One Cut of the Dead (2017)
Kernel Score: 86% · 954 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Horror, Drama
Released: 2017-11-04
Runtime: 96 minutes
Where to watch One Cut of the Dead
- Stream: Philo, Shudder, Shudder Apple TV channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
One Cut of the Dead parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that One Cut of the Dead is a zombie horror-comedy with gory attacks and jump scares, played largely for laughs.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Zombie attacks, biting, and gore played for comic effect throughout.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Shinichiro Ueda
Cast
- Takayuki Hamatsu as Director Higurashi
- Yuzuki Akiyama as Chinatsu
- Kazuaki Nagaya as Kazuaki Kamiya
- Harumi Shuhama as Nao
- Mao as Mao Higurashi
- Hiroshi Ichihara as Kasahara
- Manabu Hosoi as Manabu Hosoda
- Shuntarô Yamazaki as Toshisuke Yamago
- Shinichiro Osawa as Shinichiro Furusawa
- Donguri as Yoshiko Sasahara
One Cut of the Dead FAQ
Is One Cut of the Dead good?
One Cut of the Dead has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 954 audience ratings.
Where can I watch One Cut of the Dead?
In the US you can stream One Cut of the Dead on Philo, Shudder and Shudder Apple TV channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is One Cut of the Dead OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that One Cut of the Dead is a zombie horror-comedy with gory attacks and jump scares, played largely for laughs.
What movies are like One Cut of the Dead?
If you liked One Cut of the Dead, try What We Do in the Shadows, Day of the Dead, Shaun of the Dead and The Return of the Living Dead.