- Studio: Focus Features
- Release Date: Sep 24, 2004
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8.4
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Universal acclaim- based on 246 Ratings
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Positive: 227 out of 246
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Mixed: 11 out of 246
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Negative: 8 out of 246
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Aug 15, 201010This movie is bloody brilliant. Action-packed, hilarious and gory. The writing is funny, the acting is great, and the directing is superb. I highly recommend it.
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MichaelB.Oct 3, 200910Each time I watch this I find it funnier and funnier, and its bloody funny to begin with. Has to be in everyone's top 10 movies.
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ChimpOct 10, 200410Not only was this movie bloody hilarious (pun intended), but believe it or not, it actually was very artistic. its not just a comedy/horror movie. its very well made, even though it wont win any oscars. the second best movie ive seen this year after eternal sunshine.
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NathanG.Aug 1, 200510This is the best movie ever! Should have won every Oscar, including awards like documentary! Tons of subtle (and not so subtle) references to all kinds of things. It's a smash hit romantic comedy- with zombies.
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RobertH.Oct 4, 200410
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JamesT.Oct 6, 200410It is the best zombie movie ever! The fact it has the Romantic comedy thrown in as well only adds to the coolness.
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RossWSep 19, 200410I saw a screening of this movie the other night, and its was amazing. By far the funniest movie i have seen all year or even the best movie ive seen all year.
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JeffreyL.Sep 24, 200410
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TarvB.Sep 25, 200410I went in not expecting much. The movie made me laugh so hard I almost cried at several different times. This has to be the most original comedy I've ever seen.
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BlancoA.Sep 27, 20049A must-see for fans of Zombie flicks, Survival Horror (and FPS) games, and "Clerks"-style buddy flicks. The acting is uniformly excellent, and the social commentary is much more sly than that of "Dawn". The relationship between the lead character and his slovenly flatmate was much more touching than I thought it would be and was reminicent of the guys in Clerks. Just check it out.
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ChristinaCJan 24, 200510One of the best, funniest films I've seen in a long time!
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MattAJun 4, 200510This has to be one of my favorite movies of all time! The two things that i love most, Zombies, and comedy... and if your fans of both of those genres then you'll love this movie. The actors are all great and the comedy is above average in intellegence. One of my top 10.
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LarsJul 15, 20059One of those movies that is even better the second time you watch it, or third, fourth, and seventeenth. It is extremely funny for fans of George Romero like myself, as there are many inside jokes that appeal to fans of the Dead movies. Ed-" Were coming to get you Barbara!" Very well thought out.
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IanReyPOct 19, 20089It's a dumb comedy. And mixed with horror. Just inventive! No movie like it. I had a good laugh, and a little scare. The music was just great!
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MuttD.Feb 27, 200810Funny, touching, serious, and even at times scary. It hits all the best spots from the romantic comedy and zombie genres.
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AndrewGJun 23, 200910Will go down as the best horror comedy of all time.
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JamesD.Oct 13, 200410
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MattH.Oct 18, 20049The funniest movie for a long time. Simon Pegg is a genius.
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AlejandroL.Oct 3, 20049My friend literally dragged me to this movie b/c i thought it was going to be another Zombie sorry movie, but wow, this is a smart, intelligent, and very well made film. Already believe it to be a classic and definitive cult hit. For those who think it is something regurgetated, it is not, it is new, exciting, and definitely refreshing. check it out!
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DanP.Sep 24, 200410Very clever.
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SteveH.Sep 25, 20049Ever wondered if you could combine a horror movie, comedy, love story and buddy movie into one? Well, the makers of this movie have succeeded and you will enjoy every bit of it. I haven't laughed out loud like this for a while and then on the other hand, my wife let out the loudest shrieks I've heard in a while.
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SeanK.Sep 26, 200410It's rare that movie can make you scream with laughter and scream with horror within minutes of each other. The comic timing and physical comedy could not have been better. The emotions felt genuine. Loved the zomie lesson. It was a scream!
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ZachGSep 29, 200410A very intelligent movie -- possibly the smartest spoof out there. Character-centered and full of double-meanings, social commentary and good old wit, Shaun is a very impressive blend of the humor without demeaning the material it's satirizing.
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KariSJan 13, 20059Wildly fun and entertaining, right up the alley for someone with offbeat wit and an appreciation for a remarkable number of cameos from British tv.
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TravisR.Jan 17, 200510For lack of a better word, perfect. A cult clasic, everyone who has watched this movie with me have caught themselves saying something funny from this movie.
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MaxBJul 18, 200510Pitch perfect is right. A delightfully refreshing movie which hits all the right notes. Uproariusly funny in spots, but also contains much dry humor. Not just for Romero fans.
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RDalviOct 26, 200610Very good zombie movie. not so scary but there is enough humor and eye-candy for horror lovers too make it a memorable view.
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JayF.Feb 25, 200610This film joins the ranks of other such horror movie parodies/homages the likes of Young Frankenstein. I agree with George Romero when he said "An Absolute Blast!". This movie will forever remain a cult classic like the original Night of the Living Dead.
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RobertS.May 15, 20079This is clearly the best zombie parody I have ever seen, it beats actual zombie movies by a long shot!
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LeahTApr 13, 200810
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MichaelCJun 27, 20099I find Shaun of the Dead to be a wonderful satire of zombie movies, with witty humor and a hilarious plot line, yet it was still able to retain the traditional survivor-mentality. I think both Pegg and Frost played great idiot-saviors in the film, and Moran's role as the resistor and eventually the next meal was hilariously stunning. He had it coming.
