Bad Day for the Cut
Seen it?2017 | 99 min | Thriller, Drama, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved In Cold Blood, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A middle-aged Irish farmer, who still lives at home with his mother, sets off on a mission of revenge when the old lady is murdered.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chris Baugh
- Nigel O'NeillDonal
- Susan LynchFrankie Pierce
- Józef PawłowskiBartosz
- Stuart GrahamTrevor Ballantine
- Anna PróchniakKaja
- Ian McElhinneyEamon
- David PearseGavigan
- Stella McCuskerFlorence
- Brian MilliganJerome
- Shashi RamiVivian