The Last Drive-in With Joe Bob Briggs Season 7 Episode 8 One Cut of the Dead

One Cut of the Dead is the eighth episode of the seventh season of The Last Drive-in With Joe Bob Briggs. This episode features a critically acclaimed Japanese horror-comedy film directed by Shinichiro Ueda. The movie is a unique blend of slapstick comedy and zombie horror that takes the genre to new heights.

As usual, Joe Bob Briggs brings his knowledge of horror movies to the table, providing insightful commentary and trivia throughout the movie. He delves into the history of zombie movies, citing classics like Night of the Living Dead and explaining how One Cut of the Dead differs from traditional zombie movies.

The film itself has a quirky premise. The first 37 minutes are filmed in a single, unbroken shot and follows a film crew shooting a low-budget zombie movie in an abandoned water filtration plant. Chaos ensues when real zombies start attacking the crew and they have to deal with the situation while still filming the movie.

The film's humor comes from the irony of the situation and the characters' reactions to it. The director of the zombie movie is more concerned with getting the perfect shot than with the fact that his actors are being eaten alive. The actors themselves are also hilariously inept at fighting off the undead.

But as the movie progresses, it becomes clear that there is more to the story than meets the eye. The second half of the movie reveals the behind-the-scenes story of how the film was made and the difficulties the crew faced in getting it off the ground.

Joe Bob Briggs provides insight into the making of the film and the challenges faced by the director, Shinichiro Ueda. He also delves into the history of Japanese horror movies and how One Cut of the Dead fits into that tradition.

Throughout the episode, Joe Bob Briggs also takes breaks to introduce a variety of horror movie trailers and provide commentary on them. These trailers range from classic horror movies to obscure cult favorites.

One of the highlights of the episode is Joe Bob Briggs' interview with Shinichiro Ueda, the director of One Cut of the Dead. Briggs asks insightful questions about the making of the movie and Ueda's influences. Ueda provides fascinating insights into the creative process behind the film and the challenges he faced in making it.

Overall, One Cut of the Dead is a must-see episode of The Last Drive-in With Joe Bob Briggs. The combination of Briggs' insightful commentary and the unique, self-reflexive horror-comedy film makes for an unforgettable viewing experience.