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One Cut of the Dead

2017Movie1 h 36 min

ComedyHorror
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic867.5Rotten Tomatoes100%83%

A cathartic, hopeful comedy movie about show business and family, with standout storytelling and direction.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for romance, tears or big ideas.

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Story

Don't Stop Shooting!

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.

Feels like

  • Meta-Horror Comedy
  • Ingenious Structure
  • Filmmaking Satire
  • Absurdist Humor
  • Unexpected Twists
  • Bizarre & Amusing
  • High Rewatchability
  • DIY Aesthetic
  • Joyful Chaos

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Shinichiro Ueda
Written by
Shinichiro Ueda
Produced by
Koji Ichihashi
Music by
Nobuhiro Suzuki, Shôma Itô, Kyle Nagai

Everyone

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Facts

November 4, 2017 · 1 h 36 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
November 4, 2017
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Horror, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Budget
$52,406
Box office
$28 million
Available in
29 countries

Tropes

Fake Film Intro, Pre-Ending Credits, Closest Thing We Got +9

  • Fake Film Intro
  • Pre-Ending Credits
  • Closest Thing We Got
  • Foreshadowing
  • Stylistic Suck
  • Mean Character, Nice Actor
  • Market-Based Title
  • The Ending Changes Everything
  • Show Within a Show
  • Gratuitous English
  • Foregone Conclusion
  • Once More, with Clarity

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream One Cut of the Dead?"

Questions about One Cut of the Dead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream One Cut of the Dead?

PhiloAMC+HooplaShudder

In the United States, One Cut of the Dead streams on Philo, AMC+, and Shudder, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is One Cut of the Dead worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 86). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Will One Cut of the Dead make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and satire (9 of 10).

Will One Cut of the Dead scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 5 of 10 and tension 6.

Is One Cut of the Dead in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

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 tropes for it, including Fake Film Intro, Pre-Ending Credits, and Closest Thing We Got.