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Shaun of the Dead

Play trailer 2:13 Poster for Shaun of the Dead R Released Apr 9, 2004 1h 37m Comedy Horror Play Trailer Watchlist
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Shaun is a 30-something loser with a dull, easy existence. When he's not working at the electronics store, he lives with his slovenly best friend, Ed, in a small flat on the outskirts of London. The only unpredictable element in his life is his girlfriend, Liz, who wishes desperately for Shaun to grow up and be a man. When the town is inexplicably overrun with zombies, Shaun must rise to the occasion and protect both Liz and his mother.
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Shaun of the Dead cleverly balances scares and witty satire, making for a bloody good zombie movie with loads of wit.

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Antonia Quirke London Evening Standard Shaun of the Dead is a cute, successful zombie spoof built on a central joke: if the undead actually came to London, supposedly turned-on town of nattering youth, no one would really notice. Dec 18, 2017 Full Review Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) It may only be April, but what we have here is pretty likely to be the British comedy of the year, its knockout final punchline planting a silly grin on your face that takes some while to fade. Oct 7, 2014 Full Review Wendy Ide Screen International Despite the emphasis on humour, Shaun shows its zombie movie credentials with some impressively gory special effects makeup and a willingness to despatch cast members in an exceptionally gruesome fashion. Oct 7, 2014 Full Review Joseph Tomastik Loud and Clear Reviews It’s very rare that I can call satirical comedies as effective as the films they’re parodying, but Shaun of the Dead is one of the exceptions. Rated: 4.5/5 Oct 23, 2024 Full Review Josh Goller Spectrum Culture The fact that Shaun of the Dead is first and foremost a zombie film allows it to endure as one of the more memorable entries in a horror subgenre it could’ve simply parodied...but it also fully embodies all three elements of its “zom-rom-com” designation. Jul 25, 2024 Full Review Noah Berlatsky Splice Today Twenty years after its release, Shaun of the Dead remains a joyfully silly showcase for director Edgar Wright’s hyperkinetic visual style. It’s also unsettlingly prescient. Apr 4, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Loretta Classic, always a good laugh Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/30/24 Full Review galling g at first, i lol'd. and then i serious'd... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/30/24 Full Review trevor a One of the What is theater experiences of my entire life. I love Edgar Wright and the new restoration is superb! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/20/24 Full Review harley A iconic Simon Pegg and Nick Frost movie that I can rewatch a million times. No matter what moment I start this watching this movie I will always stay to the end. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/13/24 Full Review Luis A Masterpiece of cinema. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/08/24 Full Review Marissa S Amazing and fun as always! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/07/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Shaun of the Dead: Official Clip - Breaking and Eviscerating Shaun of the Dead: Official Clip - Breaking and Eviscerating 3:01 Shaun of the Dead: Official Clip - Sorry, Mom Shaun of the Dead: Official Clip - Sorry, Mom 3:00 Shaun of the Dead: Official Clip - Acting Like Zombies Shaun of the Dead: Official Clip - Acting Like Zombies 3:00 Shaun of the Dead: Official Clip - Oblivious to the Zombies Shaun of the Dead: Official Clip - Oblivious to the Zombies 2:51 Shaun of the Dead: Official Clip - Record Toss Shaun of the Dead: Official Clip - Record Toss 2:32 Shaun of the Dead: Official Clip - She's So Drunk Shaun of the Dead: Official Clip - She's So Drunk 3:00 Shaun of the Dead: Official Clip - Feel Free to Step In Shaun of the Dead: Official Clip - Feel Free to Step In 2:48 Shaun of the Dead: Official Clip - Roommate Troubles Shaun of the Dead: Official Clip - Roommate Troubles 3:00 View more videos
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Synopsis Shaun is a 30-something loser with a dull, easy existence. When he's not working at the electronics store, he lives with his slovenly best friend, Ed, in a small flat on the outskirts of London. The only unpredictable element in his life is his girlfriend, Liz, who wishes desperately for Shaun to grow up and be a man. When the town is inexplicably overrun with zombies, Shaun must rise to the occasion and protect both Liz and his mother.
Director
Edgar Wright
Producer
Nira Park
Screenwriter
Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright
Distributor
Focus Features
Production Co
Working Title Films, WT², Universal Pictures, Big Talk, StudioCanal
Rating
R (Language|Gore|Zombie Violence)
Genre
Comedy, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 9, 2004, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Aug 30, 2024
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 23, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$14.1M
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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