Shaun of the Dead

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"A romantic comedy. With zombies."
  • R
  • 2004
  • 1 hr 39 min
  • 7.9  (584,349)
  • 76

Shaun of the Dead is a British horror-comedy film that was released in 2004. The movie stars Simon Pegg as Shaun, a slacker who works as a sales assistant in an electrical goods store but has no real drive in life. Nick Frost plays Ed, Shaun's best friend who is a lazy slob and lives with him. The movie is set in London and begins with Shaun going through the motions of his daily routine, which involves going to work, going to the same pub every night, and occasionally hanging out with his girlfriend, Liz (Kate Ashfield). However, little does Shaun know that something sinister is happening in the city. A virus has broken out, causing people to turn into zombies.

At first, Shaun is completely unaware of the apocalypse happening all around him, and it's not until he and Ed wake up hungover one morning that they realize something is wrong. The pair soon discovers that the city is being overrun by zombies, and they must band together with a group of survivors in order to stay alive.

The movie follows Shaun and his friends as they navigate their way through the zombie apocalypse, trying to avoid being bitten and turned into one of the undead themselves. They encounter a number of challenges along the way, including having to fight off hordes of zombies, finding enough food and supplies, and figuring out how to reach their final destination safely.

One of the strengths of Shaun of the Dead is its ability to balance comedy and horror in a way that feels natural and seamless. The movie is filled with hilarious moments, such as Shaun trying to use his old vinyl records as weapons against the zombies, or Ed trying to impersonate a zombie in order to blend in with them. At the same time, the film never shies away from the horror elements, with plenty of tense and suspenseful scenes that keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

Another great aspect of the movie is the performances from the cast. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost have amazing chemistry as Shaun and Ed, and their banter and antics provide some of the movie's funniest moments. Kate Ashfield also does a great job as Liz, Shaun's girlfriend, and her performance adds a touch of heart to the film, helping to ground it in reality despite the fantastical elements.

Overall, Shaun of the Dead is a terrific movie that is sure to entertain fans of both horror and comedy. It's a witty, clever and hilarious send-up of the zombie genre that manages to be both a loving homage and a satire of the genre it affectionately pokes fun at. With great performances, tight pacing, and loads of humor, this movie is perfect for anyone looking for a good laugh or a good scare.

Shaun of the Dead is a 2004 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.9 and a MetaScore of 76.

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  • Release Date
    2004
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 39 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.9  (584,349)
  • Metascore
    76
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