One Cut of the Dead (2017) by Shinichirou Ueda

[cranefly]

Haven't seen this.
But I might have glimpsed a poster.

Okay, so I'm picking it up from the library today.
Hopefully.

[Drunk Monk]

tease

[cranefly]

This one was recommended by someone I have a lot of respect for.

After 20 minutes, I was wondering what's the big deal?  I mean, so a director is making a zombie movie, but he's disappointed in the performances. so to bring everyone's acting up to snuff, he introduces real zombies.  A bit scattered, with timing that's off, and unnecessary scenes.  I was ready to write it off until maybe the 30 minute mark.  Then things got a whole lot more interesting, and I withdraw all my reservations.

Very clever, and highly recommended, especially for those interested in the filmmaking process.  Best not to say any more.

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One last thing.  100% on Rotten Tomatoes.