---
title: "Cutting Class"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/cutting-class-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 21799
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Cutting Class (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/cutting-class-1989

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Cutting Class is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Horror, Comedy, Mystery.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A high‑school love triangle spirals into a murder mystery after a troubled classmate returns."

### Why Watch
- Blend of teen drama and slasher thrills
- Early appearance of future star Brad Pitt
- Mix of humor and tension

### Caveats & Content Note
- Tone shifts between horror and comedy may feel uneven
- Mixed critical reception reflected in modest audience scores
- Tone & Suitability: The film features teen characters, violent murders, and occasional dark comedy, making it suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, comedy, mystery, teen, slasher

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/cutting-class-1989#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does Cutting Class belong to?
Cutting Class is classified as a horror‑comedy‑mystery film.

### Q: Who directed Cutting Class?
The film was directed by Rospo Pallenberg.

### Q: Which actors appear in the movie?
The cast includes Donovan Leitch, Jill Schoelen, Brad Pitt, Roddy McDowall, and Martin Mull.

### Q: How long is the runtime?
The film runs approximately 91 minutes.

### Q: When was Cutting Class released?
It was released in the United States on April 24, 1989.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Cutting Class — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/21799)
- [Cutting Class (1989) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/15398-cutting-class/prehled/)
- [Cutting Class (1989)](https://www.sms.cz/film/cutting-class-1989)

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