By George & Josh Bate
Bad Haircut does for haircuts what Jaws did for swimming in the ocean. The new horror comedy premiering at this year’s Fantastic Fest gives Sweeney Todd a run for his money in transforming haircuts from a routine activity to something far more insidious.
The HoloFiles recently had the opportunity to speak with writer/director Kyle Misak and producer Jon Petro about their new horror comedy, the film’s development process, how they crafted a truly unique antagonist, what makes a perfect needle drop, and more.
Check out the interview below….
Check out our review of Bad Haircut here. Below is a glimpse of what we thought of the movie….
Bad Haircut does for haircuts what Jaws did for swimming in the ocean. Largely due to a stunning, unsettling, and career-defining performance from Frankie Ray as the bizarre and eccentric barber Mick, filmmaker Kyle Misak’s debut feature deftly tows a tonal balance for a movie that elicits terror, laughs, and empathy in equal measure. Due to the strength of Ray’s performance, Mick, who quickly has risen to be among the apex of our favorite horror movie antagonists in recent years, makes Bad Haircut the kind of movie you can’t take your eyes away from, even when the plot becomes a bit predictable and characters make frustratingly baffling decisions. Spencer Harrison Levin, meanwhile, plays opposite Mick with a performance that becomes more compelling throughout the film, correlating with his character Kyle’s progression in confidence. Closing out on a charming and even endearing note, Bad Haircut finishes strong and exhibits a masterful use of licensed music that rivals that of James Gunn’s work on the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. If you thought haircuts were frightening before this movie, think again. Sweeney Todd, eat your heart out.