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Shaun of the Dead (2004) 8.0
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8.0/10 from 247,292 users
Metascore: 76/100
Reviews: 795 user | 223 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com A man decides to turn his moribund life around by winning back his ex-girlfriend, reconciling his relationship with his mother, and dealing with an entire community that has returned from the dead to eat the living. Director:Edgar Wright |
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Shaun doesn't have a very good day, so he decides to turn his life around by getting his ex to take him back, but he times it for right in the middle of what may be a zombie apocalypse... But for him, it's an opportunity to show everyone he knows how useful he is by saving them all. All he has to do is survive... And get his ex back. Written by Infest0125
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It's just one of those days when you're feeling a little...dead. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for zombie violence/gore and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
24 September 2004 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Muertos de risa See more »Box Office
Budget:
£4,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$386,708 (Australia) (8 October 2004)Gross:
$13,464,388 (USA) (26 November 2004)Company Credits
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( Tim Wheeler (as Wheeler) / Charlotte Hatherley (as Hatherley) )
Performed by Ash
Courtesy of Infectious Records and Warner Strategic Marketing UK
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Northern Irish rock band Ash donated 3 songs used in the film: "Meltdown", "Orpheus" and "Everybody's Happy Nowadays" featuring Chris Martin. These songs were donated for free as Edgar Wright's girlfriend, Charlotte Hatherley, played guitar and sang backing vocals for Ash at the time. See more »Goofs
When Shaun is climbing through Liz's window you can see the top part of a scaffolding pole from the platform he was standing on. See more »Soundtracks
"Meltdown"( Tim Wheeler (as Wheeler) / Charlotte Hatherley (as Hatherley) )
Performed by Ash
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Shaun's nearing 30, stuck in a crappy sales job, and his girlfriend Liz is unhappy with the amount of time he spends with his ultra-slacker B-class drug dealer friend, Ed, at their local pub, the Winchester. When Liz dumps him, Shaun's so glum he doesn't even realise that London's been overrun with flesh-eating zombies. But somewhere within his console-happy lazy self, a hero is born.
I can't even begin to emphasise how cool this quintessentially British film is. The amount of time it takes for Shaun (Simon Pegg) and Ed (Nick Frost) to realise anything's wrong is priceless. Director Edgar Wright, who co-wrote the film with Pegg, also demonstrates that there's little difference between glassy eyed commuters and their undead brethren.
The plot rips along beautifully and parodies both the romantic comedy and zombie genres, while at the same time remaining true to them. Hopefully a new genre, the romzom com, has been born – incidentally, that's where you can go to find out more about the movie – romzom.com. The fabulous supporting cast includes Bill Nighy (Love Actually) as Shaun's supercilious stepfather, Penelope Wilton (Calendar Girls) as Shaun's absent-minded mum, Dylan Moran (Black Books) as Liz's snooty housemate David and Lucy Davis (The Office) as wannabe actress Diane.
Shaun of the Dead was partially inspired by the classic zombie flick, Dawn of the Dead. Its creator George Romero was reportedly so impressed with Shaun of the Dead that Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright are taking on cameo roles in Romero's latest instalment, Land of the Dead.
Shaun of the Dead is one of the best comedy of 2004 and a must-see for all rom zom com (romantic comedy with zombies) afficionados. ****½/***** stars.