Ever have a film totally surprise you, in a good way? That's exactly what happened with the little Japanese "horror" film, One Cut of the Dead.
On the surface, it might look like an uninspired zombie flick using the one-take gimmick. However, what you actually get is a fairly clever film that is a treat for both horror and film fans.
For the first 30 minutes, we watch a mock-horror film that fluctuates between parodying the genre, and kind of nailing it at points. It's about an indie film crew making a zombie movie with an insane director when some real undead turn up. As you watch things unfold, it's clear there's a third side to this story, and you're curious to find out what's really happening.
Obviously I'm not going to spoil the twist at the 30-minute mark, but I will say that it's a fun one you genuinely won't expect. It adds a lot of heart and depth to the narrative, as well as giving a lot to look for on your second watch.
This movie was a lot of fun, and it surprised me just right. This is a great movie to drink to and watch with friends... once you're out of quarantine. This one's a Good.
On the surface, it might look like an uninspired zombie flick using the one-take gimmick. However, what you actually get is a fairly clever film that is a treat for both horror and film fans.
For the first 30 minutes, we watch a mock-horror film that fluctuates between parodying the genre, and kind of nailing it at points. It's about an indie film crew making a zombie movie with an insane director when some real undead turn up. As you watch things unfold, it's clear there's a third side to this story, and you're curious to find out what's really happening.
Obviously I'm not going to spoil the twist at the 30-minute mark, but I will say that it's a fun one you genuinely won't expect. It adds a lot of heart and depth to the narrative, as well as giving a lot to look for on your second watch.
This movie was a lot of fun, and it surprised me just right. This is a great movie to drink to and watch with friends... once you're out of quarantine. This one's a Good.
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