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CUTS

Short: Thriller

After finding fleeting acceptance in a local Black barbershop, a socially isolated man’s obsession with the charismatic barber he forms a friendship with spirals out of control-threatening everything the barber holds dear.

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Cuts is a tense psychological thriller about identity, obsession, and the fragile bonds of trust. Ash, a socially awkward HR professional, seeks connection at a bustling barbershop, where he forms an unlikely friendship with Johnson, a charismatic barber. What begins as a series of casual haircuts and conversations grows into an unsettling obsession as Ash becomes fixated on Johnson’s life, his family, and his sense of belonging.

 

As Ash’s behavior grows increasingly erratic, Johnson begins to suspect something is deeply wrong. When Johnson discovers Ash has been secretly photographing him, his daughter Shea, and others, their friendship shatters. But Ash isn’t done—he returns to the barbershop, armed and desperate, forcing Johnson into a terrifying confrontation. In a chilling climax, Ash demands validation, forcing Johnson to confront his own fears and the dark reality of Ash’s fractured psyche.

CUTS is a gripping exploration of loneliness, identity, and the lengths people will go to feel seen. With razor-sharp tension and a haunting finale, the film delves into the complexities of human connection and the dangers of unchecked obsession

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