One Cut of the Dead (2017) – Filming Locations
Comedy / Horror / Drama · Directed by Shinichiro Ueda · Starring Takayuki Hamatsu, Yuzuki Akiyama
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.
Where was One Cut of the Dead filmed?
- Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo – Opening continuous take of the zombie film production and chase sequences through urban streets. The iconic 37-minute opening shot was filmed on location in Tokyo's Ikebukuro neighborhood, showcasing the director's one-take technical mastery
- Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo – Production team and location scenes in the second act showing the making of the film. Additional Tokyo locations used for the narrative's second part, which deconstructs the opening sequence and reveals the film's production context
- Kawagoe, Japan, Kawagoe – Key scenes in the third act revealing the film's true narrative structure and character motivations. The charming Edo-era merchant street in Kawagoe serves as the setting for the emotional climax, contrasting with the urban Tokyo locations and providing thematic closure