One Cut of the Dead
8.5/10
jumps
2
gore
4
dread
2
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Where to watch: We have not been able to check the US streamers for this one — try digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
Opens with an unbroken 37-minute zombie take that seems charmingly janky — then rewinds to show you everything. A structural magic trick that becomes an outright love letter to low-budget filmmaking. The rare "horror" film that leaves audiences beaming.
One Cut of the Dead (2017) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 96 minutes |
| Jump scares | 1/5 — mild by horror standards — more unsettling than outright scary |
| Gore | 2/5 — only light gore |
| Dread | 1/5 — the mood lifts as soon as the credits roll |
| Themes | the undead; a found-footage format some viewers find motion-sickness inducing |
One Cut of the Dead carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 1/5 for jump scares, 2/5 for gore and 1/5 for lingering dread, over 96 minutes. Fine for younger teens who already like being spooked.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is One Cut of the Dead?
- On our intensity scale, One Cut of the Dead rates 2/10 for jump scares and 2/10 for dread. It is mild by horror standards — more unsettling than outright scary.
- How gory is One Cut of the Dead?
- One Cut of the Dead rates 4/10 for gore — expect only light gore.
- How long is One Cut of the Dead?
- One Cut of the Dead runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
- What is One Cut of the Dead rated?
- One Cut of the Dead has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 2/10 for jump scares, 4/10 for gore and 2/10 for dread.
- Where to watch One Cut of the Dead (2017)?
- We have not been able to confirm where One Cut of the Dead is streaming in the US. Look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
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