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Directed by
Edgar Wright Written by
Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright Cast
Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield, Nick Frost, Lucy Davis, Dylan Moran [more]
Release Date
• USA: Sep 24, 2004
• UK: 9 Apr 2004
DVD Release Date
• R1: Dec 21, 2004
• R2: 6 Sep 2004
Budget USD 4,000,000
BoxOffice: $13.5M
Official Website:
Shaun of the Dead Website
MPAA Rating
Rated R for zombie violence/gore and language.
Running Time
1 hour, 39 minutes
Country UK | France
Production Companies
Studio Canal, Working Title Films, WT2 Productions, Big Talk Productions (in association with), Inside Track 2 (in association with), FilmFour (developed and produced with the assistance of)
Studio StudioCanal, Working Title Films, WT2
More info on IMDb.com
Other Titles
• Shaun of the Dead (2004)
• Tea-Time of the Dead
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Shaun of the Dead Reviews |
A side-splitting, head-smashing, gloriously gory horror comedy, Shaun Of The Dead is hilarious. From the brains behind the superb sitcom Spaced, it's a knockabout caper that will amuse casual viewers and delight genre fans, paying knowing tribute to George A Romero's zombie classic Trilogy Of The Dead. [read review] 
--Nev Pierce (BBC Films)
Compared the level of comedy genius we know Pegg can achieve, this comes as a very slight disappointment. But calling it rubbish as a result is akin to insulting Mozart for not being quite as good as Beethoven. This is comedy at a level of brilliance that most writers will only ever dream of, but it’s also a level that’s a bit below what we know Pegg is capable of. [read review] 
--Kevin Thomas (eFilmCritic.com)
Touching, heartfelt, and gory as hell, this is one of the best movies of the summer and is one that deserves to find an American audience. This has the potential to find one though because it is so very funny. This is truly one of those films that as soon as I had seen it was dying to see it again already. I can’t recommend this film enough, to fans of the genre, to newbies, and to lovers of just well made comedies, friends, let’s give some love to Shaun and Ed. [read review] 8/10
--'The Grim Ringler' (JackassCritics.com)
But it's also a technically excellent and polished film that manages to hold it's own place in the crowded 'Undead' market on the strength of it's own well crafted set-pieces, solid script, top performances and, above all, by making sure that at the heart of this very funny, exciting, gory homage, their lies a serious zombie film in it's own right. [read review]
--42nd Street Freak (HorrorExpress.com)
"Shaun of the Dead" was a very well made picture with love for the genre and talent oozing out of its every stab wound. The first hour played out like a character-driven, romantic comedy with Zombies. The “love” and “slacker” aspects were interwoven withthe undead elements so inventively! The last block played more like a straight-forward undead jamboree, but with some really comical lines/gags in tow. [read review] 
--'The Arrow' (Arrow)
Overall, Shaun of the Dead runs solid with a cast that works out well and turns out to be a fun, entertaining time. Just remember that it’s a comedy and so its depth and drama is limited. A fan of Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead series of films will definitely geta good ride at the movies. [read review] B+
--Shawn Koonin (TheCinemaSource)
Shaun of the Dead hits just the right note as it incorporates sacrifice with humor, much of it involving the media having a field day with the zombie invasion. This is a clever and entertaining movie that proves it is possible to breath fresh life into asometimes tired formula. [read review] 
--Lee Chase IV (CultureDose.net)
And so it is that SHAUN OF THE DEAD constitutes what is as close to a perfect film as it's possible to have. It's fun, it's clever, and somewhere amid all the silliness and pastiche of gore, there's an arch and salient bit of social commentary. But don'tworry, unlike a zombie's bite or a girlfriend's rejection, it's completely painless. [read review]
--Andrea Chase (Killer Movie Reviews)
Besides a disappointing climax, the film is consistently funny and quite original, especially when ones realizes that this isn't a satire on zombie films, but rather it's social satire, which should not be confused with Romero's social commentary. [read review]
--Lucas Stensland (CultureDose.net)
Look at the list Shaun poops out: Brilliant script, genuinely unique humor, colorful characters, blood, guts and a killer score- Shaun of the Dead is flawless; it's entertaining to the last drop of blood, or maybe it's the last laugh? [read review]
-- (Bloody-Disgusting.com)
The true beauty of this film and what makes it so brilliant is that it just turns the zombie film on its head by taking all the trademark ways of dealing with the walking dead and turning them into ludicrous set-pieces. [read review]
--Gho$t (Bloody-Disgusting.com)
Altogether this movie was great and always be a classic Brit movie for me, its a good time feel movie and them sort of movies work for me. If you haven't checked it out, I suggest you do. [read review] 
-- (terrorwatch.net)
The British horror comedy ''Shaun of the Dead'' skillfully plays off that ridiculousness by implying that Britain may already be populated with the living dead, metaphorically speaking. [read review]
--Stephen Holden (The New York Times)
For something as unusual as a British zombie film, Shaun of the dead is pretty good. It's just a shame that they didn't keep up the manic pace of the brilliant TV series Spaced. [read review] 
--Dr Nick (eFilmCritic.com)
Shaun of the Dead gets it right in so many ways; it's definitely the cinematic horror/comedy/zombie/love story to see this year. Highly entertaining and highly recommended. [read review]
--Lawrence P. Raffel (MonstersAtPlay.com)
It is unfailingly funny, and not stupid-funny, either, but smart-funny. It displays the imagination and wit that are lacking in most comedies, not to mention most horrors. [read review] A-
--Eric D. Snider (EricDSnider.com)
A self-styled “romzomcom”, Shaun of the Dead is a very funny, occasionally gory comedy horror that’s a treat for a) zombie movie buffs and b) fans of the TV series Spaced. [read review]
--Matthew Turner (ViewLondon)
While saluting the genre and enjoying a lot of laughs, writers Pegg and Wright don't just knock this one out of the park, they keep their eye on the ball all the way. [read review]
--Desson Thomson (Washington Post)
A tale of terror set in leafy London suburbs, 'Shaun of the Dead' is not only the funniest zombie movie for years but also, without a doubt, the best. [read review]
--Jennie Kermode (Movie-Gurus.com)
Giving new meaning to Sunday Bloody Sunday is the cross-the-pond gem, Shaun of the Dead, a comedic tale of man thrown into perilous times. [read review] 7/10
--Julian Boyance (Movie-Vault.com)
A successfully funny UK zombie comedy. Filled with good zombie action, gore, and funny scenes, this is definitely worth a watch. [read review] 7/10
-- (UHM)
Surprisingly, Shaun of the Dead is a wonderfully human comedy with an abundance in amusing moments. It worked for me. [read review] 
--Danny Baldwin (BucketReviews.com)
A viscerally funny British comedy about a relationship beset by rot. [read review] 7/10
--Anton Bitel (Movie Gazette)
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