Time Cut

Time Travel, Terrible Acting, and a Slasher to Remember: 'Time Cut' Delivers the Zzzz!

Is 'Time Cut' the slasher film we’ve been waiting for or just another snooze-fest? Discover the truth behind Netflix’s latest attempt at horror!

Netflix has decided to jump on the horror-comedy trend with its latest release, 'Time Cut'. The film, starring Madison Bailey and Antonia Gentry, attempts to blend slasher elements with time travel, but sadly ends up being more of a snooze-fest than a thrill ride. Set against the backdrop of 2003, with its nostalgic throwbacks to fashion and music, 'Time Cut' tries to engage the audience with its storyline about Lucy (played by Madison Bailey) who travels back to save her sister Summer from a serial killer known as the Sweetly Slasher. However, instead of keeping us on the edge of our seats, the movie leaves many viewers prying their eyes open like a late-night Netflix binge gone wrong.

The storyline is set in a small town still trying to recover from the trauma of Summer's murder twenty years ago. Unfortunately, the lead performance comes off as flat and uninspired, as Lucy grapples with her two and a half expressions throughout her time-traveling dilemma. Critics have pointed out that the direction by MacPherson could have used a bit more spice, adding to the feeling that we're watching a budget film rather than a thrilling slasher flick. Instead of the heart-pounding tense moments we expect, we are treated to a series of underwhelming plot twists and predictable outcomes.

Musically, 'Time Cut' does aim for nostalgia with a soundtrack rich in mid-aughts hits, but even that falls flat as the songs fail to elevate the overall lackluster experience. While viewers hoped to get transported back in time to enjoy a spooky slumber party flick, they found themselves more lost than ever, wandering through a maze of confusing timelines and uninspired dialogue. The film inadvertently showcases just how difficult it is to effectively merge horror and comedy without landing firmly in the realm of disappointment.

As Lucy attempts to right the wrongs of the past, one has to wonder: does she achieve her ultimate goal, or do we, as viewers, just end up more confused than before? The answer may leave you chuckling with disbelief rather than horror. While 'Time Cut' could have harnessed its unique concept for some genuine scares, what it surprisingly delivers is a warning—time travel may cause additional side effects of dissatisfaction.

In the end, cinephiles looking for a good scare might want to skip this time warp and opt for classics instead. Fun fact: this is not the first time a film has attempted the time-travel-slash-horror concept, and many have done it far better, proving that sometimes, you can't just rely on nostalgia to save your plot. So, whether you’re a fan of the early 2000s or just curious about the latest Netflix add-on, maybe just stick to scrolling rather than sitting down for this ride!