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?Netflix's foray into the realm of time travel. Time Cut follows Lucy Field (Madison Bailey), who travels back in time to confront her sister’s murderer. Field is an aspiring scientist thrilled to have landed a NASA internship — but her joy is undercut by her parents' unresolved grief over the tragic murder of her older sister, Summer (Antonia Gentry), in 2003.

On the anniversary of Summer’s death, Lucy stumbles upon a time machine that sends her back to the days leading up to the tragedy. Determined to save her sister, Lucy faces the moral dilemma of altering her family's future while risking her own existence.

The film focuses on the bond between sisters. The chemistry between Bailey and Gentry is incredible, with the two perfectly projecting intimate sisterhood on-screen. A particularly touching moment involves a makeover scene that captures the nostalgic vibe of the early 2000s, with the film's focus on heartfelt connection on full show.

Despite its billing as slasher flick, the film doesn’t deliver the eeriness you’d expect from a film of that genre. The horror components feel underwhelming, lacking the tension and gore that could have placed the film more firmly within the genre. Key moments intended to be chilling instead feel muted, largely due to editing choices that avoid showing violence.

WHERE TO WATCH- You can watch the movie on Netflix or watch the trailer (runtime: 2:03)

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