Time Cut is a time-travel slasher film that ultimately falls short of its potential. Despite its intriguing premise—where protagonist Lucy returns to 2003 to prevent her sister's murder by the "Sweetly Slasher"—the execution leaves much to be desired. While the film taps into nostalgic moments with a soundtrack that includes hits from the early 2000s, its slasher elements fail to deliver on the gore and terror expected from the genre. The killer's presence is underwhelming, and the kills lack impact due to cautious editing and missed opportunities for suspense
Additionally, the film's pacing and tone struggle to maintain balance. The first half feels sluggish with excessive exposition, while the second half rushes through key moments without fully exploring the consequences of Lucy's time travel. The film also fails to distinguish itself from similar movies like Totally Killer, which did a better job blending humor and horror
While Time Cut provides lighthearted, sleepover horror for younger viewers, it won't leave a lasting impression or inspire nightmares. It is an easy watch, but one that lacks the originality and thrills that could have elevated it within the slasher genre