The Scissors Massacre (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2008, The Scissors Massacre is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Kotaro Terauchi, running about 98 minutes. “A classic horror thriller not to be missed!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three sisters grow up on a chicken farm in a small town in Gifu. The oldest sister, Yukie Sawada, is engaged to be married, the middle sister, Sachiko works at a beauty salon and the youngest, Mayu, is on the track team in high school. Their happy, carefree lives are changed forever when Yukie's ex-boyfriend Suzuki commits an atrocious crime. Half-crazed and bent on revenge against the Sawada family, Suzuki mistakes Mayu for Yukie and pours acid all over her face. Overwhelmed by physical and psychological trauma, Mayu sinks deeper into depression and isolation, unresponsive to her sisters encouragement. Meanwhile, chilling news of a serial murderer, who preys on the alumni of Mayu's high school, sends shockwaves through their small town...
Who’s in it. The Scissors Massacre stars Rin Asuka as Mayumi Sawada, Yukie Kawamura as Sachiko Sawada, Mayuko Iwasa as Yukie Sawada and Akihiro Mayama as Seiji Moriyama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Scissors Massacre has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Scissors Massacre page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scissors Massacre tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scissors Massacre (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Scissors Massacre change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Scissors Massacre worth watching?
- The Scissors Massacre holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Scissors Massacre?
- The Scissors Massacre stars Rin Asuka, Yukie Kawamura, Mayuko Iwasa, Akihiro Mayama and Yousuke Saito.
- When was The Scissors Massacre released?
- The Scissors Massacre was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.