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One Cut of the Dead

2017·Movie
1h 36min
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic867.5Rotten Tomatoes100%83%
IMDb7.6Metacritic867.5Rotten Tomatoes100%83%

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Very funny, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and satire

  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Satire & Parody9
  • Situational Comedy8

World

Show business and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability10
  • Novelty10
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout storytelling, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Narrative Structure10
  • Meta Narrative10
  • Direction9

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing9
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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Real zombies arrive and terrorize the crew of a zombie film being shot in an abandoned warehouse, said to be the site of military experiments on humans.
Meta-Horror ComedyIngenious StructureFilmmaking SatireAbsurdist HumorUnexpected TwistsBizarre & AmusingHigh RewatchabilityDIY AestheticJoyful Chaos

Crew

Directed by:
Shinichiro Ueda, Yûya Nakaizumi
Written by:
Shinichiro Ueda, Ryoichi Wada
Produced by:
Kôji Muta, Kônosuke Yoshida, Koji Ichihashi
Composed by:
Nobuhiro Suzuki, Lambert Windges, Shôma Itô

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Where can I stream One Cut of the Dead legally?

PhiloAMC+HooplaShudder

One Cut of the Dead is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is One Cut of the Dead worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 86). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is One Cut of the Dead rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is One Cut of the Dead?

1 h 36 min

One Cut of the Dead runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on One Cut of the Dead?

Critics93
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate One Cut of the Dead higher (93) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was One Cut of the Dead a box office hit?

Budget$52,406
Box office$28 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $52,406 to make and earned $28 million worldwide, 526.5 times its budget.

What language is One Cut of the Dead in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch One Cut of the Dead?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for One Cut of the Dead in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does One Cut of the Dead use?

Fake Film IntroPre-Ending CreditsClosest Thing We GotForeshadowingStylistic SuckMean Character, Nice ActorMarket-Based TitleThe Ending Changes EverythingShow Within a ShowGratuitous EnglishForegone ConclusionOnce More, with Clarityand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for One Cut of the Dead, including Fake Film Intro, Pre-Ending Credits, Closest Thing We Got.