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Scissor
Rama, a zealous sensitive youth of 28, has blinded his girlfriend in a fight with scissors. He is going to be sentenced to lex talionis (blinding of one of his eyes) in the court tomorrow. The night before the hearing, his influential father bails him out for one night by paying a lot of money, so Rama can be with his family the last night. But Rama has other plans. He takes the opportunity and helped by a friend, he goes to the south of Iran as a camera operator with a filming group to exit the country illegally. He makes a mistake and takes money from the bank and the police trace him. Rama pays money to some smugglers and they send him to a deserted island to wait for a launch that will take him abroad. Fate has something different in store for Rama and he falls for a pregnant woman on the island.
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Plot Summary
A group of young people are targeted by a killer in a wheelchair who wields a pair of large scissors. The film follows their desperate attempts to survive the night as the killer systematically hunts them down in a secluded location.
Critical Reception
Scissor (2016) is an independent horror film that received mixed to negative reviews, primarily noted for its low budget and derivative slasher tropes. While some appreciated its commitment to old-school horror elements, many critics found the execution lacking in originality, compelling performances, and narrative coherence.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its straightforward slasher approach, appealing to fans of the genre.
Criticized for its predictable plot and uninspired scares.
Noted for its low-budget aesthetic and limited production values.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Scissor' are scarce, but generally indicate a divided opinion. Some viewers found it to be a fun, if unoriginal, throwback to 80s slashers, while others were disappointed by its lack of innovation and technical shortcomings.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by an independent studio and gained some attention on the horror circuit for its relentless, albeit low-budget, gore and suspense.
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