Shaun of the Dead

2004
15
1h 39m

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7.9/10

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Kate Ashfield, Nick Frost, and Simon Pegg in Shaun of the Dead (2004)

Want to avoid jump scares and nightmares while still joining in on the fun of the season? We've got a list of Halloween-ready horror movies perfectly suited for "scaredy cats." For the totally fear-averse, try 'What We Do in the Shadows,' 'Coraline,' or 'Haunted Mansion.' If you don't mind the occasional zombie, ghoul, or spellcaster popping up for a surprise, check out 'Warm Bodies,' 'The Witches,' and 'Shaun of the Dead.' Or if you're feeling a bit braver this year, we've got two psychological thrillers to test your limits: '10 Cloverfield Lane' and 'Get Out.'

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The uneventful, aimless lives of a London electronics salesman and his layabout roommate are disrupted by the zombie apocalypse.The uneventful, aimless lives of a London electronics salesman and his layabout roommate are disrupted by the zombie apocalypse.The uneventful, aimless lives of a London electronics salesman and his layabout roommate are disrupted by the zombie apocalypse.

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IMDb RATING

7.9/10

610K

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POPULARITY

1,076

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Nominated for 3 BAFTA Awards
- 14 wins & 20 nominations total

Trivia
George A. Romero, creator of the movies to which this movie pays homage and lampoons, was so impressed with Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright's work that he asked them to cameo in Land of the Dead (2005) as zombies.

Goofs
Simon Pegg appears to shout 'Nick look out' as the car runs over the zombie, referring to actor Nick Frost and not his character, who is called Ed.

Quotes
Shaun: David, kill the Queen!
David: What?
Shaun: The jukebox!

Crazy credits
The credits end with the incidental Mall Muzak from Dawn of the Dead (1978).

Connections
Edited into Funky Pete (2004)

Soundtracks
Ghost Town
Written by Jerry Dammers (as Dammers)
Performed by The Specials
Courtesy of EMI Records Limited

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8/10

Shaun Of The Dead

Shaun Of The Dead was an absolute comedic treasure. From the punny name itself (poking fun at Dawn of The Dead) to the beginning and then to the end, this movie was an absolute laugh and masterfully written. There's so many funny one liners throughout and an actual story line behind everything. Every time I watch this, I notice new Easter eggs of funny or witty things included. The whole movie is just the perfect blend of humor and an actual story line with drama and suspense. There's never been such a success movie before that's done what this movie has done. Absolutely recommend this movie to anyone.