Cutting Class
Cutting Class

Cutting Class

1989Movie91 minEnglish

High school student Paula Carson's affections are being sought after by two of her classmates: Dwight, the "bad boy", and Brian, a disturbed young man who has just been released from a mental hospital where he was committed following the suspicious death of his father. Soon after being released, more murders start happening. Is Brian back to his old tricks, or is Dwight just trying to eliminate the competition?

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Director: Rospo Pallenberg Jr.Genres: Horror, Comedy, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a bizarre twist of fate, high schooler Dwight has been framed for the murder of his own father. Desperate to clear his name and avoid prison, he must team up with his former girlfriend, the school's most popular girl, and a quirky horror movie aficionado. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover a series of gruesome killings at their school, all while trying to evade a suspicious cult leader and a killer who seems to be targeting Dwight's friends.

Critical Reception

Cutting Class is a cult classic slasher film, often remembered for its blend of dark humor and suspenseful moments. While not a critical darling upon release, it has gained a dedicated following over the years for its unique premise and early appearances of notable actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intentional campiness and gore.
  • Noted for its early performance by a young Brad Pitt.
  • Seen as a fun, albeit derivative, entry in the slasher genre.

Google audience: Audience reception is mixed, with some appreciating its B-movie charm and humor, while others find it to be a predictable and low-budget horror flick.

Fun Fact

This film features one of Brad Pitt's earliest acting roles, where he plays the character of 'Dwight's Friend'.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Brad Pitt stars in this flick about a killer on the loose at a high school in SoCal_** A student (Donovan Leitch Jr.) returns to high school in the Los Angeles area after spending time in a mental asylum and tries to renew friendships...
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Before the shop teachers could get a hold of me, before I was in college and my parents finally had time to be at home, this was the film that taught me "righty tighty, lefty loosey." Unfortunately that was about all it was good for at the ...