Time Cut: Trailer, Release date, cast, plot, & Everything we know About the Time Travel Slasher film

The excitement surrounding Time Cut is palpable. The debut trailer recently dropped, promising a thrilling blend of horror and nostalgia. 

This upcoming Netflix film, described as Back to the Future meets Scream, centers on Lucy Field, a high school senior and amateur inventor who accidentally discovers a time machine. As she travels back to the early 2000s, Lucy faces a race against time to prevent her sister’s murder by an unknown killer. The film merges heartfelt sisterly bonds with pulse-pounding slasher moments. The trailer hints at a fun, retro experience filled with early 2000s vibes and a few surprises.

This article will delve into everything you need to know about Time Cut, from its plot and cast details to the filmmakers behind the scenes. With the film's release just around the corner, you won't want to miss the exciting insights we have in store. Stay tuned for continuous updates as new information unfolds!

Release date & Where to Watch

Time Cut is set to premiere on Netflix on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, perfectly timed for Halloween festivities. 

Plot

Time Cut follows Lucy Field, a high school senior and amateur inventor, who inadvertently discovers a time machine and is transported back to 2003—the year her older sister, Summer, was murdered by an unknown killer. Haunted by the tragic loss, Lucy is determined to prevent the murder and uncover the identity of the masked assailant.

As she navigates the challenges of the early 2000s, Lucy faces the dilemma of altering the course of her family's history while trying to blend into the past. 

The film merges elements of teen comedy and horror, packed with nostalgia and thrilling slasher moments. Set to an upbeat Avril Lavigne soundtrack, Time Cut promises a fun throwback experience as Lucy races against time to save her sister and solve the mystery that has haunted her family for years.

Cast

• Madison Bailey (Outer Banks, Black Lightning) as Lucy Field
• Antonia Gentry (Ginny & Georgia, Raising Dion) as Summer Field
• Michael Shanks (Virgin River, Altered Carbon) as Gil
• Griffin Gluck (Tall Girl, Locke & Key)
• Rachael Crawford (When Night Is Falling, Possessor)
• Jordan Pettle (Murdoch Mysteries, American Woman)
• Megan Best (Nobody, Seance) as Emmy Golden
• Samuel Braun (Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, The Way Home)
• Sydney Sabiston (All Fun and Games, Acting Good) as Val Vaughn
• Kataem O’Connor (The Way Home, Heartland)
• Summer H. Howell as Jessica
• Adam Hurtig as Deputy Craven
• Gwendolyn Collins as Coach Jackie
• BJ Verot as The Slasher
• Dutchess Cayetano as Flash Mob Dancer
• Chess Tomlinson as Tesla Woman
• Elena Howard-Scott as Store Clerk
• Colleen Furlan as Flash Mob Dancer

Official Trailer

Filming

Filming for Time Cut was initially scheduled to take place in Winnipeg, Canada, from June 21 to July 28, 2021. However, filming commenced on July 6 and wrapped up in August 2021. The cinematography was handled by Tony Mirza and Halyna Hutchins, who worked on the project before her final film, Rust. Although the production utilized unloaded firearms, standard safety protocols were rigorously followed to ensure the safety of the entire cast and crew   .

Behind the Scenes

Time Cut brings together the talents of director Hannah Macpherson and writer Michael Kennedy, who previously collaborated on the slasher-comedy Freaky. Macpherson, known for her work on horror series like School Spirits and Into the Dark, will both direct and co-write the film alongside Kennedy. Produced by Christopher Landon, it promises a fresh twist on the slasher genre.