Shudder in Association with Variance Films Proudly Presents One Cut of the Dead

Shudder in Association with Variance Films Proudly Presents One Cut of the Dead Opens NY and LA September 13, 2019 One-night screenings across the country on September 17, 2019 Coming soon to Shudder

One of the most critically-acclaimed genre films of the past decade and a record- shattering blockbuster in its native Japan, ONE CUT OF THE DEAD first appears to be a one-take indie zombie film… but something magical happens 37 minutes in: the film’s director yells cut and – throwing all cinematic conventions and viewer expectations to the wind – it transforms into a charming story about the power of family, the passion that goes into making movies, and, in its stunning final sequence, an uproarious meta re-examination of the film’s opening single take and how it came to be!

We don’t want to spoil all of that for our audience, but a theatrical release needs a trailer, so we made one. And while we hope you’ll post and share it right away, it does comes with a spoiler alert, advising the audience to stop watching, simply take our word for it, and just grab some tickets (at www.onecut-movie.com). We suspect that those of you who have seen the film will agree with our approach, and agree that, even after watching our trailer, we’ve preserved the film’s brilliant Rube Goldberg-level gags and misdirection.

Shudder, in association with theatrical partner Variance Films, is bringing festival favorite ONE CUT OF THE DEAD to the big screen, prior to its debut on Shudder – and they’re bringing it everywhere. Opening in NYC (IFC Center) and LA (Alamo Drafthouse Downtown) on 9/13, people around the country won’t have to wait – over 60 one-night screenings across the US and Canada are slated for Tuesday, 9/17, with additional screenings to follow and more being added daily.

Official synopsis:

While shooting a low-budget zombie film in an abandoned warehouse, the crew find themselves caught between actual zombies and a mad director who won’t stop rolling. If you think you know what happens next, think again. Filmmaker Shinichiro Ueda turns the film on its head more than once for one of the wildest, funniest, and most surprising zombie movies of all time.

During its lengthy festival run, ONE CUT OF THE DEAD received numerous awards and accolades, including the Audience Award and Best Director at Fantastic Fest, Best Film at Fantasia, Best Film at Bifan Fantastic Film Festival, Grand Prix at Vevey International Funny Film Festival, the Press Award at Morbido Film Festival, and Audience Awards at Imagine Film Festival, Panic Fest, Brussels International Film Festival, and Lees Film Festival. The film sits at 100% Certified Fresh at Rotten Tomatoes with 44 reviews.

ONE CUT OF THE DEAD is written, directed, and edited by Shinichiro Ueda, and stars Takayuki Hamatsu, Mao, Harumi Shuhama, Yuzuki Akiyama, Kazuaki Nagaya, and Manabu Hosoi.

Don’t miss out on one of the most unexpected surprises of 2019!

SHUDDER ACQUIRES INTERNATIONAL HIT ZOMBIE COMEDY ​ONE CUT OF THE DEA

APRIL 8, 2019 — The little, $27,000 indie zombie comedy that became a box office smash in Japan and around the world is finally coming to North America when One Cut of the Dead debuts on Shudder later this year. AMC Networks’ streaming service for horror, thrillers and the supernatural picked up all rights in the U.S. and Canada to the international hit, which currently holds a 100% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has grossed a staggering $28 million in Japan and $30 million worldwide. Shudder also acquired all rights in Australia and New Zealand, where the service is set to launch later this year.

Shinichiro Ueda’s One Cut of the Dead starts with a film crew shooting a zombie movie who stumble into an actual zombie outbreak—all shot in a single, 37-minute take. From there, the story widens its focus, transforming into a comedic love letter to the spirit of indie filmmaking that conjures up unstoppable ingenuity in the face of overwhelming odds. One Cut of the Dead’s wild, crowd-pleasing final 30 minutes reframes everything you thought you saw in an outrageous new light. The film’s cast, mostly non-professionals, is led by Harumi Shuhama, Kazuaki Nagaya, Mao and Takayuki Hamatsu.

Critics have fallen hard for One Cut of the Dead. IndieWire called it “the best zombie comedy since Shaun of the Dead.” Film School Rejects deemed it “not only the best zombie comedy in years, but it’s also the best movie about indie filmmaking in decades.” And Screen Anarchy said “I’ve never seen anything quite like One Cut of the Dead. A sublime, almost religious, experience that reminds me why I love movies.” An English language remake has already been announced.

The deal was negotiated by Shudder’s Emily Gotto and Third Window Films’ Adam Torel, on behalf of producer Koji Ichihashi of Enbu Seminar.

“One Cut of the Dead is pure joy, especially in its final act as all the pieces click into place and the film soars,” said Shudder’s Emily Gotto. “It’s exactly the kind of film Shudder members love to discover.”

With One Cut of the Dead, Shudder continues to prove itself as an essential service for both genre fans and cinephiles alike. Recent Shudder Original and Shudder Exclusive films include Mandy, Revenge, Summer of ‘84 and the documentary Horror Noire.

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ABOUT THIRD WINDOW FILMS

Third Window Films are one of the leading companies out there in the discovery, production and distribution of independent Japanese cinema worldwide. Third Window Films have been working on One Cut of the Dead since 2017 and were the ones responsible for its international success with over 100 film festivals booked and sold to dozens of territories.