cast members is described as absent, and attempts at emotional resonance fall flat. In sum, the acting detracts from any potential engagement with the story.

  • Story & Flow 12

    The narrative is widely regarded as incoherent and derivative. Reviewers note a stale concept, a disjointed plot, and predictable, dumb storylines that fail to sustain interest. Pacing is described as plodding, with scenes that lack logical connection, culminating in an unsatisfying resolution. Consequently, the story offers little compelling drive.

  • Sensory Experience 25

    Sensory elements receive predominantly negative feedback. Sound design and musical scores are described as lame, while visual effects, especially CGI gore, are criticized as poorly executed. Though brief commendation is given to occasional photography, overall auditory and visual cohesion remains lacking, diminishing immersion. Thus, the sensory experience fails to support the film’s mood.

  • Rewatch Factor 12

    Rewatch appeal is minimal according to audience responses. Viewers repeatedly describe the film as boring, a waste of time, and only tolerable due to fleeting curiosity. The lack of narrative momentum and engaging elements provides little incentive to view the movie again. Overall, the film offers negligible replay value.

Box office

Don't Kill Me Box Office & Budget

Don't Kill Me grossed $282,513 worldwide on a $3.6 million budget, 8% of what it cost.

2022 box office

Worldwide gross

$282.5K

8% of its budget back

International
$282.5K
Budget
$3.6M
Videos

Don't Kill Me Videos

The clip of Don't Kill Me.

Details

Don't Kill Me Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “ต้องฆ่า” and “Não Me Mate”.

Also known as
  • ต้องฆ่า
  • Não Me Mate
  • 돈 킬 미
  • Ne me tue pas
  • Ölmeye Hazır Değilim
  • Đừng Giết Tôi
  • 不要杀我
  • Nie zabijaj mnie
  • No me mates
  • Döda mig inte
  • אל תהרגי אותי
  • НЕ УБИВАЙ МЕНЯ
+5 more
  • 活口
  • Nu mă ucide
  • Ne ölj meg
  • 私を殺さないで
  • Не вбивай мене

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FAQ

Don't Kill Me FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Don't Kill Me, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Don't Kill Me?

Don't Kill Me runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Don't Kill Me released?

Don't Kill Me was released on February 21, 2022.

Who directed Don't Kill Me?

Don't Kill Me was directed by Andrea De Sica.

More films by Andrea De Sica

Who is in the cast of Don't Kill Me?

Don't Kill Me stars Anita Caprioli as Amalia, Fabrizio Ferracane as Luca Bertozzi and Sergio Albelli as Piero, among 10 credited actors.

Where can I watch Don't Kill Me?

In the US, Don't Kill Me is streaming on Netflix (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Don't Kill Me make at the box office?

Don't Kill Me grossed $282,513 worldwide on a budget of $3.6 million.

How is Don't Kill Me rated?

Don't Kill Me has 4.3/10 on IMDb, 46% on TMDB and 1.8/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Don't Kill Me have a post-credit scene?

No. Don't Kill Me has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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