F*** Marry Kill (2025) – Three Guys, One Killer Twist

Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5 Stars)

Released 03-07-2025

Watched 04-06-2025

Reviewed 04-16-2025

Rented from Apple TV+

"Hey, Everybody, she's in an F***, Marry Kill right now."

F Marry Kill is a fun concept that delivers just enough to keep you watching but not quite enough to leave a lasting impression. Directed by Laura Murphy and starring Lucy Hale, this romantic thriller flirts with genre conventions and leans on a familiar but entertaining premise. It’s a solid one-time watch, especially for fans of true crime, dating drama, and light suspense.

Lucy Hale plays Eva Vaughn, a true-crime fanatic whose friends push her into the world of dating apps. Things heat up quickly when a string of murders hits close to home. As she juggles three potential love interests, each guy seems more suspicious than the last. Eva starts to wonder if one of them is the notorious “Swipe Right Killer” everyone is talking about.

Hale is the highlight of the film. She brings just enough quirk and confidence to make Eva feel real. Whether she’s obsessively scrolling through her favorite murder podcast or getting flustered by a cute match, she’s relatable and likable from start to finish. The three men she dates are less interesting, mostly serving as plot devices to keep the mystery alive. Each one fits a predictable mold, and if you’ve seen a few thrillers, you might guess the killer long before Eva does.

The film tries to balance comedy and suspense, and while the blend mostly works, neither element reaches its full potential. The laughs are mild, and the scares are soft. The mystery moves quickly, and the film doesn’t waste much time, which helps keep it engaging. Still, it lacks the intensity that might have made the third act more thrilling. Some character choices feel too convenient, and the final reveal lands with a bit of a shrug rather than a gasp.

The film’s commentary on dating culture and our obsession with true crime is clever but underexplored. It raises some fun questions but doesn’t push them far enough to be memorable. The style is modern, with glossy visuals and an upbeat soundtrack that fit the target demographic.

In the end, F Marry Kill is entertaining while it lasts but unlikely to stick with you. It’s a great streaming pick for a Friday night when you’re in the mood for something playful with a splash of danger. Lucy Hale fans will be satisfied, but anyone looking for a tight mystery or a deeper story might walk away wanting more.