Other reviews:
” …there were too many stupid plot holes […] In ways, Don’t Kill Me did end up feeling like a spoof. Though always quite unintentionally, I’m sure. For the elements that did work, and the actors and effects, you should give this a chance. Just don’t expect a very coherent story in the end.” Heaven of Horror
“The gory elements in the film resonate with that of a slasher film, but the rest of the plot relies on the build-up of a drama which makes the entire film a bland plate of delicacies that could have been cooked better. The actors put minimal effort to make a lasting impression and it is a rather forgettable tale.” Leisure Byte
” …Don’t Kill Me (2021) convinces exclusively in the first part and in the purely visual aspect, leaving us to complain from the dramaturgical and script point of view where everything is sometimes stereotyped and not very characterized, leaving many plot holes in the narrative. Too bad, given the premise, genre and narrative, which are rather interesting.” L’occhio del cineasta [translated from Italian]
“The acting is to a good standard, the music is soft, and the makeup isn’t over-dramatic or offensive. Although, it would have been interesting if they had exaggerated the makeup and prosthetics. They are meant to be flesh-eating monsters, after all. The ending is probably the strongest part […] It is fast-paced and filled with action, with a nice conclusion.” 2/5 Ready Steady Cut
“the acting is just a little emo but good enough, and the film has interesting ideas with some meaningful world-building (despite needing expanding on). In some ways, the love story is the antithesis of the aforementioned Twilight and the sex perhaps unnecessary. If they were to do more, I’d watch them.” 6/10 Taliesin Meets the Vampires
“Disillusionment and anger are the key themes of Don’t Kill Me, the constant feeling of feeling abandoned and that (mandatory) transition from youth to adulthood. A dualism well expressed in Francesco Di Giacomo’s photography characterized by scenes with warm and fairytale lights in Mirta’s memories, which contrasts with cold, gloomy and dark colours in the present…” Universal Movies [translated from Italian]
” …the film seems to be more interested in showing us Mirta topless than in putting blood on the screen. It also means they could afford to put a song by The Weekend on the soundtrack […] While not the return to form for Italian horror […] Don’t Kill Me wasn’t quite the ‘R’ rated Twilight it easily could have turned into. It’s certainly better than other recent imports like Fallen, although that isn’t setting a very high bar.” Voices from the Balcony
” …with not making you value the core relationship between Mirta and Robin, nor getting you invested in Mirta’s other relationships, friends or family, the full impact of her coming back to life isn’t felt […] Add in not a whole lot of information about the Overdead, and Sara being a ends to a means for the story, than someone who could fully break things down, and it leaves you with a disappointing film.” 64% Wherever I Look
Cast and characters:
Alice Pagani … Mirta / Luna
Rocco Fasano … Robin
Silvia Calderoni … Sara
Fabrizio Ferracane … Luca Bertozzi
Sergio Albelli … Piero
Giacomo Ferrara … Ago
Anita Caprioli … Amalia
Francesca Alice Antonini … Miranda
Kateryna Aresi … Susy
Marco Boriero … Benandante
Marco Matteo Donat-Cattin … Hitter
Marco Pancrazi … Benandante (Mansarda)
Filming locations:
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Technical details:
1 hour 30 minutes
Aspect ratio: 2.39: 1
Original title:
Non mi uccidere
Italian trailer:
