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Cut Off 2018

★ 6.6296 votes132 min📅 2018-10-11

When a forensic pathologist discovers a cryptic phone number and his daughter's name inside the skull of a gruesomely butchered cadaver, his investigation spirals into a harrowing race against time.

Director: Christian Alvart

Cast

Moritz Bleibtreu
Moritz Bleibtreu
Paul Herzfeld
Jasna Fritzi Bauer
Jasna Fritzi Bauer
Linda
Lars Eidinger
Lars Eidinger
Jan Erik Sadler
Fahri Yardım
Fahri Yardım
Ender Müller
Niels-Bruno Schmidt
Niels-Bruno Schmidt
Udo Bandrupp
Jana Klinge
Jana Klinge
RA Korn
John Vaughan
Zeuge
Klara Höfels
Friederike Töven
Ben Münchow
Ben Münchow
Tom
Enno Hesse
Ingolf von Appen

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cut Off (2018) about?

A coroner uncovers a horrifying secret when a capsule inside a mutilated corpse reveals a connection to his daughter. His forensic investigation transforms into a desperate personal quest, unraveling a conspiracy that blurs the boundaries between crime and family.

Who directed Cut Off?

Christian Alvart, known for his work in psychological thrillers and crime dramas, helmed *Cut Off* (2018), bringing a director's sharp eye for tension and atmosphere to the genre.

Who stars in Cut Off?

The film features a standout cast including Moritz Bleibtreu as the lead coroner, along with Jasna Fritzi Bauer, Lars Eidinger, Fahri Yardım, and Niels-Bruno Schmidt in pivotal roles.

Is Cut Off (2018) worth watching?

While unrated on IMDb, *Cut Off* delivers a gripping, atmospheric ride that blends crime, horror, and mystery with strong performances—especially from Bleibtreu. It's a tense, thought-provoking thriller for fans of slow-burn intrigue and psychological depth.

How long is Cut Off?

*Cut Off* runs for 132 minutes, offering a feature-length immersion into its unsettling narrative.

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About Cut Off (2018) — A father's dark discovery leads to a twisted crime thriller

When a forensic pathologist discovers a cryptic phone number and his daughter's name inside the skull of a gruesomely butchered cadaver, his investigation spirals into a harrowing race against time. Christian Alvart's chilling thriller *Cut Off* (2018) blends crime, horror, and mystery into a relentless cat-and-mouse game where the line between victim and perpetrator blurs dangerously. Set against a rain-slicked urban landscape, the film drips with paranoia, escalating from clinical forensic detail to a suffocating psychological descent that tests the protagonist's grip on reality. With its claustrophobic pacing and unsettling atmosphere, *Cut Off* isn't just a whodunit—it's a disturbing exploration of identity, obsession, and the fragility of sanity under pressure.

Moritz Bleibtreu anchors the descent as the disoriented coroner, while Jasna Fritzi Bauer and Lars Eidinger deliver sharply contrasting performances that heighten the tension. The story unfolds with deliberate precision, weaving together forensic procedure with raw emotional stakes, ensuring every clue feels like a ticking time bomb. Fans of cerebral thrillers like *The Silence of the Lambs* or *Se7en* will find *Cut Off* a gripping, if unsettling, addition to the genre—a film that lingers long after the credits roll.