Comedy,Drama,Horror
Japan
One Cut of the Dead is a Japanese comedy-horror film directed by Shinichiro Ueda. The film follows a hack director, Higurashi, and his small film crew as they shoot a low-budget zombie movie at an abandoned World War II Japanese facility. Things take a catastrophic turn when they are suddenly attacked by real zombies.
The movie is presented in three parts. The first section is a seamless 37-minute single take of Higurashi directing his cast and crew, which includes his wife, Nao, an aspiring actress. As they film their zombie movie, a real zombie outbreak occurs, and chaos ensues. The second part rewinds and tells the backstory of the facility and its connection to the zombie outbreak. The final part returns to the present day and shows the film crew fighting for survival as they try to finish their movie amidst the zombie apocalypse.
One Cut of the Dead is known for its inventive and hilarious take on the zombie genre, as well as its clever meta storytelling. The movie's low-budget aesthetics and attention to detail make it a standout in the genre and a must-see for horror fans looking for a fresh take on traditional zombie films. Despite its low budget and initial limited release, the film has garnered widespread critical acclaim and has become a cult favorite.
