A Cut Above

In this grisly slasher film, a wealthy businessman is found brutally murdered, with his ex-wife, a former actress, becoming the prime suspect. As the investigation unfolds, more murders occur, each more gruesome than the last, leading to a terrifying chase. The killer, wielding a large carving knife, leaves a trail of blood and fear across the English countryside. The police race against time to unmask the murderer before they strike again.

A Cut Above, also known as 'Savage!', was a notable entry in the early 1980s slasher genre, particularly within the UK. While not achieving widespread critical acclaim upon release, it has since gained a cult following among horror enthusiasts for its atmospheric tension and surprising gore for its time. The film is often cited for its attempts to blend gothic horror elements with the burgeoning slasher tropes.

• Praised for its atmospheric build-up and unsettling suspense.
• Criticized for predictable plot points and some underdeveloped characters.
• Seen as a solid, if not groundbreaking, example of the slasher subgenre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally mixed, with some appreciating its vintage slasher feel and suspense, while others find the pacing slow and the plot somewhat convoluted.

The film was originally intended to be a more supernatural horror film before being retooled into a slasher.