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Don't Kill It (2017): Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Don't Kill It is a 2017 action horror film directed by Mike Mendez. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes and earned $8,196 worldwide. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.

IMDb rating
5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
93%
worldwide gross
$8.2K
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Don't Kill It (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Director
Mike Mendez
Genres
Action , Fantasy , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Don't Kill It About?

The premise of Don't Kill It without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

A terrifying force descends upon a small Mississippi town, possessing people and unleashing chaos. A seasoned demon hunter, portrayed by Dolph Lundgren, recognizes the threat and teams up with a doubtful FBI agent. Together, they must confront the possessed killer and find a way to stop the escalating horror and return peace to the community.

Don't Kill It Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • sex scene
  • nightmare
  • blood
  • murder
  • prostitute
  • hunter
  • possession
  • woods
  • fbi agent
  • shooting a dog
  • self sacrifice
  • shotgun
+38 more
  • blood splatter
  • killed with a meat cleaver
  • meat cleaver
  • burned by boiling water
  • monster hunter
  • demon hunter
  • demonic possession
  • priest
  • pastor
  • police officer
  • flashback
  • mississippi
  • bolas
  • net gun
  • drunk
  • shot in the arm
  • removing a bullet
  • town meeting
  • chainsaw
  • killed with an axe
  • axe
  • axe in the back
  • shot in the head
  • killed with a chainsaw
  • christmas
  • santa claus suit
  • hit by a truck
  • church
  • reference to the exorcist
  • poison
  • head blown off
  • grenade
  • suicide by hand grenade
  • finger bitten off
  • black eyed
  • massacre
  • murdered with an axe
  • slasher
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Crew

The Director of Don't Kill It

Directed by Mike Mendez.

Ratings

Don't Kill It Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Don't Kill It 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.

Plot

Don't Kill It Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Don't Kill It from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Gabriel embarks on a hunting trip in the wilds of southern Mississippi, his loyal hound discovers a mysterious golden container, triggering a macabre sequence of events that will forever change their lives. This unforeseen find leads to a horrifying turn of events, including a savage attack by the beloved pet on Gabriel himself. In a moment of desperation, Gabriel is forced to take down his beloved dog, only to return home and fall prey to an otherworldly influence that transforms him into a cold-blooded killer. What was once a harmless man is turned into a ravenous beast, mercilessly taking the lives of his own family before being slain by his neighbor, Marcus.

Full summary

The whole story of Don't Kill It, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Don't Kill It Box Office

Don't Kill It grossed $8,196 worldwide.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$8.2K

International
$8.2K
Videos

Don't Kill It Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Don't Kill It.

Don't Kill It Official Trailer 1 (2017) - Dolph Lundgren Movie
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Don't Kill It?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What prompts Gabriel's transformation into a killer?

Cars

Cars in Don't Kill It

17 cars on screen, including the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 1973 International Harvester Scout II.

All 17 cars
  • 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe in Don't Kill It 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Important role
  • 1973 International Harvester Scout II in Don't Kill It 1973 International Harvester Scout II Important role
  • 2012 Toyota Camry in Don't Kill It 2012 Toyota Camry Important role
  • Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster in Don't Kill It Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster Minor role
Details

Don't Kill It Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Cazador de demonios” and “A megölhetetlen”.

Also known as
  • Cazador de demonios
  • A megölhetetlen
  • Dolph Lundgren: Zombie Hunter
  • Не убивай его
  • Lovec démonů
  • The Demon Hunter
  • 别杀它
  • Не убиј га
  • 別殺它
  • 돈 킬 잇: 악마사냥꾼
  • Caçador de Demônios
  • Lovec démonov
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  • Pogromca Demonów
  • Ловец на демони
  • Не вбивай його
  • ドルフ・ラングレン ゾンビ・ハンター

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FAQ

Don't Kill It FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Don't Kill It?

Don't Kill It runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was Don't Kill It released?

Don't Kill It was released on March 3, 2017.

Who directed Don't Kill It?

Don't Kill It was directed by Mike Mendez.

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

Don't Kill It grossed $8,196 worldwide.

How is Don't Kill It rated?

Don't Kill It has 5.2/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60% on TMDB and 2.7/5 on Letterboxd.

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

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

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