Jump Cut

A group of college students making a student film find themselves terrorized by a masked killer. As the body count rises, they realize the killer is targeting them based on their roles in the film. With the line between fiction and reality blurring, they must fight for their lives before they become the final cut.

Jump Cut is a low-budget slasher film that garnered minimal attention during its release. It is often overlooked in discussions of 1990s horror, with critics noting its derivative nature and predictable plot. While it attempts to add a meta-narrative about filmmaking, its execution is generally considered weak, appealing mostly to niche fans of the slasher subgenre.

• Often criticized for its unoriginality and reliance on standard slasher tropes.

• Praised by some for its earnest, albeit low-budget, attempt at a meta-horror concept.

• Generally considered a forgettable entry in the slasher genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Jump Cut are scarce due to its limited release and niche appeal. Those that exist generally echo critical sentiments, finding it a competently made but unremarkable slasher film with little to distinguish it from others in its category.

The film was shot on 16mm film, contributing to its distinct, low-budget aesthetic.