IMDb 5.9 2021 HD

Deadly Cuts

Deadly Cuts

2021
Comedy
90 min NR Ireland
4.4 / 10
5.9 IMDB

A black comedy set in a working-class Dublin hair salon where the stylists become accidental vigilantes and community heroes as they take on the gang members and gentrifiers…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Rachel Carey
Starring
Angeline Ball / Ericka Roe / Shauna Higgins / Aidan McArdle / Victoria Smurfit / Pauline McLynn / Sorcha Fahy / Thommas Kane Byrne

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

quirky dark witty entertaining surprising character-driven energetic sharp humorous uneven charming defiant

Reviews

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Chloe Davies
Apr 1, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A delightful surprise from Ireland, 'Deadly Cuts' spins a compelling yarn about ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances. The film’s black comedy roots are evident in its sharp wit and its willingness to tackle darker themes with a…

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Liam O'Connell
Apr 1, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is precisely the kind of sharp, character-focused black comedy we need more of. 'Deadly Cuts' is a triumph, anchored by a stellar ensemble cast who imbue their roles with warmth, humour, and a surprising ferocity. The Dublin…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 1, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Deadly Cuts' offers a quirky take on the vigilante genre, transplanting it into the vibrant setting of a Dublin hair salon. The concept is undeniably charming, and the cast, particularly Angeline Ball, embraces the comedic chaos with gusto.…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 1, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

There's a bracingly fresh energy to 'Deadly Cuts,' a Dublin-set black comedy that brilliantly subverts expectations. The ensemble cast, featuring standout performances from Angeline Ball and Ericka Roe, are the undeniable soul of this film. They transform from…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 1, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Dublin’s working-class heart beats loud in 'Deadly Cuts,' a black comedy that finds its heroes wielding scissors rather than shotguns. The premise of hair salon stylists turning accidental vigilantes against local gangsters and gentrifiers is ripe for mischief,…

FAQs

Considering 'Deadly Cuts' is a black comedy involving accidental vigilantes taking on gang members, it is unlikely to be suitable for younger viewers or a general family audience. The combination of dark humour and themes of crime suggests a more mature tone and content that would appeal to adults who appreciate genre blends of comedy and thriller elements.