Shaun of the Dead (2004)

Shaun of the Dead (2004) is a razor-sharp comedy-horror that follows Shaun (Simon Pegg), a directionless Londoner whose mundane life — lazy flatmates, a dead-end job, and a girlfriend on the verge of leaving — is upended when a zombie outbreak sweeps the city. With his faithful but clueless friend Ed (Nick Frost) at his side, Shaun musters the courage to rescue his ex, his mother and anyone else he cares about, arming himself with a cricket bat and a plan that’s equal parts brave and bumbling. Watching the film you’ll get quick, witty British humor and deadpan character moments, sudden bursts of physical slapstick, and surprisingly warm, human stakes beneath the laughs. At the same time the movie delivers effective practical gore, tense zombie set pieces and clever visual edits that keep the pace brisk. It’s both a loving send-up of zombie movies and a genuine, character-driven story about growing up — so expect to laugh, jump, cringe a little, and come away oddly moved.

Actors: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield

Director: Edgar Wright

Runtime: 99 min

Genres: Comedy, Horror

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