The Stylist
Claire is a lonely hairstylist who secretly murders and scalps her clients. When Olivia makes the well-intentioned mistake of asking Claire to style her hair for her wedding, she becomes dangerously obsessed, and her sanity starts to slip away with bloody consequences.
Why it matters
A chilling dive into identity and obsession wrapped in a slasher’s sharp scissors and psychological dread.
- Stefani Barker’s Claire is a haunting portrait of loneliness turned lethal, anchored by a committed, unsettling lead performance.
- Practical effects shine in the grisly scalpings—this isn’t your usual glossed-over gore.
- Blends slasher tropes with character-driven horror, perfect for fans of intimate psychological thrillers and body horror alike.
- The sterile, clinical salon setting amplifies the film’s claustrophobic atmosphere and creeping unease.
Director
4 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
71
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
71
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
83
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
85
Survival
17
