Shaun of the Dead (2004)

A man's uneventful life is disrupted by the zombie apocalypse.

Director:

Edgar Wright

Writers:

Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright

Stars:

Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield

13 wins & 20 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Simon Pegg	...	Shaun
Kate Ashfield	...	Liz
Nick Frost	...	Ed
Lucy Davis	...	Dianne
Dylan Moran	...	David
Nicola Cunningham	...	Mary
Keir Mills	...	Clubber 1 (as Kier Mills)
Matt Jaynes	...	Clubber 2
Gavin Ferguson	...	Football Kid
Peter Serafinowicz	...	Pete
Horton Jupiter	...	Homeless Man
Tim Baggaley	...	The Usher
Arvind Doshi	...	Nelson
Rafe Spall	...	Noel
Sonnell Dadral	...	Danny (as Sonell Dadral)

Storyline

Shaun (Simon Pegg) 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.

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Plot Keywords:

zombie apocalypse | pub | british horror | zombie | flesh eating zombies | 

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Taglines:

It's just one of those days when you're feeling a little...dead.

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Genres:

Comedy | Horror

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Certificate:

18A

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the beginning, when Shaun is riding the bus, the young man in front of him is listening to music. The song that can be heard is the dance club classic "Kernkraft 400" by Zombie Nation, whose melody is borrowed from the song "It Happened Then/Babylon Run" (by Dave Eager and Pete Baker), which is the theme for the "Star Dust" sub-game of the C64 game, Lazy Jones.

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Goofs

When Shaun visits the local shop for a second time, he slips on what is assumed to be blood on the way to the fridge. However, when he walks away he doesn't slip again and as the camera moves backwards you catch a glimpse of the floor and there is no sign of the blood. The clean floor is also visible for a split second as he enters the shop.

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Quotes

[first lines]
John: Last orders, please!

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Crazy Credits

The credits end with the incidental Mall Muzak from Dawn of the Dead (1978).

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Connections

Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Comedy Movie Franchises (2018)

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Soundtracks

Fizzy Legs
(uncredited)
Performed by Daniel Mudford & Pete Woodhead

User Reviews

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

Official Sites:

Rogue Pictures [United States]

Country:

UK France USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 April 2004 (UK)

Also Known As:

Shaun et les zombies

Filming Locations:

37 Abbots Gardens, East Finchley, London, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

GBP4,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,300,000, 26 September 2004

Gross USA:

$13,542,874

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$30,097,092

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, Working Title Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital EX DTS-ES DTS (DTS: X)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1