# In the Cut (2003)

> A New York teacher’s dangerous affair with a homicide detective turns an erotic awakening into a feverish search for a serial killer’s identity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5983

## Facts

- Runtime: 119 min
- Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Romance
- Director: Jane Campion
- Cast: Meg Ryan, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Nick Damici, Sharrieff Pugh, Heather Litteer, Michael Nuccio, Allison Nega
- TMDB rating: 5.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0199626/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: sensual, paranoid, oppressive, late night thriller viewing, neo-noir double feature

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