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Shaun of the Dead

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92% Tomatometer 218 Reviews 93% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
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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Critics Consensus

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 Dec 18, 2017
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. Go to Full Review Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) Oct 7, 2014
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. Go to Full Review Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald Oct 7, 2014
Some scenes are too talky, too much like a sitcom, but whenever that threatens to sink the film, the zombies appear and save the day (if you see what I mean). Go to Full Review Allison Rose FlickDirect Dec 20, 2024
4/5
Co-written by Pegg and Wright (Baby Driver), Shaun of the Dead is a cult classic hailed as one of the best movies of the decade and top horror films ever. Go to Full Review Joseph Tomastik Loud and Clear Reviews Oct 23, 2024
4.5/5
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. Go to Full Review Josh Goller Spectrum Culture Jul 25, 2024
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Josee M Oct 5, 2025 Always fun to rewatch this movie on the big screen. See more Frank V Jun 3, 2025 This is a perfect movie. That's the full review. It's a romantic comedy with zombies. Why are you reading reviews of it when you should be watching it? See more Loretta Oct 30, 2024 Classic, always a good laugh See more galling g Oct 30, 2024 at first, i lol'd. and then i serious'd... See more trevor a Sep 20, 2024 One of the What is theater experiences of my entire life. I love Edgar Wright and the new restoration is superb! See more harley Sep 13, 2024 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. See more Read all reviews
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Edgar Wright

Director

Simon Pegg

Shaun

Kate Ashfield

Liz

Lucy Davis

Dianne

Nick Frost

Ed

Dylan Moran

David

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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
Universal Pictures, WT², StudioCanal, Big Talk, Working Title Films
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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