TheNetflixhorrormovieTime Cuttells the story of science-loving teenager Lucy Field (Madison Bailey) who has always heard about the disturbing death of her sisterLucy (Antonia Gentry), who was killed by the Sweetly Slasher in 2003. After traveling back to 2003, Lucy sets out to right this wrong and learns a lot of lessons in the process.
AlthoughI was skeptical about the time travel premiseof this movie, I lovedTime Cutand think it’s worth watching for anyone who is a fan of horror, time travel stories, or revisiting the 2000s.There are many reasons why I enjoyed watchingTime Cut, and I think it’s a great choice for fans of the horror genre looking for some entertainment as Halloween wraps up.
Why I Loved The Netflix Horror Movie Time Cut
I was pleasantly surprised by the Netflix horror movieTime CutbecauseI found Lucy, Summer, and Quinn (Griffin Gluck) to be charming, endearing, and sweet characters.They bond because they realize that they have all felt lonely, insecure, and misunderstood. Lucy has been searching for someone who appreciates her since she has been living in the shadow of her sister’s tragic and disturbing death, and Quinn has pined for Summer while wondering if he will ever have a real friend. Sure,the terrifying killer in this slasher moviemay be in the background of the entire story, but the real focus is on these three compelling characters.
I also appreciated thatTime Cutfeatures an LGBTQ+ love story, as there needs to be more representation in the horror genre. Summer and Emmy (Megan Best) are in love, and Emmy wrote Summer a letter expressing her pain over Summer keeping their relationship a secret.Time Cutis ahorror movie with a memorable love storyand I’m so glad that Lucy saves Summer, which means that Summer and Emmy can be together.
I also can’t help but find the 2000s setting ofTime Cutcharming.I was a teenager in the mid-2000s and enjoyed the nostalgic throwback of seeing crop tops, Ugg boots, and hearing hit singles like “Complicated” by Avril Lavigne and “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton. I loved when Lucy visits her high school in 2003 and is shocked by the fashion. And I thought it was smart and fun to include the Hilary Duff song “So Yesterday” in that scene.Time Cutcaptured the energy of this time period perfectly. This is a movie that reallyleans into its setting and atmosphere.
Although I was originally skeptical of howTime Cutwould discuss time travel, since this can be corny and illogical,I like how Quinn talks about paradoxes. As we saw inthe shocking ending ofThe Butterfly Effect,someone can’t alter one part of their history without ruining some other parts. Lucy shows her bravery and selflessness when she decides that she would rather save Summer than save herself.
Sure, the ending ofTime Cutmight be a little corny, and some might question how Lucy can stay in 2003. But I think it’s okay to enjoy this peaceful ending and be glad that Summer and Lucy get to be the sisters that they never could be.
What Did Time Cut’s Director Hannah Macpherson Say About The Movie?
Director Hannah Macpherson has talked about the themes ofTime Cutin several interviews, including the emotional journey that Lucy and Summer go on.She toldComingsoon.netthat she liked “the sister relationship” when she read the screenplay, which was written by Michael Kennedy. She explained;
“It was like this love story of two sisters who are torn apart by time and violence, and to see them come together and then both have to sort of come to terms with what they would be willing to sacrifice for the other, it just broke my heart.”
Macpherson explained that thetragedies that some families unfortunately experience aren’t often part of a slasher movie’s storyline, which is why I likeTime Cutso much. It’s true that although there is along list of amazing slasher moviesout there, they can focus on more superficial aspects of the main character’s lives. LikeScreamandHalloweentalk about the trauma of being a final girl,Time Cutdiscusses what happens when someone learns that everything they thought about their life wasn’t actually true. Although Lucy must have guessed that her parents decided to have her because they were mourning the loss of their daughter,Lucy is shocked to find out her mom and dad only wanted one child. She has to come to terms with the fact that she wouldn’t have existed if not for Summer’s violent and dark death. That’s not an easy thing to think about, that’s for sure.
After watchingTime Cuton Netflix, I look forward to seeing what other horror movies Michael Kennedy might write, along with what other projects Hannah Macpherson will work on next.
