Bad Haircut – Movie Review | Fantastic Fest (4/5)

BAD HAIRCUT is a Thriller-Comedy with characters that make it the most insane watch. I absolutely loved it. The villain is unforgettable, and I find myself wanting to keep watching him. Screening at Fantastic Fest 2025. Read our full Bad Haircut movie review here!

BAD HAIRCUT is getting its world premiere at Fantastic Fest, and it seems like a perfect fit for this crazy thriller-comedy. In fairness, one could also label it a horror-comedy, or even add “romance” to the list of genres. It’s on IMDb, too.

The vibe of this genre-hybrid is definitely weird for much of its runtime, but that is exactly what makes it work so well. Okay, and also, Frankie Ray as Mick is a stroke of pure genius. Give me more!

Continue reading our Bad Haircut movie review below.

I won’t cut my hair

Having watched Bad Haircut, I’m not sure I’d ever feel safe going to a new hairdresser. This movie certainly highlights the dangers of being trapped by someone with scissors at their disposal.

Though, to be fair, the scissors are rarely the most dangerous thing about the barber, Mick (Frankie Ray). That would be his whole essence!

When Billy (Spencer Harrison Levin) finds himself wanting a new look, his friends take him to get the best haircut he has ever had. Actually, his friends are the ones who think he should get a new look, but after the opening scene, Billy agrees.

Off they all go to see Mick.

Mick the Barber

Mick has his own salon and is famous for being a barber who only charges seven (yes, 7!) dollars for a haircut. Also, he does not gladly accept tips. Cutting hair is his calling, and he is quick and talented.

Well, usually, he works fast.

However, Billy is a new client, so he needs to take his time and wait for inspiration. What happens next is impossible to explain and should be experienced firsthand.

Let’s just say that tension runs deep and there is much more to this barbershop than meets the eye.

Frankie Ray is a Star!

Billy needs to figure out how to handle Mick, who continues to surprise. Whether with a taco run or a 1970s-style suit.

Also, Mick’s hair is almost a character in itself. I absolutely adored it.

Frankie Ray (The Ice Cream Truck) plays Mick with so much heart and intensity that you almost root for him at times. Of course, he’ll soon do or say something that changes that.

Still, the entertainment value of this character is priceless, and it is all thanks to how Frankie Ray throws himself into portraying him. This actor is perfect for genre-comedy hybrids.

Bad Haircut world premiere at Fantastic Fest

Writer and director of Bad Haircut is Kyle Misak, who delivers on every level. It’s funny, weird, scary, entertaining, and absolutely crazy in all the right ways. A true genre gem that should resonate with film festival audiences worldwide.

I can’t help but wish for more with Frankie Ray’s “Mick”. Every time I thought I knew where this was heading, some new twist came, and made it even better.

When you get the chance to watch this thriller-comedy, you’d better jump at it. This is the kind of movie that could (and should) gain a cult following and become the kind of movie that launches a much bigger career for Kyle Misak.

Bad Haircut is getting its World Premiere at Fantastic Fest 2025.

Details

Director: Kyle Misak
Writer: Kyle Misak
Stars: Spencer Harrison Levin, Frankie Ray, Jake Busey, Kevin Dunn, Larry Hankin