Shaun of the Dead

Name: Shaun of the Dead
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Released: September 24, 2004
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 76
Cast: Kate Ashfield, Nick Frost, Simon Pegg

2004

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Generally favorable reviews based on 34 Critic Reviews

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Focus Features | Release Date: September 24, 2004 | R

Starring: Kate Ashfield, Nick Frost, Simon Pegg

Summary: This "rom zom com" (romantic zombie comedy) follows the bloody funny adventures of underachiever Shaun (Pegg) and his best mate Ed (Frost) as they cope with a zombie invasion of North London and attempt to rescue Shaun's girlfriend Liz (Ashfield) and his Mum (Wilton). It's going to be one hell of a weekend. (Rogue Pictures)

Director: Edgar Wright

Genre(s): Horror, Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 99 min

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Carla Meyer

Remarkably fresh and inventive. Read full review

Premiere Aaron Hillis

Whatever you want to label this quick-paced crowd-pleaser, it is definitely one of the year's must-sees. Read full review

Keith Phipps

Mixing horror and humor is no mean feat, but Shaun Of The Dead tightens throats in fear without making the laughs stick there in the process. Read full review

Jami Bernard

Its social satire is so dead-on. Read full review

V.A. Musetto

Pegg and director/co-writer Edgar Wright mix numerous references to other zombie flicks with hilarious bits of their own. The best has Ed and Shaun deciding which LPs can be used as ammo. Read full review

Derek Elley

A classic example of a clever idea that could easily have run out of steam halfway. However, co-scripters Pegg and Wright structure it as a classic three-acter (set-up, journey, finale) with enough twists, character development and small set pieces to keep the comedy boiling. Read full review

Claudia Puig

For those who like their spoofs silly and their cartoonish gore vivid, Shaun offers some amusement. Read full review

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Bullet97

Aug 15, 2010

This 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.

26 of 32 users found this helpful266

Willywonka180

Dec 23, 2020

Shaun Of The Dead is the best comedy ever made. Believe me just watch it. Simon Peck is amazing

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BradyH.

Sep 7, 2009

My favorite zombie movie of all time. Stays respectful to its inspiration through the hilarious parody.

1 of 1 users found this helpful

marcmyworks

Jan 20, 2014

It should be noted that this is the best Zombie film of the 21st century. It also should be noted that the superior quality of this film made Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg internationally noticed.

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MichaelC

Jun 27, 2009

I 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 I 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.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful

Ralfbergs

Dec 17, 2019

Great movie, cult classic. If you like comedies and especially zombie comedies then this is perfect for you.

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XandWacky

Dec 1, 2014

I really couldn't get into this movie. I know it's a comedy, but I didn't feel like laughing at any poiny in this movie. I mean, I enjoyed the movie's plot, but the genre is where this movie falls short.

1 of 8 users found this helpful17

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