“Time Cut” is a thriller movie starring Madison Bailey and Antonia Gentry.
“Time Cut” is a high school teen movie that takes viewers on a journey through time, reminiscent of the classic “Back to the Future” (1985), but with a sinister twist involving serial killers. Imagine a blend of slasher horror meeting the narrative style of Disney+ series, stripped of all the humor. At first glance, it seems like an impossible mix, but “Time Cut” manages to pull it off, albeit with varying degrees of success.
Plot
Lucy, a highly intelligent young girl, is haunted by the death of her sister two decades ago. Although she never met her sister, the tragic memory of her death torments Lucy and the entire town. Out of nowhere, Lucy stumbles upon a device that allows her to travel back in time, coincidentally to the era when the murders took place. Aware of the devastating impact of these events, Lucy decides to alter the course of history.
About the Film
From the outset, “Time Cut” is a film that doesn’t aim for high artistic or narrative pretensions. It has the feel of a typical teenage TV series and, taking advantage of the Halloween season, Netflix dips its toes into the slasher genre. However, don’t expect a gore fest; this is a light, family-friendly movie particularly aimed at younger audiences. It adheres strictly to the narrative and visual formulas of such productions: teenage protagonists, a high school setting, and an aesthetic that avoids stirring up too much conflict.
“Time Cut” neither demands much from its viewers nor aspires to much in terms of script or character development. It simply mixes a couple of genres, tells a light story, and offers a film that, within five minutes of watching, you’ll likely forget entirely. The movie hovers somewhere between a thriller, a slasher, and a high school teen drama. In essence, it doesn’t excel on any level.
That being said, it is a perfect production for teenagers, designed specifically with this audience in mind. It’s an ideal offering for the Halloween season, much like the Michael Myers masks that end up discarded without leaving any lasting impression.
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