The film is structured into three parts: the first depicts the making of the zombie film within the film, the second reveals the chaotic behind-the-scenes of this shoot, and the third introduces a real zombie apocalypse that interrupts the set. It blends ridiculousness with graphic violence, creating a hilarious and unexpected narrative.
One Cut of the Dead is an ultra low budget success story. It was made with a tiny budget of ¥3 million ($25,000) with a cast of unknown actors, and opened in Japan at a single small theatre for a six-day run. International film festival success gave the film wider exposure, and it received a wider re-release in Japan. The film made box office history by earning over a thousand times its budget.
In a genre often criticized for being stale, One Cut of the Dead injects new life with its innovative approach to storytelling and zombie tropes. It delivers wild humor, insane twists, and deserves its place among zombie film classics. This is a film that deserves every bit of hype and has earned it’s place in my personal zombie hall of fame.
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