You Killed Me First (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1985, You Killed Me First is a drama and horror film directed by Richard Kern, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. Elizabeth bristles at the religious directives of her parents, asserting her right to personhood outside demure hairstyles and turkey dinners, constructing voodoo dolls and entertaining other manners of dark drawing in her dank emo-den. When confronted with the humanity and hypocrisy of her tormentors, the young antihero vanquishes their belief systems (and bodies) asserting, "You killed me first!"
Who’s in it. You Killed Me First stars Lung Leg as Elizabeth, David Wojnarowicz as Dad, Karen Finley as Mom and Jessica Craig-Martin as Sister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, You Killed Me First has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch You Killed Me First page.
If you liked it. Fans of You Killed Me First tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch You Killed Me First (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for You Killed Me First change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is You Killed Me First worth watching?
- You Killed Me First holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in You Killed Me First?
- You Killed Me First stars Lung Leg, David Wojnarowicz, Karen Finley, Jessica Craig-Martin and Montanna Houston.
- When was You Killed Me First released?
- You Killed Me First was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.