As a die-hard fan of time-travel movies and slasher flicks, I simply couldn’t resist diving into Netflix’s latest offering, “Time Cut“. Despite the mixed reviews and familiar premise, I found myself captivated by this thrilling ride that seamlessly blends elements from classics like “Back to the Future” and “Scream”.
Despite receiving mediocre ratings and a familiar plotline, the recently released sci-fi horror movie “Time Cut” on Netflix has managed to climb to the top spot, garnering over 22 million views since its release on October 30th. Starring Madison Bailey from “Outer Banks” and Antonia Gentry from “Ginny & Georgia”, this Netflix production has proven popular with viewers despite a low audience rating of 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, as well as a 26% score from critics.
The story revolves around Lucy (Bailey), a teenage tinkerer with a knack for invention, who stumbles upon a time machine and journeys back to 2003, the very year her sister Summer (Gentry) was brutally killed by a mysterious figure known as the “Sweetly Slasher.” With the responsibility of solving this crime resting on her shoulders, Lucy must navigate carefully to avoid any alterations in the timeline or disrupting her own reality.
As stated by The Hollywood Reporter, Time Cut was described as a blend of “Back to the Future” and “Scream.” The movie is rich with reminiscences from the 2000s, encompassing fashion, music, and more, which some critics find problematic. For instance, Matt Donato of the AV Club points out this aspect in his review.
Although brief mentions of ’00s mall trends or outdated tech add a quick, trivial thrill, they don’t offer much depth in story development… Spotting items like Juicy Couture and Uggs as fashion choices in Sweetly High’s corridors brings back memories, but these references mainly serve as amusing visual jokes.
Time Cut Is a Familiar Thrill Ride
The narrative of “Time Cut” seems to share some resemblance with the 2023 film “Totally Killer“, where Kiernan Shipka portrays a teen who unintentionally travels back to 1987, aiming to halt a serial killer whose actions affected her own family. Interestingly, although “Time Cut” started production in 2021, which is two years before “Totally Killer“, its familiar structure has sparked criticism from some horror enthusiasts like Paul Lê of Bloody Disgusting, who find it lacking originality due to a “been there, done that” quality. Beyond the horror community, Ben Travis of Empire predicts that “Time Cut” will quickly be forgotten once it concludes.
What’s behind such a large audience? Although many positive viewers on Rotten Tomatoes find Time Cut to be an entertaining experience, as Travis suggests, it’s ultimately not very memorable. Some viewers also enjoyed the movie, but were frustrated by its unexpected twist ending, according to The Independent. It’s possible that the film’s release around Halloween boosted its popularity on Netflix, but we’ll see if Time Cut can maintain its appeal on the streaming service in the long run.
Under the direction of Hannah Macpherson, renowned for her work on shows like Hulu’s anthology series “Into the Dark”, the script was penned by Macpherson and Michael Kennedy, who are also behind the writing of “Freaky”, another slasher film with a twist about body swapping. Notably, “Time Cut” is one of the final projects that cinematographer Halyna Hutchins worked on before her tragic passing on the set of “Rust”.
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2024-11-07 02:03