The year 2025 might be bringing us shiny new tech and perhaps a few more streaming service subscriptions, but for fans of the grittier side of cinema, it's also slated to deliver a new horror flick titled "Scissors." From what I've gathered, this isn't your typical jump-scare fest. It delves into a much darker, more unsettling territory, focusing on a serial killer known only as "Scissors."
It sounds like the premise is pretty grim: this killer is specifically targeting the LGBTQ+ community, using hookup apps and, well, the reference material gets quite graphic about the methods. It paints a picture of a predator whose brutality escalates with each crime. This kind of subject matter is always a tightrope walk for filmmakers, aiming to shock and disturb without being gratuitous or exploitative.
We're looking at a runtime of about 1 hour and 38 minutes, and the IMDb rating is currently sitting at a 6.0 out of 10, based on 135 user ratings. It's interesting to see that it's categorized under "Terror," which is a pretty broad brush, but given the plot description, it certainly fits.
The film is directed by B.J. Hendricks and Rob Mulligan, with Hendricks also co-writing the script alongside Robbie Lopez and Rob Mulligan. And yes, Eric Roberts is listed among the stars, which, for anyone who follows his prolific career, is hardly a surprise. He's joined by B.J. Hendricks and Rob Mulligan themselves in the cast.
Looking at the production details, it seems to be an independent effort, with an estimated budget of around $25,000. That's a shoestring budget for a feature film, especially one dealing with such intense themes. It's often in these lower-budget productions that you find raw creativity and a willingness to push boundaries, for better or worse.
There are a few user reviews already popping up, and one particularly colorful one from "kungfuvampire" certainly sets a tone. It humorously (and graphically) lists off elements like "peniles get chopped," "indie horror slasher smut," and "really nice push broom cop mustaches," concluding that if these things appeal, then "Scissors" is the movie for you. It's a very specific, almost tongue-in-cheek endorsement that highlights the film's niche appeal.
"Scissors" is set for a US release on September 2, 2025. It's a project that seems to be aiming for a visceral, perhaps even controversial, impact. Whether it succeeds in delivering a compelling narrative alongside its shock value remains to be seen, but it's definitely one to keep an eye on if you're drawn to the darker corners of independent horror.
