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Shaun of the Dead

  • 2004
  • 12
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
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Kate Ashfield, Nick Frost, and Simon Pegg in Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Want to avoid jump scares and nightmares while still joining in on the fun of the season? We've got a list of Halloween-ready horror movies perfectly suited for "scaredy cats." For the totally fear-averse, try 'What We Do in the Shadows,' 'Coraline,' or 'Haunted Mansion.' If you don't mind the occasional zombie, ghoul, or spellcaster popping up for a surprise, check out 'Warm Bodies,' 'The Witches,' and 'Shaun of the Dead.' Or if you're feeling a bit braver this year, we've got two psychological thrillers to test your limits: '10 Cloverfield Lane' and 'Get Out.'
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The uneventful, aimless lives of a London electronics salesman and his layabout roommate are disrupted by the zombie apocalypse.The uneventful, aimless lives of a London electronics salesman and his layabout roommate are disrupted by the zombie apocalypse.The uneventful, aimless lives of a London electronics salesman and his layabout roommate are disrupted by the zombie apocalypse.

  • Director
    • Edgar Wright
  • Writers
    • Simon Pegg
    • Edgar Wright
  • Stars
    • Simon Pegg
    • Nick Frost
    • Kate Ashfield
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    588K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
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    • Director
      • Edgar Wright
    • Writers
      • Simon Pegg
      • Edgar Wright
    • Stars
      • Simon Pegg
      • Nick Frost
      • Kate Ashfield
    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 275Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 BAFTA Awards
      • 14 wins & 20 nominations total

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    Top cast

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    Simon Pegg
    Simon Pegg
    • Shaun
    Nick Frost
    Nick Frost
    • Ed
    Kate Ashfield
    Kate Ashfield
    • Liz
    Lucy Davis
    Lucy Davis
    • Dianne
    Dylan Moran
    Dylan Moran
    • David
    Nicola Cunningham
    • Mary
    Keir Mills
    Keir Mills
    • Clubber 1
    • (as Kier Mills)
    Matt Jaynes
    • Clubber 2
    Gavin Ferguson
    • Football Kid
    Peter Serafinowicz
    Peter Serafinowicz
    • Pete
    Horton Jupiter
    • Homeless Man
    Tim Baggaley
    • The Usher
    Arvind Doshi
    • Nelson
    Rafe Spall
    Rafe Spall
    • Noel
    Sonnell Dadral
    • Danny
    • (as Sonell Dadral)
    Samantha Day
    • Woman on Trisha
    Trisha Goddard
    Trisha Goddard
    • Trisha Goddard
    David Park
    • Grave Scientist
    • Director
      • Edgar Wright
    • Writers
      • Simon Pegg
      • Edgar Wright
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      George A. Romero, creator of the movies to which this movie pays homage and lampoons, was so impressed with Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright's work that he asked them to cameo in Land of the Dead - Le territoire des morts (2005) as zombies.
    • Goofs
      Simon Pegg appears to shout 'Nick look out' as the car runs over the zombie, referring to actor Nick Frost and not his character, who is called Ed.
    • Quotes

      Shaun: David, kill the Queen!

      David: What?

      Shaun: The jukebox!

    • Crazy credits
      The credits end with the incidental Mall Muzak from Zombie : Le Crépuscule des morts-vivants (1978).
    • Connections
      Edited into Funky Pete (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Ghost Town
      Written by Jerry Dammers (as Dammers)

      Performed by The Specials

      Courtesy of EMI Records Limited

    User reviews1.1K

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    8/10
    The power of the movie is in its professionalism.
    This is the best mix of beer and blood I have ever tasted. "Shaun of the Dead" has some great comical moments and yet it has been made with lots of professionalism like this was a serious gory horror movie they were making. Because of this, through its seriousness, the movie becomes perhaps even more hilarious and really delivers. Both the fans of the (British) comedy-genre and the fans of mainly 'Zombie' movies and other gory horror-movies, will be entertained by this movie.

    Visually the movie is really good looking. Its not like many other British movies and has a good looking use of cinematography and lighting. The gore, make-up and visual effects are extremely good and are even something that I haven't even seen in 'serious' Zombie/horror flicks.

    You might think that this movie is just mainly a spoof of "Dawn of the Dead" (1978) but its really more than that. The movie is good and creates a good story on its own so that it becomes more than just a simple spoof. All of the characters are well written and are funny in their own way.

    The acting is good for comedy standards and the actors perfectly know how to play in both hilarious/funny scene's as well as in serious/emotional one's. Plus of course it has the wonderful Bill Nighy playing a role in it. This guy really is a terrific actor that always is at his best in comical roles like he plays in this movie.

    Basically this is a very good looking and professionally made movie that also is funny and hilarious at moments. I can't see how anyone could not like this movie.

    8/10

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 27, 2005 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Rogue Pictures (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Giữa Bầy Xác Sống
    • Filming locations
      • The Duke of Albany - 39 Monson Road, New Cross, London, England, UK(exteriors: The Winchester)
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • StudioCanal
      • Working Title Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,542,874
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,300,000
      • Sep 26, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $38,649,825
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital EX
      • DTS-ES
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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