diff --git a/preload/scripts/songs/thorns.hxc b/preload/scripts/songs/thorns.hxc
index 904f200c7..138c2b2bf 100644
--- a/preload/scripts/songs/thorns.hxc
+++ b/preload/scripts/songs/thorns.hxc
@@ -34,6 +34,8 @@ class ThornsSong extends Song {
   function startCutscene() {
     trace('Hit start of song! Starting cutscene.');
 
+    PlayState.instance.isInCutscene = true;
+
     PlayState.instance.camHUD.visible = false;
     PlayState.instance.camCutscene.visible = true;