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BradyH.Sep 7, 200910My favorite zombie movie of all time. Stays respectful to its inspiration through the hilarious parody.
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PrestonF.Nov 9, 20049Mindless dirty fun!
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RicoDec 22, 200410More fun than I expected and the best comedy of 2004.
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ChrisR.Dec 23, 20049The most fun I've had at the movies in a long time...
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VinceH.Sep 24, 20049
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AaronSSep 25, 200410This is a damn near perfect blend of comedy and horror. A pitch perfect spoof of the zombie pictures as well as a cool example of one itself. Absolutely fun. GREAT ending.
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MikeC.Sep 27, 200410I Love this movie so much! As Lenny Maltin would say, "A near brilliant mixture of humor and horror". If you don't like gore though stay away because it becomes full-on Saviniesque towards the end and the blood and body parts fly fast and furious.I really think they should call more attention to that fact just to avoid people whining about it and walking out.
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ChristopherN.Sep 28, 200410Fresh and completely fun. A good z-movie unlike the crappy Dawn of the Dead remake.
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TomekZDec 21, 200510Great humour, editing, soundtrack and all the subtilties.
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BillyFeb 27, 200510Funny and some humorous gore. buy it now! just turn on the subtitles.
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KevinE.Mar 15, 20059
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DemonicAngelApr 15, 20059
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MichaelS.Jul 25, 20059Hilarity and Zombies!!!! Loved it Thanks Simon Pegg.
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cpmanc.Oct 31, 200610One of the best zombie movies ever. The death parts were very funny!
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JaredFeb 19, 200610I'm sorry but you'd have to be retarded not in some way to like this movie. It's witty, gory, all around intelligent portrayal of zombies in a city already populated by living zombies is brilliant.
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JanApr 19, 200710This movie made me lough hard and often. Really good comedy.
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JTonApr 21, 200710Best zombie take ever. Extra points for Queen music. Just Ridiculously Funny.
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BillB.Apr 25, 200710
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AverageCriticUKApr 29, 20099
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MarkB.Nov 23, 20049
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May 21, 20119i found this film very entertaining there was lots of goo humor in it and a little drama as well and i enjoyed every minute however i am not going to say it was perfect there were flaws but i have never actually seen any movie that is perfect in every way
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Nov 5, 20109A truly amazing film by Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg. The storyline is easy to follow. The characters are very well thought up, and the acting is superb. Shaun of the Dead is both humorous and gory and the balance is well designed. The editing, especially â
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Oct 13, 201010Shaun of the Dead has to be one of the funniest movies ever made. Simon Pegg and Nick frost make for an awesome comedic duo, as also seen in Hot Fuzz.
The movie manages to give laughs, as well as being somewhat frightening and touching at points.
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Apr 12, 20119This movie is a match made in Heaven, Zombies and comedy, it will surprise you how funny, but yet just as brutal as any other Zombie movie, I have to admit some of the emotional parts feel awkward amongst the jokes, but this is still a movie I highly recommend to fans of Zombies, and comedies in general, a fantastic movie.
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Mar 11, 201110Great British zombie horror comedy that I ever seen. Everyone is hilarious and they have the funniest catchphrases.
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Mar 2, 201110Unbelievably funny. I saw this just a year ago and screamed in laughter. These actors were so funny and had great comedic timing. It is bloody even for the TV version so for R, you are probably in for some gruesome scenes. The storyline, even if it is a spoof of the classic "Dawn of the Dead" was original and brilliantly written.
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Jul 30, 20119A comedy that is best shown with a group of friends on a boring Saturday night because it will soon turn into one with great laughter. An innovative comedy that blends the horrors of a zombie apocalypse and makes it seem like in the event of breakout, life wouldn't be so bad.
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Nov 6, 201110British humour at it's best. What kind of person couldn't adore such awesome characters mixed in with the most dangerous situation known to humanity. I still can't believe that there is red on reviews. sex on a disc!
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May 1, 20129This is a great movie. The jokes are well timed and witty. The pacing is excellent and it seemed to me that the movie lasts shorter than it does. Simon Pegg is excellent and quite believable as a Shaun the hero. The movie is a real refreshment in the Zombie genre.
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ZachL.Mar 6, 20059This movie was soooooo freaking funny! If you don't think this is funny, you are just too stupid to understand the humor behind it. I wasn't very scared, but then again I laughed during texas chainsaw massacre so... well my favorite movie of 2004.
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Aug 5, 201110I Have Nothing Negative To Say About This Movie At all. It Is The Perfect Movie For Me! It Has 3 Of My 4 Favourite Genres! Action, Horror and Comedy! (Its Only Missing sci-fi, Oh Wait, No it isn't! ZOMBIES!)
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May 4, 201310Every time I see this movie, I break out into laughter. This is one of the smartest, quirkiest, funniest movies I have ever seen. This is the best british film I have ever seen, and is one of my all time favorite movies.
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Jun 18, 201310A must watch. One of my all-time favorite movies.....................................................................................................................................................................................
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88A gleefully gory, pitch-perfect parody of George Romero's zombie films. But this isn't a movie about other movies. Shaun of the Dead stands on its own.
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80Extremely funny, side splitting good time.
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It's worth sticking around for the coda too as it contains some hilarious and very politically incorrect suggestions as to how zombies might be put to work once they've been tamed.