Final Cut
Final Cut

Final Cut

2022Movie110 minFrench

Things go badly for a small film crew shooting a low-budget zombie movie when they are attacked by real zombies.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes79%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users75%
Director: Michel HazanaviciusGenres: Comedy, Horror

Plot Summary

A low-budget zombie film shoot turns into a real-life survival mission when the crew discovers that the undead are not just actors. Director Rémi attempts to salvage his career with a quick, cheap production, but unforeseen circumstances threaten to derail everything. The film playfully deconstructs filmmaking while delivering genuine thrills.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its meta-commentary on filmmaking and its blend of humor and horror. Some critics found the concept less innovative than executed, but generally appreciated its energy and originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive meta-narrative about filmmaking.
  • Appreciated for its successful fusion of comedy and gore.
  • Some found the narrative structure less impactful than the premise.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's clever concept and its ability to blend genres effectively, finding it both humorous and surprisingly thrilling. Some viewers felt the film's twists were predictable, but the overall experience was positive.

Awards & Accolades

Premiered at the Cannes Film Festival (Out of Competition).

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of the 2017 Japanese horror-comedy "One Cut of the Dead," with director Michel Hazanavicius aiming to recreate its spirit for a French audience.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This could have been quite a funny spoof on all things zombie, if only it were just twenty minutes or so shorter! It all centres around a production team making a (very) cheap and cheerful film full of fake limbs, tomato ketchup and singula...