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Kill Me Please (2017): Cast & Ratings

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Kill Me Please is a 2017 drama thriller directed by Anita Rocha da Silveira, starring Valentina Herszage as Bia, Júlia Roliz and Dora Freind. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes. Critics gave it 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

IMDb rating
5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
65%
Echo Score
62
Metascore
69
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Kill Me Please (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Kill Me Please About?

The premise of Kill Me Please without spoilers.

In Rio de Janeiro's wealthy Barra da Tijuca neighborhood, four high school girls—Bia, Michele, Mariana, and Renata—live privileged but detached lives. When a series of murders rocks their community, the friends become increasingly captivated by the victims and the unsettling events unfolding around them. Their morbid fascination blurs the boundaries between life and death, leading them down a dangerous path of obsession and threatening to unravel their friendships.

Kill Me Please Themes & Keywords

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  • lesbian
  • handball practice
  • girl talk
  • sports team
  • lgbt in brazil
  • lgbt horror
  • vomiting
  • church
  • blood
  • murder
  • wasteland
  • handball
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  • teenage girl
  • implied cunnilingus
  • title directed by female
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Cast & crew

Kill Me Please Cast & Characters

Valentina Herszage leads the cast as Bia, with Júlia Roliz as Michele and Dora Freind as Renata. Directed by Anita Rocha da Silveira; 10 actors are credited in all.

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Ratings

Kill Me Please Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Kill Me Please 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10. Our Echo Score gives it 62/100, strongest in art & craft (85) and weakest in story & flow (35).

62 /100

Kill Me Please Echo Score Breakdown

In terms of overall impression, Kill Me Please demonstrates a confident directorial vision and striking visual flair but is hindered by uneven narrative cohesion and pacing. Critics generally noted its energetic depiction of adolescent tension and bold genre blending, while several reviewers cited muddled rhythms and an underdeveloped plot. The film’s stylistic ambition and thematic vitality earn it recognition as a dynamic debut, even as its structural inconsistencies and polarizing tone temper its broader appeal.

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

  • Art & Craft 85

    In terms of art and craft, the film delivers a confident visual signature and meticulous production design. The safe pastel palettes in domestic scenes and high-contrast fantasy sequences demonstrate precise aesthetic control. Direction effectively channels youthful energy into kinetic compositions, though occasional uneven editing disrupts momentum. Overall, its balanced use of color and framing underscores a notable technical accomplishment that signals the director’s emerging stylistic voice.

  • Character & Emotion 70

    When it comes to character and emotion, Kill Me Please offers vivid portrayals of adolescent restlessness and desire. Performances capture a restless mix of fear and curiosity, reflecting credible chemistry among the ensemble. However, some voices point to thin character development, with motivations occasionally feeling underexplored. In sum, the film achieves moments of genuine resonance while also leaving certain emotional arcs insufficiently deep.

  • Story & Flow 35

    In terms of story and flow, the narrative ambitiously fuses slasher tropes with coming-of-age themes. Pacing fluctuates between energetic set pieces and slower expository sequences, leading to a sense of uneven rhythm. Critics and audiences alike observed that the film’s conceptual heterogeneity and a deliberately cryptic ending hinder overall coherence. Consequently, the plot engages intermittently but can feel conceptually fragmented throughout.

  • Sensory Experience 60

    When it comes to sensory experience, the film juxtaposes a rhythmic, retro-inflected soundtrack with stark visual contrasts. Sound design underscores moments of tension, though some viewers found the musical selections incongruous. The pastel color schemes and heightened fantasy visuals create a distinctive atmosphere. Overall, the blend of auditory and visual elements generates a memorable aesthetic, albeit one that may divide viewers on its tonal consistency.

  • Rewatch Factor 45

    Regarding rewatch factor, Kill Me Please offers enough stylistic flair and thematic ambiguity to prompt repeat viewings. The film’s layered imagery and genre hybridization invite further analysis, particularly for its symbolic use of color and tension. Yet, its uneven pacing and unresolved narrative threads may limit its lasting appeal for some audiences. Ultimately, it possesses moderate replay value for those intrigued by its bold, if occasionally flawed, design.

Details

Kill Me Please Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Zhe Jiu Shi Ming” and “Giết Tôi Đi”.

Also known as
  • Zhe Jiu Shi Ming
  • Giết Tôi Đi

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Kill Me Please FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Kill Me Please, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Kill Me Please?

Kill Me Please runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Kill Me Please released?

Kill Me Please was released on September 1, 2017.

Who directed Kill Me Please?

Kill Me Please was directed by Anita Rocha da Silveira.

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Who is in the cast of Kill Me Please?

Kill Me Please stars Valentina Herszage as Bia, Júlia Roliz as Michele and Dora Freind as Renata, among 10 credited actors.

How is Kill Me Please rated?

Kill Me Please has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic.

Does Kill Me Please have a post-credit scene?

No. Kill Me Please has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Kill Me Please in?

The original language of Kill Me Please is Portuguese.

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