"Ready Or Not 2," "They Will Kill You," And The Decline Of Social Satire Horror

Critical Darlings · Apr 2, 2026 · 1h 10m

This week we’re eating the rich with two new horror films that share devilishly similar premises: Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come and They Will Kill You both feature women fighting back against satanic cults run by rich elites in order to protect an estranged younger sister, written with wry humor aimed at the ultra-wealthy. Neither film did particularly well critically or at the box office, but they raise a fascinating question for Critical Darlings: Has the Trump-era social satire horror film finally run out of steam?In this episode, Richard and Alison trace this specific strain of…