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- Daily Mirror
'Masterpiece' zombie horror with perfect Rotten Tomatoes score now streaming
However the film comes with a warning for fans watching A 'masterpiece' zombie horror movie that earned a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes is now streaming with film fans urged to discover the little known title. Indie Japanese film One Cut of the Dead is now available on the streaming platform and is said to be quite unlike anything else viewers may have seen before. Released back in 2017, it was made for just 3 million Japanese Yen, which is approximately £15,000 yet managed to make more than £30 million at the box office worldwide. Audiences can now watch the film from the comfort of their own as it is available via Shudder. Users can subscribe to the platform directly or via an add-on subscription through Amazon Video. The film follows a film crew trying to make a zombie film for live television, that is supposed to be done in a single take. Recording in an abandoned WWII Japanese facility they are soon attacked by real zombies. However, it's release came with a warning from fans. An English subtitled cut of the trailer had a special message included at the beginning. It says: "One Cut of the Dead is being called 'the best zombie comedy since Shaun of the Dead.' It's full of hilarious surprises - some of which we are about to spoil. You should skip this trailer and go get your tickets instead." Avoiding being spoiled by anything regarding the film is a sentiment backed up by many fans and critics. While managing a perfect 100% rating on website Rotten Tomatoes, one critic claimed: "The less you know going into this masterpiece, the better. If you're going to watch a zombie movie, watch this zombie movie." Another added: "One of the smartest, funniest, and sweetest zombie movies you will ever see." While someone else penned: "One Cut of the Dead is easily an instant genre classic that renews my hope for zombie films with its triumphant story of one family united in their struggle against the undead." Viewers should be rewarded if they manage to go in with little expectations as one person said: "Just when I thought I couldn't possibly find something new in a zombie movie, One Cut of the Dead comes along and completely upends my expectations of the genre." Its a sentiment backed up by horror movie fans, as one sharing their thoughts online, posted: "You really should know very little about this movie before watching, so all I'll say is that it's joyful to watch. Also, watch it with others. Non zombie fans will love it too." Some also offer up a second warning for those looking to watch the film. That is to remain patient when watching. As one person explained: "If you haven't seen it, I refuse to tell you anything about it. This is a movie that you have to go in blind for in order to get the full effect. And whatever you do - STICK WITH IT. You will have the urge to turn it off during the first 30 minutes - but DON'T. "You will be so happy that you didn't and be greeted to one of the better movie experiences that you've had in awhile. It's unique, hilarious, extremely clever, and had me genuinely happy after it ended." One Cut of the Dead is streaming on Shudder.
Arab Times
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- Arab Times
Asian shares mixed after days of gains driven by hopes for US rate cuts
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Borneo Post
20 minutes ago
- Borneo Post
Sarawak taps Japan for aviation, aerospace investment opportunities
Awang Tengah (centre) receiving a souvenir from the Japanese hosts. KUCHING (Aug 14): Sarawak is seeking to strengthen ties with Japan through potential investments in the aviation and aerospace sector, including a collaboration to establish a world-class maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) hub in the state, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Awang Tengah, who is State Minister of International Trade, Industry and Investment, as well as Second State Minister for Natural Resource and Urban Development, revealed the plans after meeting officials from Japan's Civil Aviation Division under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) in Tokyo yesterday (Aug 13). During the visit, he also led the Sarawak delegation in discussions with senior executives from Airport Facilities Co Ltd, Airport Facilities Asia Pte Ltd, and JALUX Inc. 'During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on Sarawak's strategic advantages for aviation investment, including its growing air connectivity, central location in Southeast Asia, and strong support for high-value industries,' his office said in a statement. During the meeting, Awang Tengah emphasised that the Sarawak government is committed to providing a conducive environment for foreign investors through competitive incentives, skilled workforce development, and strategic infrastructure investments. He added that the engagement in Tokyo was part of Sarawak's broader mission in Japan to enhance trade, investment, and technology partnerships across key sectors, reinforcing the state's role as a dynamic gateway to Asean. Among the Sarawak delegate members were State Deputy Minister of International Trade, Industry and Investment Datuk Dr Malcolm Mussen Lamoh; State Financial Secretary Dato Sri Dr Wan Lizozman Wan Omar; Permanent Secretary to the State Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment Dzulkornain Masron; Deputy Permanent Secretary to the State Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication Syed Mohamad Fauzi Shahab; Land Custody and Development Authority manager Datu Zaidi Mahdi; Invest Sarawak CEO Timothy Ong; Sarawak Multimedia Authority Chief Scientist and Chief Advisor Prof Jugdutt Singh; and Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Tokyo Director Izran Abdullah. aviation Awang Tengah investment Japan
