Nigel o'Neill is terrific as the farmer, who takes revenge against those responsible for the death of his beloved mother.

It's hugely gritty, intense and of course has moments of violence, but it is laced with several moments of humour, which help to lighten up what could have been an overly grim film.

It's a good old fashioned tale of revenge, but there's a complex backstory, and some aspects which are perhaps very realistic, such as the forced prostitution.

Susan Lynch steals the show for me, Franky is definitely the most intriguing and bold character. Lynch plays the psycho incredibly well, dwarfing those around her.

Very enjoyable. 8/10

That's not even...... Yes it is.

On the surface, "Bad Day for the Cut" might seem to be another revenge thriller, but it has some quirks that make it a touch above average for this kind of film. Certainly, the Irish backdrop gives the story a little freshness. The screenplay also throws in some details you usually don't get in movies like this, such as a few touches of (slight) dark humor, and a subtle message stating that getting involved in a quest for vengeance can come up with some unforeseen (and bad) consequences. Director and co-writer Chris Baugh also depicts the main character as someone who is not a superman, but all the same is determined enough that he might get to his goal regardless of who he may hurt along the way. Baugh also manages to engage the viewer in other ways, such as really brutal moments. The only real way the movie stumbles is with the ending, which may strike many viewers as feeling unfinished and not quite satisfying. But Baugh may be trying to show that even if one gets vengeance, there can still be an unfulfilling and regretful feeling to what you just did. I look forward to Baugh's next movie.

Minor spoilers -- Nigel O'Neill is Donel, an irish farmer, who has been looking after his mother. She's old and frail, but they take care of each other. First, they bump off Mom. Then they come back for Donel. So he goes on a roadtrip to track down who-ever is coming after him. Along the way, we get little bits and pieces of the mystery, but not much more than that. It always comes back to the ira. Lots of violence, blood and guts in this one. And the language! Co-stars Józef Pawlowski, Susan Lynch, David Pearse, Stuart Graham. Good basic story. Betrayal. Revenge, family history. I did say spoilers, so i can at least tell you the whole story comes out right at the end. So much death and destruction. Written by Chris Baugh and Brendan Mullin. Directed by Baugh.