It seems Devil-worshipping cults are having a moment in film. We have gotten releases in back-to-back weeks here in March built around the premise. The first of those was Ready or Not 2, which opened last weekend. The second is They Will Kill You, an original action/horror film set in a creepy and ornate building in New York.

The film is centered on Asia Reaves (Zazie Beetz), who is fresh out of prison. Ten years earlier, she had tried to rescue her sister from their abusive father, but it went poorly. She ended up in prison. Her sister ended up back with her abusive father. Now that she’s free, Asia is determined to protect her sister.

But that’s not as easy as it sounds. Turns out, her sister recently took a job at a prestigious building in New York City. The building, The Virgil, is mysterious and exclusive, and has a checkered history with the help. Asia applies to an ad, lands the job, and tries to figure out what’s going on.

The people in the building seem nice at first, but they’re harboring a dark, and deadly secret. Soon, Asia is plunged into the middle of something unexpected as she tries to fulfill her promise.

This film comes from director Kirill Sokolov, who co-wrote the script with Alex Litvak. It’s an interesting and broad swing in terms of story and style. It also benefits from a crazy location—in this case a fancy and locked up high rise building in New York City.

The film also has a solid cast. Beetz is the lead, but the cast includes Myha’la as her sister, with Patricia Arquette, Tom Felton, and Heather Graham, among others, as those who live in the building. Everyone does a nice job in their roles. I particularly enjoyed Beetz, who gets the lead role here. She brings a quiet strength and intensity to the part that worked for the role.

This is a unique style too. It’s violent and gory, almost from the jump. It doesn’t waste a lot of time building character or story, rather jumping right into the action. The visual sequences work well, and the action sequences are entertaining and engaging. In particular, there’s a sequence with a fiery axe that was fascinating and engaging.

The story itself is OK. Some of the characters are funny. The ins-and-outs of the location, the world, and this cult itself aren’t fully explained. That isn’t totally necessary, but it might leave you with some questions. Still, the final act is wild, bloody, and satisfying in its own way. I could see this opening the door to a potential franchise. Either way, if you’re looking for a wild ride, this will fit the bill.

They Will Kill You opens nationwide on Friday, March 27.

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.