This 2022 French Comedy Brilliantly Delivers Zombie Chaos With a Twist

Zombies and comedy are two genres that rarely miss when done right, just take a look at everything from Zombieland to Shaun of the Dead. Then there’s Final Cut, which takes a step beyond doing it right by flipping the actual concept of zombie movies on its head. Directed by Michel Hazanavicius, the same brilliant mind that brought us The Artist, this French remake of the Japanese cult hit One Cut of the Dead is somewhat of a cheeky love letter to low-budget filmmaking. At first glance, the movie seems like a typical zombie flick, fully armed with shambling undead and B-movie chaos. Then the mask comes off and reveals a wildly unexpected story full of slapstick humor, heartfelt moments, and tons of clever nods to the hardships indie film crews face.